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Taking the Pulse: North American Division Secretary’s Report Examines Church Health and Mission

On November 1, day four of the North American Division’s 2026 NAD Annual Council, Kyoshin Ahn, executive secretary since 2020, presented his secretary’s report. His presentation examined the current state of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America; analyzed vital signs of church health, including baptism, attendance, and pastoral staffing; and shared how God is […]

November 4, 2026

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North American Division Annual Council Examines Urban Mission, Lay Pastor Training and New Outreach Initiatives

How can the Seventh-day Adventist Church expand its reach in North America’s growing cities while continuing to serve rural and underserved communities? This question emerged during the North American Division’s (NAD) Annual Council on Nov. 2, 2026, as Adventist church leaders examined evangelism strategies, pastoral shortages, and new resources for local congregations. David Trim, director […]

November 3, 2026

Being a Church Worthy of Trust: Join the NAD Annual Council offering to support mission work in the Canadian Arctic.

An offering appeal that began during the Sabbath morning worship service of the 2026 North American Division Annual Council has raised more than $12,000 to date to support mission and ministry efforts among the Indigenous peoples of northern Canada. Delegates and visitors from across the division joined together to make personal donations of thousands of […]

November 2, 2026

North American Division Unveils Jesus Makes All Things New Book and Outlines 2027 Evangelism Plans

The North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church announced plans to distribute five million copies of Jesus Makes All Things New in 2027 during its fourth day of annual council on November 1, 2026. Produced by Pacific Press Publishing Association, Jesus Makes All Things New features nine chapters adapted from Ellen G. White’s The Desire of Ages, a book […]

November 2, 2026

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Rick Remmers, North American Division Assistant to the President, Elected General Conference Vice President

Rick Remmers was elected a general vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on Sunday, October 11, during the 2026 Annual Council. General vice president Thomas Lemon will retire in 2027. The General Conference (GC) Executive Committee voted to elect Remmers, and he will take on his new responsibilities immediately. Remmers brings more than […]

October 11, 2026

Armando Miranda Jr. and other leaders give Pathfinders their certificates at the end of PBE.

Pathfinder Bible Experience 2027 Division Finals Set for Huntsville, Alabama

The North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists is pleased to announce that next year’s Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) division-level finals event will take place April 23-24, 2027, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

October 1, 2026

Location Chosen for the 2029 Stand Strong North American Division International Pathfinder Camporee

For months the North American Division International Camporee office staff and executive committee have been praying, meeting, and exploring options for the NAD International Pathfinder Camporee in 2029. After much consideration, the 2029 Stand Strong North American Division International Pathfinder Camporee is going back home to Oshkosh, Wisconsin! “While the 2024 Believe the Promise Camporee […]

September 10, 2026

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