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NewsPoints July 15, 2020

July 15, 2020 | Columbia, Md. | North American Division Office of Communication

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.

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.

On the Brink of Quitting, Pathfinder Leader Finds Renewed Calling After GC Session

Henry Lowery was on a Detroit basketball court in May when he got a call from the Lake Region Conference Pathfinder Coordinator, asking if his Pathfinder drum corps could perform during the General Conference Session in St. Louis on Saturday, July 12.

La Sierra University Charts Financial Pathway, Grows Enrollment, Sets Strategy

La Sierra University’s newly-approved multi-year budget calls for annual increases in academic years 2026 through 2028; goals which leaders expect to exceed, as the university targets ‘long-game’ objectives and renews its institutional strategy. The La Sierra University Board of Trustees approved a four-year university budget through the 2028-2029 school year based on aggressive growth in freshman enrollment in years two and three