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Adventist Book Center - ABC Kindergarten-Lifelong"AdventistBookCenter.com is the online store for a world-wide network of Christian bookstores called Adventist Book Centers, or ABCs. The site is owned jointly by two Seventh-day Adventist publishers, Pacific Press and Review and Herald Publishing." -
2017-2018 Global Church Member Survey Concerning the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Reach the World 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Meta-Analysis – Final Report Tertiary-LifelongThis report is an overall analysis of the omnibus data set for the 2017-2018 Global Church Member Survey (GCMS). The purpose of this report is to 1.focus on key Reach the World Objectives using 2017-2018 GCMS items; 2. report patterns from each world division... -
A Biblical and Missiological Framework for Cross-Cultural Mission - A Case Study of the Lobi Funeral Rites in Burkina Faso Tertiary-LifelongThis dissertation aims to address the issue that converted Lobi Seventh-day Adventists still valued traditional yet unbiblical funeral rites of passage. Interviews, observation and ethnographic research of funeral rites among the Lobi people of Burkina Faso... -
A Comparative Study of the Concept of Atonement in the Aboakyer Festival of the Effutu Tribe in Ghana and the Yom Kippur Festival of the Old Testament - Implications for Adventist Mission Among the Effutu Tertiary-LifelongThis research aims to develop a missiological model based on a comparative study of the OT Yom Kippur festival and the Effutu Aboakyer festival that will potentially facilitate a more effective Adventist mission among the Effutu who maintain allegiance to... -
A Missiological Study of the Phenomenon of Dual Allegiance in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Among the Yoruba People of Nigeria Tertiary-LifelongMany Africans and members of other traditional societies of the world still hold to a supernaturalistic and spiritualistic worldview and practice. The purpose of this research was to study the causes, forms, meanings, and ramifications of dual allegiance among... -
A New Focus LifelongHave you ever wondered what happens to retired teachers? After so many years of experience and accumulated knowledge it is mind boggling to imagine them just disappearing from the scene of action they’ve been a part of for so long. Consider how Peter... -
A School With a Mission: Discovering a Vision For The Future Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special higher education issue states that every school should have a statement of mission to provide focus and direction. Christ's statement of mission helps to focus a mission statement. The focus of mission must look beyond the... -
A Study of Factors Relating to Church Growth in the Hawaiian Mission of Seventh-day Adventists TertiaryThis study addresses itself to church growth within the Hawaiian Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The sample was drawn from all Adventist churches existing in Hawaii as of January 01, 1980. Three different surveys were used to collect the data... -
A Study of Factors Relating to Tithe and Mission Giving to the Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists TertiaryThis paper reports a research that correlates with the research on factors relating to church growth. It is focused on tithe and mission giving per capitas of churches during 1980 - the year the surveys were taken. It reveals what attitudes and behaviors of... -
A Study of the Pokot Cultural Worldview - Missiological Implications for Seventh-Day Adventist Witness among the Pastoral Nomads of Kenya Tertiary-LifelongThis qualitative research sought to describe the cultural worldview of nomadic peoples of the East Africa region, Pokot, as a step toward understanding their socio-cultural context and identify barriers to effective mission, so as to develop missional bridges... -
A Survey of Perceptions of the Mission of Cohutta Springs Adventist Center TertiaryThis paper reports a survey of selected members of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists regarding their perceptions of the mission of Cohutta Springs Adventist Center. Its purpose was to get input and guidance from members of the... -
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 - 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. -
Adventist Education and the Apocalyptic Vision - Part I Grade 10-LifelongFirst delivered as a keynote at the 2006 NAD Teachers Convention. In this first of two parts, Knight examined the apocalyptic imperative that inspired the rise of Adventism and the all-important relationship between that imperative and the rise and continuing... -
Adventist Education Makes a Difference Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. During this time, there were many K-12 curriculum development workshops and steering committees held to develop curriculum guides,... -
Adventist Health International Tertiary-Lifelong"Adventist Health International is a global organization established by Loma Linda University Health. AHI is now serving as a mission hospital renewal and support system. AHI partners with both individuals and health systems to assist in providing professionals,... -
