Stories & Commentaries
La Sierra Archaeology Center Director to Lead Jordan Museum Development
On Jan. 10, 2017, in the offices of an international archaeology organization in Jordan, La Sierra University’s Center for Near Eastern Archaeology Director Doug Clark penned his signature on a grant that will launch development of a long-planned, state-of-the-art museum in the ancient Jordanian town of Madaba.
Public Campus Ministry Reaches Youth (Tenn.)
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, had its biannual student organizations fair on Jan. 24, 2017.
Christian Record Services, Inc. Relocates to New Lincoln Location
The Christian Record Services, Inc. Board of Directors announced plans in early 2016 to restructure the organization and relocate to new headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Adventist Researchers Report LGBT+ Young Adult Survey Findings
In a recent article published in the Journal of Social Work and Christianity,* Adventist researchers shared their conclusions after conducting a special study: “Coming to terms with one’s sexual identity is a particularly complex process for Christian LGBT+ youth, many of whom are at high risk for negative outcomes such as depression, substance abuse and suicide.”
Bikers in Florida Accept Evangelism Challenge
On a crisp, clear Sabbath morning just a couple months ago, bikers roared into the parking lot of Inverness, Florida, church to participate in a much-anticipated motorcycle outreach in the retirement community of Eden Gardens.
Biblical Creation Film Tops U.S. Box Office, Prompts Additional Showings
"Is Genesis History?" opened in 700 theaters in the United States on Thursday, Feb. 23.* More than 143,000 people attended showings of this documentary, which features Adventist scientist Arthur V. Chadwick, Ph.D. Pleased with this U.S. box office leading attendance, organizers scheduled encore showings for Thursday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 7.
Meyerson Symphony Center Concert Highlights World Premiere of "I Believe"
Southwestern Adventist University, located in Keene, Texas, broke a fundraising record as it celebrated the 24th annual tradition of "A Night at the Meyerson" with the world premiere of I Believe, the newest composition by renowned Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds.
At The eHuddle, Attendees Engage in Evangelistic Leadership Visioning
The eHuddle, a gathering for evangelistic leadership visioning for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, kicked off its second year on February 27, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.
Washington Adventist University's WGTS 91.9 Teams Up with Compassion International
Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 FM radio station recently teamed up with Compassion International to host a Day of Compassion event.
Michigan Conference ACS and Christian Record Services, Inc. Partner for Winter Blind Camp
Nineteen blind camp participants from locations across the United States arrived at winter blind camp at Camp Au Sable on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.