President's Perspective
Columnist: Erton C. Köhler
Erton C. Köhler is the president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
How, When, and Who?
The mission defines the moment. The message defines the movement. And the church defines the witness.
Erton C. Köhler
October 18, 2026
One Voice for This Time
A movement for every member
Erton C. Köhler
September 5, 2026
The Lamb Defines the Outcome
Prophecy was given to sharpen our focus, not fuel our fears.
Erton C. Köhler
August 17, 2026
A Loud Voice, One Voice
OneVoice27 marks 2,000 years since the baptism of Jesus and the beginning of His ministry.
Erton C. Köhler
July 15, 2026
When the Books Open
For Seventh-day Adventists, prophetic Scripture is not a ladder of timelines but a revelation of divine purpose.
Erton C. Köhler
June 17, 2026
The Reverse Path of Hope
The world does not need a church impressed with itself; it needs a people filled with Christ.
Erton C. Köhler
May 31, 2026
Right Motives, Wrong Methods
Speak to people, not about people. If action is required, let it reflect the Spirit of Christ, not the energy of the moment.
Erton C. Köhler
April 3, 2026
How Small We Are—How Great the Work Before Us
Every life is priceless. A movement that believes this becomes a source of healing in a broken world.
Erton C. Köhler
March 9, 2026
The Time Is Now
Never forget that the final message is a revelation of God’s heart.
Erton C. Köhler
February 3, 2026
New Year, New Heaven
As we enter 2026, our feet stand in reality, and our eyes fix on eternity.
Erton C. Köhler
January 1, 2026
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