Adventist Mission Kit - Week of Prayer Kindergarten-Grade 12North American Division schools, download your free School Mission Kit to help transform your Week of Prayer into a program that's not only inspiring, but also interactive and fun. Most of these presentations are best presented during your Week of Prayer by... -
Adventist Review Grade 9-LifelongLooking for ways to connect your students with Adventist service needs around the globe? A quick search of online Review articles could provide a rich variety of new options, all at a click. Review articles include news, mission reports, feature doctrinal issues, personal growth, church life, current issues and more. -
Adventist Volunteer Center Tertiary-Lifelong"The mission of the General Conference Adventist Volunteer Center is to assist the Seventh-day Adventist® Church in the proclamation of the gospel to all peoples through the ministry of Adventist Volunteers, matching talents, gifts, resources and... -
Adventist Volunteer Ministries Network Tertiary-LifelongThe official missionary volunteer website for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. This site provides a listing of volunteer openings available through a network of leadership of the many volunteer ministries, Adventist churches, schools, and... -
Adventist World Aviation Grade 9-LifelongAdventist World Aviation (AWA) site. AWA exists to provide aviation and communications support to those serving at mission posts in Alaska, Guyana, Phillipines, and Sudan. -
Adventist World Church Statistics Grade 5-LifelongThis data on this statistical website, a service of the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference, is useful for analysis in math & technology classes. Use the data to create spreadsheets, graphs, and pose and answer questions. -
Amazing True Mission Stories Kindergarten-LifelongAn inspiring collection of true stories that share how God still works miracles. Stories come from various regions: Africa, Asia, South America, South Pacific islands, and Siberia. Each one shares God's willingness to bring individuals to Himself. -
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... -
Beyond Vision 2000 TertiaryThis report details information important for strategic planning and decision-making for officers and key planning groups of the Columbia Union Conference. It measures the needs and opinions of church members within the Union. There were 296 telephone interviews... -
Beyond Walls - Building Bridges Through Public Art Tertiary-Lifelong"My goal is to direct energy to benefit the community and make it more beautiful. I am motivated by the potential that I see in these young people and want them to understand they have choices and can benefit their societies. I want to see them catch... -
Books for Children and Teens Kindergarten-Grade 12Find books through the Adventist Book Center for preschool, early elementary, mid elementary, and teen class, church or home use. Books include various types: mission stories, Bible stories, life lessons, Adventist heritage, true life faith stories, nature... -
Bread of Life Ministries Kindergarten-Grade 8Free resources and curriculum for units of Bible study or short devotionals. -
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. -
Christ's Mission in Akron Tertiary-LifelongThis survey report identifies key demographics and human needs in the community, as well as recommends opportunities for gaining visibility and impact in the community. -
Christ's Mission in Alhambra TertiaryThis survey report gives an understanding of the status of the Adventist mission in Alhambra, a profile of the spiritual life and vitality of the Alhambra Church, finds effective ways to reach the community and provides information for future planning and... -
Christ's Mission in Collegedale TertiaryThis presentation is based on a study focusing on the Collegedale community and church. The study aimed to provide an assessment of the Seventh-day Adventist church in the Collegedale area and to profile the life of the Collegedale church, thereby also providing... -
Christ's Mission in Culver City TertiaryThis presentation lays out research that provides an assessment of the Adventist mission in Culver City. It profiles the life and vitality of the Culver City Church. -
Christ's Mission in Mansfield Tertiary-LifelongThis presentation lays out a study conducted in order to understand the status of the Adventist mission in Mansfield. It profiled the spiritual life and vitality of the Mansfield Church. Its purpose was to find effective ways to reach the community and provide... -
Christ's Mission in Maryville TertiaryThis presentation lays out an assessment of the Adventist mission in Maryville. It profiles the life and vitality of the Maryville Church. -
Christ's Mission in Medina Tertiary-LifelongThis paper presents a study of the congregation and the community of the Medina Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its goals were to find a church growth strategy that works for Medina and takes advantage of its investment over the years in community involvement... -
