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Adventist Retirement Garners National Praise with Creative, Christ-Centered Vision
Tucked away in a secure area of the North American Division headquarters, the Adventist Retirement team is hard at work. More than crunching numbers, they are constantly looking for innovative ways to help 74,000 participants — current and former employees of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America — retire with confidence and peace of mind. In recent years, their efforts have made waves on the world stage. In 2024, Adventist Retirement earned four internationally recognized honors, including a Viddy Award, an Eddy Award, and two Gold MarCom Awards, recognizing excellence in retirement planning and financial wellness communication.
Together in Mission: North American Division Ministries a Unified Presence at 2025 GC Session
In 2020, the North American Division voted “Together in Mission” as its strategic focus for the next five years: a call for every entity, ministry, and department to work together to share the gospel. Five years later, at the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis, Mo., visitors to the NAD’s exhibit space were met with a striking visual representation of this theme. The first stop, and perhaps clearest showcase of this unity, in the NAD’s GC Session home was a first-ever combined ministries booth.
Adventist Health Global Mission Supports Relief Efforts after Rowena Wildfire
In the wake of the June 11 wildfire that swept through Rowena, Oregon, Adventist Health Global Mission partnered with the Adventist Health Columbia Gorge team, organizing relief efforts to support affected community members and Adventist Health employees.
People Are the Priority
In July, just a short time ago, the Seventh-day Adventist Church held its sixty-second General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, Missouri. Top leaders for the worldwide church were selected; church policy was updated; guests enjoyed the ministry exhibits, the pageantry, music, and worship gatherings — and the “family reunion” element of it all. And, hopefully, the visiting Adventists left a positive impression on the city.
Adventist Connect Dedicates Walla Walla University Office Space in College Place
North American Division church leaders, Adventist Connect staff, and Walla Walla University administrators and students gathered on April 16, 2025, on the campus of the university to dedicate a new office space for the West Coast hub of the NAD’s ministry-driven contact center. The event, preceded by Adventist Connect’s board meeting, was marked by words of gratitude, prayer, and spiritual reflection, celebrating both the physical space and the people who serve within it.
Washington Adventist University Experiences Miracles at Pentecost 2025 Tent Meeting
Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently witnessed a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit during its inaugural Pentecost 2025 Tent Meeting, held on campus in mid-April 2025. Despite adverse weather conditions, the multi-day spiritual revival demonstrated the triumph of faith over fear and the reality of God’s miraculous intervention.
Adventist Community Services Prepares to Help After Tornadoes Strike Missouri, Kentucky, and Wisconsin
Yesterday afternoon, a devastating tornado struck Kentucky and St. Louis, Missouri. In Kentucky, 14 are reported dead. In St. Louis, five deaths have been reported, along with widespread damage. At least 20 blocks of the city sustained damage. More than 5,000 properties are without power, and local emergency services are actively responding. As ACS begins to respond, they urge members to pray for those impacted and those providing assistance.
Serving with Heart: Southwestern Adventist University Students Bring Light and Love to Navajo Nation
During Southwestern Adventist University’s spring break 2025, a group of 42 volunteers—including college and high school students, alumni, staff, and community members—left the routine of their daily lives behind and set out for the Navajo Nation.Each day, volunteers launched from the Gallup Seventh-day Adventist Church to nearby project sites, adjusting to evolving schedules and unpredictable weather. The challenges were real, but so was the purpose — and the students quickly embraced both.