1 in 3 members lost over past 50 years; personal support is key way to help members

Adventist Researcher Monte Sahlin speaks at the Summit on Nurture and Retention, Monday, November 18 at the Adventist Church's world headquarters. More than 100 attendees examined data on why members leave the church, as well as how a focus on discipleship is key to keep members from slipping out the back door. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

At first retention summit, leaders look at reality of church exodus

Worst natural disaster in country’s history displaces 11 million people

Top officials of the Seventh-day Adventist world church will contribute $250,000 to relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Here, ADRA volunteer distribute food packs in Bitoon in Iloilo City. [photo: ADRA International] 

Adventist Church HQ to give 250K for Philippines relief efforts

‘The Creation: Earth is a Witness’ movie accompanied by live orchestra; Chaplain Black: ‘God is still creating’

Every transformed life is evidence of God’s creative power, U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black said during his keynote at “Creation: The Earth is a Witness,” the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s annual community outreach event. The November 14 to 17 event promoted a biblical understanding of origins. [photo: Mylon Medley]    

At Adventist Church HQ outreach event, evidence points to creator God

In State of the Church address, Wilson takes message to viewers

Adventist Church President Ted N. C. Wilson delivers a State of the Church address to viewers in a video released today.

Adventist President urges greater involvement, reveals four concerns

ADRA preparing for initial response; Adventist president calls for united prayer

Thousands of families are reeling in the wake of what may be the Philippines’ worst natural disaster in history. [photo courtesy ADRA Philippines] 

In the Philippines, an outpouring of prayer and support in wake of devastating typhoon

‘Holy Spirit moves much wider than the Christian community,’ theologian says

Korean and overseas Assembly delegates and participants mingle onstage at the end of Korean presentation at the Opening Plenary of the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, October 30, 2013. [photo: Peter Williams/WCC] 

World Council of Churches releases first statement on evangelism in decades

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Adventist President urges greater involvement, reveals four concerns

In the Philippines, an outpouring of prayer and support in wake of devastating typhoon

World Council of Churches releases first statement on evangelism in decades

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At first retention summit, leaders look at reality of church exodus

Adventist Church HQ to give 250K for Philippines relief efforts

At Adventist Church HQ outreach event, evidence points to creator God

Adventist President urges greater involvement, reveals four concerns

In the Philippines, an outpouring of prayer and support in wake of devastating typhoon

World Council of Churches releases first statement on evangelism in decades