Christ's Mission in New Carlisle Tertiary-LifelongThis presentation lays out a study with goals to understand the people who live in the New Carlisle community, to identify the needs in the community, and to suggest some opportunities for mission involvement by the New Carlisle Adventist Church. -
Christ's Mission in Newark Tertiary-LifelongThis presentation lays out a mission in Newark. It includes the demographics of the area, perceptions of the Newark Church, church growth,and more. Interviews and questionnaires were used. -
Christ's Mission in Ravenna Tertiary-LifelongThis presentation lays out a survey with purpose to understand the people who live in the Ravenna community, to identify the needs of the community, and to suggest some opportunities for missional involvement by the Ravenna Adventist Church. -
Christ's Mission in the Blue Ridge Area Tertiary-LifelongThis presentation lays out a study with purpose to understand the status of the Adventist mission in the Blue Ridge Area, to profile the spiritual life and vitality of the Mount Pisgah Church, to find effective ways to reach the community, and to provide information... -
Christian Leadership Center Tertiary-LifelongThe Christian Leadership Center (CLC) is an interdisciplinary organization of Andrews University providing inspiration, on-going leadership development, coaching, consultation, and research for a network of church and community leadership throughout the world.... -
College for Cities and the Example of Mongolia Adventist Dormitory TertiaryYoung people are flocking to the cities. How can they be reached with the gospel? One creative way is Mongolia Mission’s use of their building to provide living space for university students.This is a supplemental article to JAE volume 79, issue... -
Consolidating with Strength and Hope Despite the Challenges Preschool-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. The report outlines advances in educational opportunities, evangelism and baptisms, evaluation and accreditations, sponsorship... -
Critical Review of the Work TertiaryThe purpose of this article is to provide an accurate study of the work If I Were the Devil, through which its author, George R. Knight, fully outlines his thoughts and suggestions on the his thoughts and suggestions on the topic of the organizational structure... -
Cross-Cultural Management in Healthcare: A Case Study of Malamulo Hospital, a Seventh-Day Adventist Mission Hospital in Malawi, Africa Tertiary-LifelongThis paper examined the complexity of cross-cultural management in a Seventh-day Adventist mission hospital in Malawi and the effect of national and organizational culture on employee accountability, with the goal of expanding cross-cultural management capacity... -
Decision-making Factors and Retention Factors of New Members in the Singapore Adventist Mission TertiaryThis paper reports a study of decision-making factors and retention factors of new members in the Singapore Adventist Mission. Its purpose was to find out what the churches in the Singapore Adventist Mission can do to achieve meaningful growth by attracting... -
Dialogue Editorial: The Call to Serve TertiaryIn this editorial, read how college students and professionals are giving a year to missions, as well a reminder that each of us can reach out to others from where we are right now. -
Education Code for Pacific Union Conference Schools Preschool-TertiaryThe PUC education code outlines the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures governing the operation of schools, colleges and offices of education within the Pacific Union of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. -
Empirical Research and the Mission of the Church TertiaryThis brief article suggests that the tools of empirical research can be used for the advancement of the church. -
Essential Skills and Attitudes for Principals in Developing Countries Tertiary-LifelongThis article discusses the characteristics required by those working in an educational administration role in a developing country. -
Evangelism in Seventh-day Adventist Congregations Today TertiaryThis paper repots research on evangelism in Seventh-day Adventist congregations today. It is one of the series of reports under the general title Faith Communities Today (FACT) prepared by the Center for Creative Ministry. -
Faith in God's Abundant Grace Grade 5-Lifelong"If we want to proclaim grace we must ask God to open our eyes to see it. That is the biggest reward and challenge of being a church with a mission of grace." Dennis Miller presented this devotional Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the 59th General Conference... -
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... -
Fixing the Schools Kindergarten-LifelongWell-educated consumers of private education often seek out Adventist education for their children. Marketing does not reject the timeless principles or the sacred mission of Seventh-day Adventist education, but uses them to build innovative programs. -
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." -
