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resources that teach the why, what and how to serve others as Christians
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A Brief Reflection on Adventism and Social Causes Tertiary-LifelongAdventist education historian Greenleaf explores social reform movements in the 19th century and how these stimulated Adventist engagement in reform, the development of development and relief services through ADRA, and involvement in gender equality and politics. -
A Contemporary Role for the Campus Art Gallery TertiaryThe campus art gallery has two main functions: to increase visual literacy by promoting the visual arts and to establish a relationship with the community. The primary audiences are the student body and the surrounding neighborhoods. The college gallery has... -
A Journey of Cultural Change Preschool-Grade 12“This article describes collaborative autoethnographic reflections on the meaning of our decade-long journey as a school community towards reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This has resulted in a heartening cultural change... -
A Rationale and Model of a Work Experience Program for College Students in the Philippines Tertiary-LifelongWith the idea of work study as a thing of the past, Catolico attempts "to provide a rationale for the need of maintaining a program of work and a model for college students in the Philippines and a conceptual framework to determine the factors correlated... -
A Song From Poland Tertiary-Lifelong"We student missionaries came to the conclusion that our role as witnesses and missionaries is to be like the sower in the parable (see Matthew 13:3-8). We are simply witnesses--people who tell what they have heard and seen and give their personal testimony.... -
A Unique Chaplaincy Ministry Tertiary-LifelongHow does a chaplain on an Adventist campus meet the needs of a religiously diverse student body? This article shares how one campus chaplain used a variety of methods to reach a community of predominantly adult, commuter students enrolled in focused programs.... -
Action and Reflection in Service-Learning and the Formation of Favorable Attitudes to Community Service Tertiary-LifelongThis review is concerned with analyzing the contributions of studies on the effects of reflection in service-learning on students' attitudes towards community service. -
Action in Higher Education - A Case Study From the Gospels Tertiary-LifelongService and outreach projects must be integrated into the curriculum and grow out of the contents of the course so that students experience the practical power of the partnership between spirituality and academics. This article provides examples from each... -
ADRA International Grade 2-LifelongADRA's webpage lists ongoing projects, children's involvement, ADRA's Really Useful Gift Catalog (with such things as rehydration salts to prevent diarrhea, school kits, etc), volunteer information and more. -
Adventist Business Curricula - Connecting Cows and Currency Tertiary-LifelongRead how La Sierra University students make a practical commitment to community. The Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team developed a project in which they applied the free enterprise model to a social need. -
Adventist Business Curricula - Taking Mission to Market Tertiary-LifelongHow can Adventist colleges and universities revise their business curricula in the New Millennium? Adventist business programs should identify core values, enrich the curriculum, and meet market needs. -
An Outreach Program That Works Grade 9-Grade 12This article from the JAE special child evangelism issue highlights the Georgia-Cumberland Academy's community involvement. It states the philosophy of the academy administration toward outreach. The individual, administrative and faculty support, and a well-organized... -
Art and Service Learning Go Hand in Hand Tertiary-LifelongDiscover how La Sierra art students gained valuable experience through diverse community service engagements. Tips and ideas valuable to all levels of Adventist art education. -
Asian Aid Grade 1-LifelongThis is a way for your students to be involved in the mission field, sharing Jesus and helping those in need. For over 50 years, Asian Aid has aimed "to strengthen the capacity of families and communities to protect, nurture and support their children... -
Axtell Expressions Preschool-Grade 12Puppets and props for Christian educators. Steve Axtell has created puppets for Big Idea's VeggieTales, as well as many video productions including the Donut Man, and Prayer Bear with Steve Green. Visit this site to find unforgettable, top-quality puppets,... -
Best Practice in International Service Learning ISL - Aspects of Risk and Impact Grade 9-Grade 12Currently 95% of Adventist senior secondary high schools in Australia offer international service opportunities! Read about the benefits and challenges such trips bring. -
Bible Labs - More Than a Witnessing Opportunity Grade 4-Grade 12Bible Labs allow students to practice, participate, and find joy in service. In this article, Judy Schull shares her experiences with three Bible Lab projects: volunteering at a hospital; creating a nature trail for a community; and producing 'Out of the Classroom",... -
Bible Labs Manual Kindergarten-Grade 12Download this manual for ideas on how to engage your students in service learning, applying the biblical principles learned in class in outreach and service within the home, church, and wider community. While the manual is now 25+ years old, much of the 'how... -
Bible Learning Through Bible Teaching - Multimedia as a Tool for Witnessing Grade 9-Grade 12This article from the technology issue of JAE explains how a pastor's Bible students presented a Revelation Seminar by creating their own programs using Power Point. The students created then presented the studies to others. -
Bibles for Russia - A Canadian School Celebrates 10 Years of Outreach Kindergarten-Grade 12Once mission projects get started, they seem to take on a life of their own. A Canadian school raised money to send more than 900 Bibles to Russia. The author offers practical suggestions on how to decide on a project, present it to the children, organize... -
