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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.
Like a Well-Oiled Machine: Media Ministries in Motion for Christ
The North American Division’s five media ministries exhibit a striking paradox: unity built through personal vision, and spiritual impact through tangible, earthly tools. The ministries have carved out their own legacy, occasionally joining forces. Each has embraced the use of modern technology to augment its mission. Individually and collectively, they have accomplished impressive feats extending Christ’s invitation to life eternal across the globe.
From Newborn to Delegate: A Family Legacy at GC Session
Three generations of the Fogelquist family caravanned to St. Louis to attend the 62nd General Conference Session. Gary and Debbie Fogelquist (left) began the tradition 40 years ago, bringing their newborn son to the 1985 session in New Orleans. That newborn, Jeff Fogelquist (center), now serves as the North Pacific Union’s chief financial officer and a first-time GC session delegate, continuing the family legacy.
Southern Adventist University Students Provide Disaster Relief in Kentucky
“When people are hurting, God calls us to be His hands and feet in showing others His love and care in tangible ways,” says Laura Racovita, dean of Southern Adventist University’s School of Social Work, who coordinates disaster relief efforts for the university.
At the 2025 General Conference Session, NAD Secretary and Treasurer Elected to Serve New Term
During the morning business meeting on July 8, at the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri, North American Division (NAD) executive secretary Kyoshin Ahn and treasurer Judy R. Glass were elected to serve another term when session delegates voted to approve the nominating committee recommendations for all 13 division secretaries and treasurers. Ahn and Glass are set to serve the 2025-2030 term.