Foreign Languages: An Imperative for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Foreign language study is an imperative for Adventist colleges and universities. Adventist mission and evangelistic tradition provides adequate reason for promoting foreign languages in the curriculum. The renewed challenge is maintaining the balance between... -
Foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist Message and Mission Tertiary-Lifelong"This description of the origins and basic theology of the Seventh-day Adventist church shows how the church has become one of the most widespread Protestant denominations." -
Ganoune Diop - Dialogue with an Adventist Leader in Inter-faith Approaches Grade 11-TertiaryDiop is a professional flautist, a trained theologian, with proficiency in 10 languages, and a passion for missions. Raised in a multicultural, predominantly Muslim setting in Senegal, Diop became a Seventh-day Adventist while studying flute in France, with... -
Geography Education: A Critical Need Kindergarten-LifelongThis JAE article discusses the importance of and need for geography education at all levels of the Adventist educational system. The Adventist church cannot properly conduct its world-wide, God-given responsibilities if its young people are never seriously... -
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 -
Growth, Plans, and Publications Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Education has been consolidated. Many publications were produced that provide information and orientation, encourage unity, and foster... -
Guide Magazine Grade 4-Grade 8"Guide is a Christian story magazine for young people ages 10-14. The 32-page, four-color publication is published weekly... Our mission is to show readers, through stories that illustrate Bible truth, how to walk with God now and forever." -
Harnessing Talents to Participate in the Great Commission - An Artist Shares His Story Tertiary-Lifelong"I am an artist. I always will be. But because God has given me a call that extends beyond my art profession, I have accepted a mission to help other professionals like myself use the incredible privilege we have in the workplace. What better place to... -
Heroes with a Mission Unit Kindergarten-Grade 8"The Pathways theme of this unit is Heroes. The concept that we have chosen to emphasize is being a hero at home and abroad. The students will define and gain an understanding of what it means to be a hero, how they can recognize everyday heroes around... -
Hildebrando & Leah Camacho - A Dialogue with a Portuguese Adventist Couple Who Use Art as a Tool for Evangelism Grade 11-Lifelong"Hilde and Leah married in 2011. Both have artistic talents. While they have their professions and are involved in the ministry of Adventist Help in Greece, they also work together, utilizing their talents as artists. To them, art can be a powerful tool... -
History in the Details - A Historian Reflects on the Value of Letters Grade 11-LifelongAs published in Dearest Folks: Letters Home From a Missionary Wife and Mother, letters written by Margaret Watts between 1956 and 1966 as she served in the South Pacific mission field provide valuable insight into the family life of a missionary in... -
Holding on to Their Faith Tertiary-Lifelong"Guided by Kumpfer’s (1999) model of internal self resiliency factors, this phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of 224 Seventh-day Adventist Church members from seven countries in Southern-Asia Pacific Division. The study aimed... -
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... -
JAE Editiorial: Facing the New Quinquennium Kindergarten-LifelongThis JAE editorial by the Adventist General Conference Director of Education reflects on past accomplishments and future challenges to Adventist education. Prepared for the General Conference Session in 1990, Rasi outlines four goals to meet challenges: foster... -
JAE Editorial: Another Word on Assessment Kindergarten-LifelongGarland Dulan explores the extent to which Adventist elementary, secondary, and tertiary institutions periodically assess their mission statements, and the role of mission in shaping the attitudes, competencies, and values desired of students. Also in this... -
JAE Editorial: Back to the Real Basics Kindergarten-LifelongIn this editorial, Humberto Rasi emphasizes the importance of a core message in Adventist education. We must focus on what makes our education uniquely Adventist. Articles in this issue include: Teachervision:... -
JAE Editorial: Is the Dream Still Alive? Kindergarten-LifelongReflecting on the dream to educate Adventist youth to proclaim the three-angels message, the author comments on the role of the Valuegenesis studies in helping educators assess what is happening is schools, churches, and homes. Also in this issue: -
JAE Editorial: Teacher Relationships - Key to Satisfaction and Success Kindergarten-LifelongCultivating healthy relationships is the key to a successful teaching career. Humberto Rasi shares eight major areas that can help teachers evaluate their relationships with God, self, students, peers, supervisors, parents and guardians, church, and community.... -