Business Students Practice a New Bottom Line - SIFE Group Reaches out to the Community Tertiary-LifelongThis article describes how the La Sierra University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) group reached out to the community through 122 business projects. -
Campus Churches - Optional Extra or Imperative Inclusion in Our Next Gen Schools Grade 9-TertiarySchools are the growing mission front of the Adventist church. They are our means of reaching unchurched families and attracting the attention of the community. This article explores the importance of linking the school with a campus church, working side-by-side... -
Cast Thy Bread Grade 10-LifelongThe author shares the controversial reactions to a bread delivery outreach project conducted by 39 eager first-graders and their teachers at Portland Adventist Elementary School in Gresham, Oregon that resulted in success. She explains the process and provides... -
Center for Adventist Ministry to Public University Students Tertiary-LifelongCAMPUS is an initiative of the Michigan Conference Public Campus Ministries Department. Among its many objectives, CAMPUS seeks to provide training in the establishment of Adventist fellowships and congregations on major secular campuses, and to instill in... -
Center for Youth Evangelism Grade 9-TertiaryThe Center for Youth Evangelism serves as a testing ground for the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and a resource for youth leaders around the world. Creative youth ministry ideas include the Giraffe News (sticking our necks out for youth), Giraffe... -
Changing the Campus Colloquy Paradigm TertiaryPacific Union College shares how their campus-wide program incorporates service learning. Six points are shared for campuses establishing a culture of service in and out of the classroom: 1. Have a precise vision of the meaning of service. 2. Develop... -
Children of the Nations Kindergarten-LifelongChildren of the Nations (COTNI) provides assistance for orphans and refugee children in dire need of around the world. Currently, COTNI helps children in the USA, Dominican Republic, Sierra Leone, and Malawi. -
Church Schools as Centers of Influence in the Community - K-12 Education as Evangelism Kindergarten-Grade 12 New!!“Our schools must be campuses that provide a loving gospel subculture for our children and can be centers of gospel evangelism for our communities, as well. Where we once tried to reach our communities directly from our churches, now our churches can... -
Cindy's Lunch Takes Wing Kindergarten-Grade 6Based on a real experience, Marjorie Chandler shares how students became engaged in looking for ways to help their peers in Nicaragua who suffered in the Mangua earthquake. From collecting cans to writing letters of encouragement, this class was able to demonstrate... -
Community Kids Connection Grade 9-LifelongCommunity Kids Connection offers a Christ-centered perspective to community service for Loma Linda University (LLU) students. Every week children between the ages of 3-12 visit the Social Action Community Health Systems-Norton (SAC-Norton) to sing songs, listen... -
Connecting the Dots Kindergarten-Grade 12An ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) worker writes of the growing disconnect between the worlds of the privileged and the poor, and how the organization partners with schools to "bring poverty closer to home, to make development and aid... -
Creating a Servant Kindergarten-Grade 12This article shares ways to daily and intentionally infuse service activities in the curriculum beginning with the primary grades in Adventist schools. Practical tips and lots of ideas make this an excellent starting point in planning service education, community... -
Creating a Service-Oriented Campus Grade 11-TertiaryUnion College President Smith shares five essential steps to creating a culture of service, with examples from Union College’s program. These steps are: 1. Model a life of service. 2. Give leadership responsibility to students. 3. Mix... -
Creative Service-Learning Projects Kindergarten-LifelongIf you're having a hard time coming up with service projects for your school, this article gives examples of activities for elementary and high school students. Examples include working with low income housing, creating a community mural, and providing the... -
Creative Teaching Through Community Involvement Kindergarten-Grade 8Frieda Mattson shares how community involvement can become an essential part of the school curriculum. Shares are steps toward greater community involvement and media exposure for Adventist schools. -
Crucial Curriculum: The Teaching of Compassion Kindergarten-Grade 12This article presents suggestions for teaching compassion through involving young people in the plight of their peers. Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) provides many kits such as the Kick the Cycle, the Do Something Kit, Currency Collector, and... -
Dialogue Editorial: Who Is My Neighbor in a Time of Social Distancing? Tertiary-Lifelong"The answer to the question ‘who is my neighbor?’ will be found in a myriad of ways. Every problem and challenge is a call to creative ministry. Every need is an opportunity to respond." -
Ellen White as a Prophetic Voice for the Poor and the Oppressed Grade 9-LifelongThis article reviews the influence of Ellen White's vision and voice regarding community service, providing the rationale for the Adventist perspective on social justice. -
End It Now Grade 9-Lifelongenditnow is a global campaign to raise awareness and advocate for the end of violence against women and girls around the world. It aims to mobilize Adventists around the world and invites other community groups to join in to resolve this worldwide issue. -
Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students, Families, and Communities Preschool-Grade 12“The following guidelines are based on experience when working closely with and assisting staff at Carlisle Adventist Christian College Early Learning Centre who were exploring ways to connect with Traditional Owners and the broader Aboriginal and Torres... -
Engaging with Community - How Schools Are Helping Their Students Become Informed, Responsible and Compassionate Citizens Kindergarten-Grade 12"As the 21st Century continues to bring changes to the structure of society, educators are continually challenged in their role of preparing students to take their place in society. In order to achieve this, some schools are exploring the possibilities and... -
