More than 175 years ago, Ellen White received a vision to launch a global publication. With neither experience nor resources, she and her husband, James, started a faith venture called The Present Truth. The project was renamed several times throughout its history and eventually came to be known as the Adventist Review. Today it is the official journal of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and one of the oldest periodicals in North America. Its 72 pages have often been referenced as the official publication of the church; its flagship journal; its prophetic conscience; the written pastor; the paper of record; a Friday night reader; and an authorized source of Adventist news and information. Along with its monthly magazine, Adventist Review as a ministry has since branched out, reaching those online, reaching children, and, through audio and video resources, featuring all things Adventist.
In one word, Adventist Review seeks to convey depth. Whether in denominational commentary, theological discourse, Bible study, pastoral columns, or testimonies of mission, experience, and ministry, the Review reflects upon the Advent experience, energizes the Advent movement, and points to the Advent hope.
At this year’s General Conference Session, the two publications that have brought believers together will themselves come together to become one.
About 20 years ago General Conference leadership and the Adventist Review editors began another faith venture called Adventist World. Translated into more than 20 languages, this publication has traversed all over the world, reflecting the “streams of light” that Ellen White originally saw in her 1848 vision. Available in digital format but also with millions of copies printed each month, this magazine provides the church with news, doctrinal instruction, and spiritual inspiration relevant to those brothers and sisters waiting for Jesus to come again. It instructs on health, family life, theology, and generally all things Adventist.
In one word, it seeks to convey breadth. Not only does it showcase the latest in church developments, but it is one of the great tools to unite God’s remnant from every nation, tribe, tongue, and people. In an age when disinformation, heresy, factions, and propaganda threaten the unity and effectiveness of the Lord’s gospel engine, the church has been blessed by this humble paper that has brought Adventists together.
At this year’s General Conference Session, the two publications that have brought believers together will themselves come together to become one. Using the legacy name of Adventist Review, with a new logo that points to its history, the editors hope the reimagined magazine will be as deep and wide as its predecessors were. Keep your eyes peeled for it in the summer of this year!