JAE Editorial: Assessing Adventist Higher Education Kindergarten-LifelongFowler shares a report from the first ever Summit on Seventh-day Adventist higher education held in Loma Linda, California, March 19-21, 1997. Two major themes dominated both the individual and group presentations: Why are we operating colleges and universities?... -
JAE Editorial: Clarifying the Mission, Renewing the System Kindergarten-LifelongFritz Guy, guest editor, invites the reader to reflect on God's will for Adventist education with reference to quality, adequate facilities and good teachers. Religious commitment is a reason for good education. Variety must not be confused with quality. Under... -
JAE Editorial: Geography - The Handmaiden of Missions Kindergarten-LifelongA globally knowledgeable church is a mission minded church. Victor S. Griffiths suggests that global mission is fueled by members who are aware of the challenges facing societies around the world. Articles in this issue include: Geography:... -
JAE Editorial: Global Vision for a Global Mission Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial identifies current challenges to Adventist education. Griffiths states that impending changes in society will lead to a necessary re-evaluation of Adventist mission, methods, and goals of education. This is the final editorial by Victor S Griffiths,... -
JAE Editorial: Legacy of Hope Kindergarten-LifelongCulture and other social factors have affected the life, character, and behavior of areas of the Seventh-day Adventist church. The educational system shares a responsibility to sensitize and stimulate the current generation of youth to the fundamental spiritual... -
JAE Editorial: The Heart of the Institution Kindergarten-LifelongWhat does it mean for the library to be the heart of an institution? This JAE special issue on school libraries attempts to help educators and administrators gain new insights about the value of a vibrant library. Articles in this issue include: -
Joseph Wolff - Missionary Extraordinaire Tertiary-LifelongMaxwell recounts Joseph Wolff's missionary journey. Joseph Wolff’s astonishing career is in itself fascinating, but for Seventh-day Adventists it holds unique interest, for in all his dangerous journeying he announced the second coming of Christ on the... -
Kids Klassics Series Grade 5-Grade 8A collection of timeless mission stories for a new generation of kids. Titles include: Fire on the Mountain Nyla... -
Linda Hyder Ferry - Dialogue with a physician for such a time as this Grade 11-LifelongLinda Hyder Ferry answers questions regarding her life, mission, and career - So what led you to this dynamic mission to combat smoking? What about those who say you should just pray? So what exactly does nicotine do? What’s the real killer? -
M.I.N.T.S. - Masterful Ideas Needed to Survive Kindergarten-Grade 12Seven ideas to help teachers and leaders survive and be successful in their work and interactions with others. -
Making Change for the 21st Century - AE21 Tertiary-LifelongThis article provides the philosophical premise for Adventist Education for the 21st Century (AE21), a curriculum initiative designed to produce change in curriculum, design, and instruction within the Adventist educational system in North America. -
Making Geography Come Alive for Elementary Students Kindergarten-Grade 8Doris Reile presents ways to enhance teaching geography in the elementary classroom. Discussed are techniques, textbooks, resource books, periodicals, audiovisuals, computers, maps, games, hobbies, collections, and integrated curricula. Reile also encourages... -
Margin Mission or Both ? The Viability of Selected Periodicals Under Consideration for Publication by the NAD Office and Pacific Press TertiaryThis report focuses on the juxtaposition of the two big concerns, margin and mission. The publishing houses have responsibility for insuring margin as each periodical pursues mission. The administration and ministries of the Church, we feel, have the obligation... -
Messages to Young People Grade 9-LifelongA practical guide for teens. Several generations of youth have been nourished by this uncompromising call to duty, purity, and service. The author, who began her ministry when only 17 years of age, invites Seventh-day Adventist youth to examine their reading,... -
Mission Kindergarten-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center sells books on the subject of missions including: Best Ever Mission Stories; Bridges 101; Child of the Crossfire; Escape from Saigon; Flight 122; For This Purpose; Here I am, Lord - Send Someone Else; Islam in the Post 9/11 World;... -
Mission Enablers Preschool-Grade 12Note: Mission Enablers is no longer active, but archived articles are accessible. Mission Enablers consults primarily with Christian schools to create and implement plans that enhance their mission, build their capacity to serve, and improve their... -
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... -