Enoch Kanagaraj - Dialogue with an Indo-U.K. Adventist Grade 11-LifelongMr. Kanagaraj spearheads “One Vision,” a youth organization working for community cohesion and service in Hertfordshire County, United Kingdom. -
Experiences with Service-Learning as Perceived by Students, Faculty, and Community Partners Involved with the Master of Public Health Program at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Tertiary"Service-learning on a voluntary basis as well as being a requirement for a degree has a positive impact on learning. The AIIAS Department of Public Health (DPH) in the Philippines has conducted various community service activities in the communities... -
Field Experience: A Hands-on Approach to Multicultural Education Grade 9-TertiaryField experience is part of building Christ-centered multicultural awareness. A program should fulfil the objectives of the mission of a school. Study and experience should be integrated. Attitude is the core of the 'hidden curriculum'. Opportunities for learning... -
Finding Service In Education Kindergarten-LifelongHelping students find joy in service is a challenge all educators must address. Integrating service opportunities into the classroom helps students make the connection between their knowledge and their personal, moral responsibility to others. Topics include:... -
Follow the Vision, Fulfill the Mission Grade 11-Lifelong"Frontiers of mission are no longer across the seas, mountains, and deserts: they are just around the corner, across from the church where you worship, and outside your grocery store." -
Friendship Ministries Grade 9-LifelongFriendship Ministries assists churches and organizations in ministering with, not to, people who have mental impairments. A series of Bible Study and Life Study lessons that help participants in learning to serve each other and develop lasting friendships... -
Frog Ponds and Baby Beanies - How One School Fosters Student and Teacher Wellbeing Through Connecting with their Community Grade 7-Grade 12This Adventist high school in Australia fosters wellbeing through its service learning program. -
Global Mission Grade 5-LifelongGlobal Mission supports local initiatives for frontline ministry in unentered areas, and and helps involve all church departments in this task. -
Global Village Kindergarten-LifelongAn overview of the construction process and perspective behind Global Village '92. The Global Village, sponsored by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was built on La Sierra -
He had compassion on them - Christ's attitude toward the poor Tertiary-Lifelong"The church and the Christ-follower must answer the question “Am I my brother’s/sister’s keeper?” The suffering of our fellow human beings causes us pain. We may try to hide it, deny it, cover it up, or reason it away, but still... -
Healthy Kids Expo Unit Plan Grade 1-Grade 8This "service-learning unit includes resources that will teach your students about their own health and then use their knowledge to bless others. Students first complete a webquest on childhood obesity, and then go on to learn more about the importance... -
His Kids in Action Grade 5-Grade 12Watch a series of video clips to learn how one Walla Walla youth program is serving their community. -
How To Make People Feel Good About Your School Kindergarten-Grade 12This article raises questions about how a school should interact with the community, students, employees, parents, school district, and the media. It is a reprint of the National School Public Relations Association's article, It Starts in the Classroom -
How to Witness Grade 7-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center sells books on how to witness including the following titles: Bible Handbook; Bridges 101; Building Strong Congregations; Christ's Way of Making Disciples; Christ's Way of Reaching People; Evangelism; Gaining Decisions for Christ;... -
I Will Go Tertiary-Lifelong“At a conference on missions, I was immersing myself in story after story of God’s miraculous interventions in distant lands. Even as I listened, I wondered: Could it be that God had a place for me in Global Mission? He did.” -
I Will Go - God’s Dream for University Students TertiaryOriginally a regional slogan standing witness to the willingness of Adventist university students in Argentina and the South American Division to train and serve, “I will go” has now “become a global watchword, challenging every Adventist... -
I'm in the Lord's Army Grade 4-Grade 8Judy Shull shares her experience of taking her 7th grade students on a mission trip. She discusses practical issues such as fund raising, integrating trip planning into the curriculum, and organizing the chores at the worksite. Also included is a list of what... -
Ikke like, men likevel Kindergarten-Grade 8ADRA-musikalen Ikke like, Men likevel består av følgende: 1. CD med syv sanger, sunget av en barnegruppe, inkludert singback til alle sangene. CD-coveret er en liten bok som inneholder en fortelling til hver av sangene, sangtekster... -
Integrating Service into the Life of a University Tertiary-LifelongThis article explains the steps that Andrews University is taking to integrate service into its curriculum and what world service means in different contexts on its campus. It details the process of developing community service learning and provides some resources... -
Integrating Teen Witnessing into the Curriculum Tertiary-LifelongThe article shows how Great Lakes Academy integrates witnessing options into the curriculum by offering classes for credit. It provides examples of how they have done this as well as the success that has resulted. -
Interaction, Service, and Outreach Grade 9-Grade 12A unique curriculum proposal for an interaction, service, and outreach program for Adventist secondary schools. Guidelines for implementation and samples of projects and scheduling for physical education, math, geography, Bible classes and all-school projects... -
JAE Editorial: Margaret and the Graduate--Story of an Encounter Grade 9-LifelongThis editorial shares a story about the importance of individual Christian influence in the lives of students in Adventist schools. Dedicated to Higher Education, this special issue of JAE contains the following articles: Encouraging... -
