The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a special mission to preach the good news of salvation to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people (Revelation 14:6). In reaching people from various backgrounds, we are reminded that “lessons must be given in the language of humanity” (The Desire of Ages, p.... [Show more]
“The church exists by mission just as fire exists by burning,” wrote Emil Brunner. “Where there is no mission, there is no church.” The problem is, some churches have become mere Sabbath-morning gatherings of religious people. They’ve lost their fire and fail to actively love and serve their... [Show more]
Welcome to the exciting world of Investiture Achievement! This Director's Guide will give you a complete overview of what is required for the completion of each level and some basic teaching tips you or the Instructors in your club can use to help Pathfinders complete the requirements. Investiture... [Show more]
Some people seem more gifted than the rest of us at being present—they just faithfully show up. When they leave, it’s not because they’ve got a task to run to but because we’re done venting, crying, or whatever the reason for their presence. We look at them with defeat in our eyes. “They’re... [Show more]
We’re committed. The Seventh-day Adventist Church is committed to preaching the gospel throughout the world, but we’re also committed to something a little closer to home: raising godly children in an ungodly world. This is our most precious and important job. If we send the Good News throughout the... [Show more]
A Deeper Look at Your Church is a book every new Adventist should read (along with those who are not so new, but could use a refresher). It is really “the rest of the story” from what you heard during evangelism—stated in terms of discipleship. A Deeper Look at Your Church doesn’t revisit... [Show more]
The Apostle Paul wrote, “Thus it is not the gardeners with their planting and watering who count, but God who makes it grow. Whether they plant or water, they work as a team, though each will get his own pay for this own labor. We are God’s fellow workers, and you are God’s garden” (1 Corinthians... [Show more]
The Apostle Paul wrote, “Thus it is not the gardeners with their planting and watering who count, but God who makes it grow. Whether they plant or water, they work as a team, though each will get his own pay for this own labor. We are God’s fellow workers, and you are God’s garden” (1 Corinthians... [Show more]
From Genesis to Revelation, Elizabeth Talbot beautifully unfolds the plan of redemption. Each lesson digs deep into the Word of God and teaches not only about God’s surprising love, but about His surprising plan for your life, about His surprising faithfulness, and His surprising grace, and much,... [Show more]