When people think of the Seventh-day Adventist Church they often think of its explosive growth rate.

Adventist Church: Growing Fast, But Not Everywhere

What does a church leader do when he faces a secular and disinterested population, discouraged and disillusioned members, and depressed ministers? What if this church is part of the Seventh-day Adventist world church where growth, optimism and enthusiasm

Atte Helminen, president of the Adventist Church in Finland. [Photo: John Surridge]

World Church: Reversing Decline in Finland

"Pray that I will always hear God's voice and no others," Dr. Ella Simmons, the first woman vice president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church, asked church members at a press conference today. "Pray that I will always reflect and do the will of God

Dr. Ella Simmons, is the first woman vice president elected to the Adventist world chruch. [Photo: Gerry Chudleigh]

Step in the Right Direction, Simmons Tells Church Press

An organization the size of the Seventh-day Adventist Church needs a vast infrastructure to keep the wheels turning smoothly.

World Church: Diversity Increasing as New Leaders Elected

For a movement that is drawing new members from societies where beliefs in "evil spirits" continue to play a part, the Seventh-day Adventist Church's 58th General Conference Session adopted, on July 4, a new fundamental belief statement declaring God's po

From left: Angel Rodriquez, director of the Biblical Research Institute; William Johnsson, editor of the Adventist Review; and Mike Ryan, director of Global Mission check the exact wording of the proposed protocols for revising the Adventist statements of fundamental beliefs, before answering a question from a delegate.[photo by Gerry Chudleigh]

World Church: Growing in Christ, New Belief Statement, Voted

The global Seventh-day Adventist Church cannot fulfill its mission without interacting with society, a leader says.

Ricardo Graham, president of the Adventist churches in Northern California, responds to the challenge to make the gospel relevant to local needs. [Photo: Gerry Chudleigh]

Church's Mission is to Reach Out to the Community

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