JAE Editorial: Reach Out and Touch Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial contemplates the impact of two women, Mother Theresa and Princess Dianna, whose lives have set a precedent for service. The editorial notes that just as Jesus lived a life that demonstrated kindness, forgiveness, acceptance, service, and love,... -
JAE Editorial: What Have They Seen in Your Classroom? Kindergarten-Grade 12Beverly Rumble shares her view that Adventist teachers should teach and model the behavior they want our students to exhibit. For example, praising students for good work (rather than only criticizing the bad); encouraging them to praise each other (rather... -
JAE Editorial: A Revolution of Service Learning Kindergarten-LifelongCiting evidence of the impact of service learning through La Sierra University courses, the guest editor encourages educators to develop service-learning programs through which students can experience the joy of serving through applied learning. Articles... -
JAE Editorial: Educating for Prophetic Social Activism 0-2 years-LifelongThe guest editor introduces the topic of social justice and the focus of each article in this issue. Articles in this issue include: A Brief Reflection on Adventism and Social Causes -
JAE Editorial: Narcissus and Christ in Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryIs the approach in Adventist education to apocalypse, discipline, recreation, and church life, causing the youth to be apathetic? Motivating the youth to find meaning requires being intentionally Christian rather than narcissistic or self-serving. Articles... -
JAE Editorial: Service Learning Makes a Difference Kindergarten-Grade 12Reaching the goal of service-oriented schools will require changes in our schools. These changes include a model which is Christ-centered rather than liberal-arts based, administrators involved in more than plant and personnel management, teachers who are... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: U.S. Graduation Rates; Service Projects for Young People; Helping New Students Prepare for School; Firearm Deaths Escalating... -
Just Do It Tertiary-LifelongA great challenge for most teachers is finding the time and adult assistance to make outreach activities a regular part of the curriculum. This article provides examples of successful approaches that are helpful in giving teachers direction. -
Just Do It: Christian Outreach - How to Get Started Kindergarten-Grade 12The most daunting part of a service program is getting it started. Beverly Mac Laughlin presents several scenarios showing how to start and run a successful outreach program. Explained are circumstances that make it difficult for schools to implement certain... -
Kampala Public Campus Ministry - A Reach-out opportunity Tertiary-LifelongRead how Adventist students participating in Uganda Public Campus Ministry activities ministered both physically and spiritually to a badly burned man. -
Keeping Girls Safe - Educating for Peace Through Social Justice Kindergarten-LifelongLearn about ADRA Thailand's Keep Girls Safe Project from founder Joy Butler, and discover what you can do to act on God's call to treat every human being with dignity and respect, and thus to 'Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights... -
Kids Praying For Kids - A 12 Month Prayer Journal Grade 3-Grade 4An outreach of Franklin Graham's ministry, Samaritan's Purse, this spiral bound book for young children provides a foundation for daily prayer and a guide to reaching out and praying for other children around the globe. -
Learning Faith Through Experience Kindergarten-LifelongIncreased student motivation, better practical skills, and fewer discipline problems are the results of a well developed service learning program. Steve Daily examines the conflict between theory and practice in the area of service, noting that Adventist academy... -
Lighting Lives, Blessing Nations (LLBN) Kindergarten-LifelongPreviously named Loma Linda Broadcasting Network, Lighting Lives, Blessing Nations (LLBN) "is a non-profit, Christian broadcasting network that has been dedicated to sharing Christ and changing lives since 1996. Run predominantly by volunteers and 100%... -
Little Eyes are Watching - Getting Our Priorities Straight Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the outreach experiences and activities of Southwestern Adventist College. It also shows the effects of making Christian service a priority in Adventist schools on the church in general, and on the youth in particular. -
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Mission Environment: Using the World As A Lesson Book Kindergarten-Grade 12Direct experience equals authentic learning when teachers risk taking learning activities beyond the classroom walls. In support of outdoor education, Jean Lomino presents personal experiences with project based learning and outdoor education and shows how... -
Missionaries in Their Own Backyard Grade 5-LifelongA group of Adventist students in Rosario, Argentina, supported the social and spiritual development of children through a soccer club. -
Missionary Moppets Lesson Plan Grade 1-Grade 4Activities designed to foster the missionary spirit in each student, as well as to provide opportunities for students to engage in missionary activities (service). -
Moody Press Online Catalogue Kindergarten-TertiaryFull online catalogue of Christian books for all ages from Moody Bible Institutes Press. -
Motivating Teens for Global Mission Grade 7-Grade 12"You Can Make a Difference" is a curricular unit on Adventist Global Mission for grades 7-12. The unit shares five ways of motivating youth to become interested and involved in missions: provide an example; use positive peer pressure; provide exposure;... -
My Little Buddy - A Mentoring Program Kindergarten-Grade 8As described at this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, a buddy program "empowers middle schoolers to look beyond themselves and to develop a sense of responsibility for a younger student. Learn how to set up a program that prepares students 'for the... -
