Church Life
Growing together

He Lost His Brother to Violence. Now He Preaches Forgiveness.
A Seventh-day Adventist in the Philippines shares how a tragedy of violence triggered a lifelong commitment to preaching forgiveness and serving in prison ministries.
November 2, 2026
Drawing All to Christ
Maybe their rejection is not an indication of some hardened stance they have toward the gospel; perhaps it’s because we’ve given them something—anything and everything—other than Jesus.
November 2, 2026

The Play and Interplay of Angelic Powers and Prayer
Why does the fairy godmother’s magic run out at midnight; why does everything revert except the glass slipper; and who is this fairy godmother?
November 1, 2026


How Well Do You Know Your Church?
How many Adventists are there worldwide? Where is the church growing? Test your knowledge and discover what a new interactive atlas reveals about the global church.
October 31, 2026

Prayer Focus—Iraq
From one young believer in Mosul to a small congregation today, Adventists in Iraq have continued sharing their faith through more than a century of war, displacement, and uncertainty.
Adventist Review and the Office of Adventist Mission staff
October 30, 2026

Adventist Advocate Urges Focus on Religious Discrimination’s Human Cost
Religious discrimination can cost individuals their livelihoods, threaten family stability, and take a toll on mental health, Adventist advocate Nigel Coke recently said.
October 30, 2026

Battle Creek Tabernacle Celebrates 100th Birthday
One hundred years after rising from the ashes, the Battle Creek Tabernacle welcomed church leaders, former pastors, and members to celebrate its birthday.
October 29, 2026

When Good Intentions Still Hurt
Why did God require sacrifices for accidental sins? The answer could transform your relationships.
October 31, 2026

Perilously Faithful
After 9/11 I found a garbled voicemail: “Shawn, it’s Zahra. I’m in ——, and I . . .” And then it cut out.
October 25, 2026

How, When, and Who?
The mission defines the moment. The message defines the movement. And the church defines the witness.
October 18, 2026

Words Really Do Matter
This proposed constitutional change could pave the way not only for doctrinal deviation but for congregationalism, a form of governance every bit as harmful to global unity as papalism.
October 16, 2026

The Rescue Boat Miracle
When two $100,000 needs seemed impossible, God provided in ways no one expected.
October 28, 2026

Strengthening the Church From Within
Through war, political upheaval, and decades of change, missionary Abbie Dunn remained committed to one enduring mission: equipping local believers to carry the gospel forward.
October 27, 2026

Former North American Division Vice President Passes to His Rest
Gordon Pifher led media ministries after decades as a pastor and administrator.
October 20, 2026

Amish Young Adventists Keep an Ancient Singing Tradition Alive
Why they are meeting on Saturday evenings to sing hymns of praise and worship.
October 14, 2026