NAD Community Services Grade 5-LifelongConsider service learning options available for students through Adventist Community Services by visiting their website, or contacting regional leaders. The YES! (Youth & Young Adults Empowered to Serve!) network "consists of affiliations with various... -
Norma Nashed - Dialogue with the President and Founder of Restore a Child Grade 11-Lifelong"Based in Maryland, U.S.A., Restore a Child’s mission is to provide basic care to children: food, water, medical care, education, and in some cases shelter. It began informally with educational support for students in Jordan and now serves... -
Northview Bible Lab Report 2001 Kindergarten-Grade 12Looking for practical ideas on how to make community outreach and service opportunities a vibrant part of your school's curriculum? Read this report from Northview Adventist Academy for great ideas on what worked for them this year. -
One Humanity - The Biblical Mandate to Reach Everyone with the Gospel Tertiary-Lifelong"Affirmation of one humanity embracing every ethnicity, race, caste, color and tribe is a work in progress at the individual and corporate level. In that process a two-fold call is made on every believer: to relate to others according to the dignity of... -
Operation Christmas Child Kindergarten-LifelongSponsored by Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child is a service project that provides millions of shoe box gifts to millions of children around the world. Children also receive gospel booklets in their own language. This can be a great school... -
Outreach Programs for Small Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12How can a multigrade school with few children, limited personnel, and restricted resources carry out a viable outreach program? Advantages to scheduling an outreach program in a small school setting are size, orientation, flexibility, transportation and supervision,... -
Pastor and Teacher - Cooperating for Success Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the JAE special child evangelism issue focuses on the collaboration and cooperation of pastors and teachers. It suggests collaboration strategies, proposes some plans, and shares a vision of what can result from effective collaborative outreach... -
Pedagogical Models For Christian Social Engagement TertiaryThis article considers the roots of Christian social engagement, various pedagogical models used, and what Seventh-day Adventist models of social engagement look like. -
PET 08 Special School Service Issue Kindergarten-Grade 12Download a special issue of Jennings Panorama of Education Thoughts (PET) newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition features 235 links to service projects teachers and students could do. -
PET 09-10: Panorama of Educational Thoughts Kindergarten-Grade 12Download Vaughn Jennings' October 2009 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition features over 20 links to service project ideas. -
PET 09-10: Panorama of Educational Thoughts Preschool-Grade 12Download Vaughn Jennings' October 2009 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition features 40 links to service activity ideas. -
Physical Education, Sports and Christian Outreach Kindergarten-Grade 12Is there a place for fitness and sports in the Adventist concept of balanced education? Physical development should form one side of the equilateral triangle of true education. A person's play life is as important as any other part of his or her life. Five... -
Potential Plus - Why Orphans Matter to Teachers and Their Students Grade 1-LifelongThis TEACH Journal article looks at how "linking a school to an orphanage in a developing country is one way of linking students, unselfishly, to the needs of humanity." This is a valuable lesson worth teaching our students and could be part... -
Potentials Kindergarten-Grade 12Faith development resources to help administrators and teachers assess their endeavors to nurture the faith of their students. These concise documents provide practical, step by step methods to establish, support and deepen specific areas of faith maturity.... -
Prison Ministries: Setting Captives Free Tertiary-LifelongThe goal of Pacific Union College's Prison Ministries Program is to share the love of God and to bring prisoners into a closer walk with Jesus. This articles shares the students' enthusiasm in planning weekly visits and preparing bilingual chapel services... -
Professionals - Any Room in God’s Ministry? Tertiary-Lifelong"As Christian professionals, the activity of architects is steeped in technicalities. They are expected to work a lot of hours; leaving them no extra time for actual 'ministry.' In such an environment, with hardly enough time for family or personal Bible... -
Profile 2: Outreach Program Grade 8-Grade 12Upper Columbia Academy's decision to make community service and witnessing opportunities integral parts of their curriculum brought numerous positive results such as improved morale, increased enrollment, and a positive financial outlook. The H.O.P.E. Taskforce... -
Profile 4: Student Missionary Program Kindergarten-LifelongSALUDS is a student missionary program with a unique mission: literacy. Based at Mountain View College in the Philippines, this program sends student missionaries to reach indigenous tribes, such as the Manobo. Entire villages have learned to read and write... -
Public Campus Ministries in Concepción Mission During Pandemic Time in Chile Tertiary"The University of Concepcion (UdeC) is one of the renowned centers of higher education in Chile, where hundreds of Adventists study to complete their professional training. Some of those students face challenges while living their faith in accordance... -
Re-Visioning General Education - The La Sierra Experience Tertiary-LifelongThe authors share the process and product of La Sierra's revised general education curriculum. They also outline the background, time-line for this university curriculum implementation, the community service component, and some observations made along the... -
REACH International Grade 1-LifelongREACH International, Inc. is dedicated to feeding and housing hungry and homeless children in developing countries of the world, and to teaching them about God's love. Volunteer opportunities are available at the various world branches: Austria, Belgium, Canada,... -
Reaching Out to University Students in Mongolia Tertiary"Mongolia is exceptionally rich with resources of young people, especially college and university students. Adventists do not have their own university in the country, but PCM is active and fully devoted to ministering to the spiritual needs of the country’s... -
Reflection - The Value-adding Component of Service Learning Preschool-Tertiary"The current pervasiveness of service learning (SL) in school communities is reinforced by an increasing recognition of SL’s wideranging benefits. To maximise these, however, necessitates an effective process of reflection— the processing... -
Reflection - The Value-adding Component of Service Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12Service learning is an important part of Christian education. George Knight says, “A crucial function of Christian teaching is to help students not only to internalize God’s love but also to externalize it.” The author states... -
Reflective Stages in Service Learning and Attitude Formation Towards Community Service - A Quantitative and Qualitative Study in a Group of Students at Montemorelos University TertiaryGiven the needs experienced by society in general and communities in particular, for humanitarian professionals predisposed to work for the common good, the author of this paper posed the following generic problem: What is the role of a reflective service-learning... -
Restore a Child Grade 1-LifelongHere is an opportunity for your students to learn generosity and help others who are in need as they raise money for this organization. "Restore a Child is a Christian organization that provides the basic needs for protection, nutrition, education and... -
Safe TV Kindergarten-LifelongKSBN Safe Television offers programming without violence, immorality, or profanity for all ages. Started by Carlos Pardeiro, this station has grown into a satellite network on SkyAngel as well as on AMC 4. One small 20-inch satellite dish delivers 36 Christ-centered... -
Service - The Fourth Dimension in Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryThis article highlights the fact that while Adventist education philosophy centers on the development of mind, body, and spirit, there is a fourth element to true education - service. Serving others is our ultimate calling, the final goal of education. Service... -
Service and Growth for Teenagers and Grown-ups! Grade 9-LifelongThis successful, school-based community service program began when academy teachers and board members realized they needed to make sure students were learning spiritually and academically. The school and community work together to provide opportunities for... -
Service Learning - An Honor(s)able Endeavor Tertiary-Lifelong"How successfully have Honors programs at North American Adventist higher education institutions incorporated service learning into their curricula? Some programs require community service, while others have created specific service-learning components.... -
Service Learning - Connecting Classrooms with Communities Preschool-Grade 12With the handout and presentation from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "learn key components for implementing service learning in your classroom, engage student learners, promote mission-mindedness, and address the NAD standards all while building... -
Service Learning and Community Service - An Essential Part of True Education Kindergarten-Grade 12The authors remind readers of the Adventist philosophy of service education with examples from Andrews University, K-12 schools, and research findings on the value of intentionally building service learning and community outreach or service into the curriculum. -
Service Learning in Adventist Colleges Tertiary-LifelongThis article suggests the importance of making service learning an integral part of Adventist higher education academic programs. It also addresses the issues of overcoming resistance from faculty and getting colleges to narrow the gap between mission statements... -
Service Learning in India Grade 1-LifelongThis TEACH journal article discusses the important pairing of service learning and learning to teach through their India mission trips. -
Service Learning in Thailand Grade 5-Grade 8Patricia Foster and Wilfred Rieger describe a successful service-learning project in Thailand. Students of the Adventist International Mission School partnered with the Rangist Babies' Home, a government institution in Thailand. This article shares the rationale,... -
Service Learning Moves Nursing to the Frontiers of Community Tertiary-LifelongThe Union College Nursing Program instructors believe that service learning will: (1) enrich students’ learning experience at college while motivating them to better appreciate their civic responsibilities and Christian discipleship experience;... -
Service Learning Resource List Kindergarten-Grade 12This list links to resources designed to help your students learn about service and get involved in the community. -
Service Project Ideas Grade 1-TertiaryStart your service project brainstorming off with these forty ideas, shared by the Journey to Excellence content developers. -
Service, More Than Just a Symbol at Union College TertiaryA report on Union College's commitment to service on its campus and various community programs. Beautifying Residences Using Student Help (BRUSH), Special People Are Reaching Kids (SPARK), Union For Kids, the Great UC Giveaway, the Community Health Nursing... -
Service, Not Fame - Reaching Out Through Community Service Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the Community Service experiences, activities and the effects on the staff and students at Kingsway College in Ontario, Canada. It also shows how the staff works together with the students to translate book learning into faith action. -
Serving While We Can, Where We Are Tertiary"I am thankful I had the opportunity to go to Africa as a student missionary. However, to be a missionary for Christ, one does not need to go very far." -
Share the Mission Kindergarten-Grade 12Download a colorful catalog designed for scholars to 1) learn about NAD Mission projects, and 2) respond by raising funds individually or by class/school to help one or more of five projects listed. Adventist World Radio shares the need for God pods; Hope... -
Sharing Books Grade 1-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center has books on Adventist Beliefs, for Children/Teens, on Christian Living/Spiritual Growth, Healthful Living, Marriage/Family, and other topics that can be used as gifts for students, teachers, and volunteers. They can also be used... -
Sharing Pictures of Jesus Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the Bible Labs program at Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist school in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. It includes reactions from students and the effects on their lives, the types of actions that result from student awareness, the impact on the community,... -
STORM Co - An Introduction to Adventure in Service TertiaryThis TEACH Journal article outlines the philosophy underpinning the STORM Co program that sends teams of trained young people to work for, learn from and encourage individual communities, sharing God's love through service. -
STORM Co Programs Change Lives TertiaryThis TEACH Journal article is an eye-witness report on recent STORM Co teams in action; including community responses. -
Student Finds New Meaning in Life at Ekebyholm Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE tells the story of Linda, who decided to attend the junior college in Sweden because it was close to home. As a student in Ekebyholm, she became convinced that she should be baptized, and did so, even... -
Students Tell the World Evangelistic Outreach Grade 5-Grade 12"Students Tell the World is the [Atlantic Union Conference] Office of Education’s support for Student/Youth/Child Evangelism. The ways that students share their love of Jesus is as varied as there are children in our school and churches. Each student/child... -
Studying in a Public University? Walk in God’s Way, Witness to Christ’s Method Tertiary"Studying in a public university provides a unique opportunity to be a true missionary. Use Christ’s method of making friends, place yourself in God’s hands, and God will touch the lives of many!" -
The 24/50 Project Grade 1-Grade 12This project was created to inspire students to do something for God. One group raised $1500 in 24 hours to build a church in Africa! I hope this project will bless you as much as it did us. -
The Adventist Concept of Work Education - its Implementation at Hiroshima Adventist Academy, Japan Grade 9-LifelongUyeda looks at the Adventist concept of work education. The study focusses on how that concept has been implemented at Hiroshima Adventist Academy in Japan. This paper was presented at the 33rd Institute of Christian Teaching. -
The Biblically Grounded Framework for Social Work Tertiary-Lifelong"This paper explores the Biblical view of social responsibility and suggests a framework for experientially living both the personal and professional mission and vocational calling to engage in social work. In the postmodern sweep of self-aggrandizement,... -
The Big Picture Kindergarten-LifelongBen Carson shares the overarching philosophy that has shaped his life. This book focuses on the why of success, rather than the how. Carson's goal is to help readers discover God's vision for their lives, reframe their priorities, and inspire... -
The Calling - A Challenge to Walk the Narrow Road Grade 9-LifelongThe Calling is a new youth edition of God's Call. This book contains sidebar testimonies from Christians who are passionately living their lives for Christ in spite of intense persecution. These believers from around the world share their stories... -
The Cry of Rosy Tertiary"The ultimate question in terms of my own salvation is not how many lives I have changed or how much injustice I have prevented, but how much of myself I have given to another human being in need. Right now I don't know where Rosy, her mother and baby... -
The Experience of Community Service in Mexican Adventist Universities Tertiary-LifelongThe idea of values formation in general, and prosocial values in particular, is of increasing interest to curriculum planners and administrators in higher education. The use of community service as a prosocial training strategy has served universities in recent... -
The Heifer Project Kindergarten-LifelongThe official site for The Heifer Project and the The Heifer Foundation. Heifer is dedicated to eradicating hunger and poverty by helping people learn to feed themselves. The goal of every Heifer... -
The Higher View of Education Kindergarten-Grade 12"This paper aims to explore the relevancy of Ellen White’s book, Education, in a postmodern setting. Further, it intends to address whether the guiding influence of the Prophetic Gift is still relevant to Adventist education. This... -
The Lived Experiences of Students and Faculty of a Christian College who Participated in a Short-term International Mission Trip TertiaryOne-on-one interviews with mission trip participants revealed the following themes: cultural adaptation, relationships, spiritual factors, and personal gain. -
The Philosophy and Practice of Christian Service Tertiary-LifelongThis article provides reasons for including service-learning in the curriculum and shows how it can help Adventist schools achieve a balanced curriculum that combines theory and practice. It also notes that the true teacher in a Christian school will not be... -
The Power of Service in Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongColumbia Union College President Wisbey asks "How will our vision for Christian education enable students to take seriously the call of Jesus to be His hands and feet in a world in which wealth and poverty co-exist, where images of hunger and death are... -
The Proverbial Cracker Jack Grade 9-LifelongExperience a new passion to be the best you can. Dale Henry shares how to be the prize in your organization, and how serving well guarantees that you are in demand. -
The relationship between community service involvement and student outcomes in Mexican higher learning institutions Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Although Mexican Seventh-day Adventist higher learning institutions involve their students in diverse forms of community service, it is not clear whether involvement in service-related projects in these institutions is producing the desired... -
The Road to Bethlehem - Connecting School and Community Grade 5-Lifelong"It is a balmy summer evening and Central Coast Adventist School is preparing to open their gates. Everything is ready for the ‘hordes’ about to stream through the gates. Camels are saddled, farm animals are in their pens, tax collectors are... -
The Role of Adventist Education in Global Strategy Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the goals of the church's Global Strategy for world evangelization and shows how the educational arm of the church, it schools, teachers, students, administrators, departmental leaders, can cooperate with this Strategy. -
The School and Community Resources Kindergarten-Grade 12Schools are important to communities and should purposefully search for appropriate ways to foster interaction. The authors explore a variety of avenues by which schools can not only serve their communities, but also make use of community resources to enhance... -
The Student Missionary Experience and Its Impact on Young Adults Tertiary-LifelongThis qualitative study aims to find out how and in what aspect a year of Student Missionary (SM) experience impacts the college students who serve. Former SMs from four Adventist colleges and universities were interviewed. The Christian Spiritual Participation... -
Transforming Classroom Practice - Is It Possible to Foster Excellence, Engagement and Intergenerational Understanding Through a Year Eight Technology Project? Grade 7-Grade 12"Nigel Lynn wanted to engage his design students at Avondale School in meaningful learning experiences in the Technologies Key Learning Area (KLA). -
Transforming Classroom Practice - Is It Possible to Teach Students about Service Using a Classroom Management System? Grade 3-Grade 6"Fraser, a Year Five teacher at Northpine Christian College, wants his students to understand that there is more to life than material gain. Using a class management system, he adapts the program and adds a twist to help his students recognise the value... -
Turning Students on to Community Service Kindergarten-TertiaryEvery student should take from his/her school experience a solid grasp of academics and a desire to give something back to society. Volunteering changes students and helps them grasp that altruism brings its own rewards. It enables the student to see the connection... -
Understanding my Jewish Friends Tertiary-LifelongThis informative article will help you relate to your Jewish friends. As in all friendships, “demonstrate your relationship with a loving, personal God―a God who cares for you, answers your prayers, and leads you in your life.” -
Using Social Networks to Bring People to Christ Grade 9-Lifelong"Think about your activities and how you spend your daily time. How could you use technological resources with an evangelistic purpose in mind? How could your social networks help you bring people to Christ? You can be sure that the results of your... -
Values Literacy Program for Children in Extra Basic Processes Preschool-Grade 3Over the years, worldwide, it has been observed how the socio-cultural problems of each country bring with them diverse consequences, directly affecting the vulnerable population, especially children and young people who are the future of the world. The research... -
Websites Providing Resources for Service Learning Kindergarten-TertiaryA list of links to 18 organizations providing information about opportunities for community services, models for service-learning in formal education, and resources available to build service learning programs in Adventist schools, colleges and universities. -
Welcome Baby Project PreschoolThe Welcome Baby Project seeks to facilitate gentle interaction between caring church members and parents of a newborn by welcoming the new arrival with a Welcome Baby Greeting Card, and a monthly Welcome Baby Newsletter. The Welcome... -
What Can We Do in Our Homes and Schools to Care For the Environment? 0-2 years-LifelongThis article by Carrie Wolfe answers the question “what are some practical things we can do at home and school to care for the Earth’s environment?” -
With All Your Might Tertiary-LifelongPenny Mahon, a college teacher, talks about the mediocre tasks of life that we may not thoroughly enjoy. She makes reference to a painting by the famous Jan Vermeer and talks about doing those little tasks with all our might. -
Witnessing at Work - When It’s Taboo to Talk about Religion Grade 12-LifelongThis article explores an alternative to traditional evangelism in the workplace. It presents an approach based on using the language of business alone in conversations with co-workers. -
Work Experience Education for Seventh-day Adventist Schools and Colleges in the 21st Century Tertiary-LifelongGeraty discusses work experience education. In his discussion of the topic he looks at the philosophical background, historical tracement, contemporary examples, non-cultural features for application, and obstacles and solutions for the 21st Century. He ends... -
Worship Leadership and Preaching for Adventist Medical Students Tertiary-LifelongThis Ministry Focus Paper develops a class for teaching worship theology, practice, and leadership, and preaching theology and practice, to Adventist medical students at Loma Linda University (LLU). LLU is a Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university... -
Worship.com Grade 7-LifelongVisit this site for thought provoking articles, discussions, and great links to praise music and worship services. -
You Call This Work? Industries Benefit School, Students Grade 9-Grade 12This article discusses how industries benefit academies and provide opportunities for service. Roger Morton reports on two industries at Sunnydale Academy in Missouri: one manufactures molded polystyrene for packing; the other manufactures isolation chambers for medical treatment. -
You Can Make a Difference - Global Missions Unit Grade 7-Grade 12A high school Christian witness and outreach unit including unit goals, instructional objectives, unit organization and evaluation, presentation ideas for teachers student awareness and outreach activities, skits and plays, quizzes, puzzles and games, and... -
You Did It to Me - What a youth team in Temuco, Chile, is doing to witness for God's glory Grade 11-TertiaryAfter earnest prayer, a group of college students and young professionals in Chile chose to build and furnish a house for a family in need.