Mission Geography Kindergarten-Grade 12Teaching social studies and geography with a world missions perspective takes planning. E. Stanley Chace shares the experience of students from a small rural elementary school who selected a country they wanted to study, and in pairs and small groups, planned... -
Mission in Madagascar TertiaryDr. Toledo tells his incredible story of how he became a missionary in Madagascar. When it comes to missions, you may ask the same question he often does - What does God expect of me in this world? -
Mission Project Lesson Plan Kindergarten-Grade 12Teach your students how to do PowerPoint presentations using a mission or community service project as the topic. These lesson plans target grades K-2, 3-6, and 7-12. -
Mission Stories and the Adventist Future Kindergarten-TertiaryAdventist teachers find meaning and motivation in the collective story of Adventism. Adventists' relevance can be recaptured by affirming the narrative nature of the church's texts and traditions, especially for Adventist youth. A story that could inspire... -
Mission to the Family TertiaryThis short piece expounds the importance of family life to the Christian. The spiritual health and growth of the lost souls in the world should not come at the expense of the spiritual growth of the family unit. Both spheres are of equal importance. -
Moats & Bridges - Mission-Driven Marketing for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Marketing is much more about experience than about product, more about relationships than about truth. The greatest challenge to Seventh-day Adventist education is our uncertainty about mission. Dick Duerksen suggests that leaders must make 'mission' choices... -
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 Brook Cherith - When life dries up on you Grade 11-LifelongSally Lam-Phoon testifies that God supplied abundantly throughout her ministry in Asia: the ravens showed up at the opportune time; the water from the brook seemed sure. It was not a gushing river but a trickling brook that sustained them from year to year. -
NAD Social Studies Curriculum Guide K-8 Kindergarten-Grade 8This 2005 40-page NAD curriculum guide includes the Adventist philosophy guiding Social Studies education, general goals, strands and essential learnings in history, civics and government, geography, economics, individuals, society and culture. Appendix A... -
Napa Community Assessment TertiaryThis presentation provides a community needs assessment of the Napa community. Its purpose was to profile the demographics and religion of the area served by the Napa Community Adventist Church. -
North American Attitudes toward World Missions TertiaryThis paper measures North American attitudes toward world missions. This is one in a series of reports published by the NAD Office of Information and Research. It presents information gleaned from several different surveys conducted in recent years. Questionnaires... -
One World - World History in the College Curriculum Tertiary-LifelongWorld history is a necessity in this age of mass and instantaneous communications. This article explores the significance of integrating faith into the college history curriculum, and making the connection between missions and history. In this age of global... -
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... -
Outpost Centers International Grade 9-LifelongYour connection to missions worldwide, Outpost Centers International links you with opportunities to train or work with over 60 Adventist supporting ministries worldwide in education, health, publishing, and restaurants. -
Prospects for Mission in Central Los Angeles TertiaryThis presentation lays out a survey with purpose to understand the University Park neighborhood in central Los Angeles as a mission field, to profile the dynamics and culture of the community, to find effective ways to reach the community, and to provide a... -
Prospects for Mission on Catalina Island TertiaryThis presentation lays out a survey with purpose to understand the community on Catalina Island as a mission field, to profile the dynamics and culture of the community, to find effective ways to reach the community, and to provide a base of information for... -
Reclaiming the Vision of Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongThe author presents a range of problems in American higher education in general, relating to a lack of community and mission, and presents recommendations from the Carnegie Foundations' study on higher education to alleviate these and other problems. He suggests... -
Revival and Mission of Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThese Ellen White quotes address the revival and mission of Seventh-day Adventist teachers. [for a complete list of Ellen White publication abbreviations visit the White Estate] -
Riding the K-Wave - PCM Missionaries in Action! Tertiary-Lifelong"Adventist students in Korea, sent to universities in Taiwan after completing a certain period of training, are front-line missionaries. What they do is not a one-off presentation or event, but a year-long engagement. They actively serve as student missionaries,... -
Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Kindergarten-LifelongThe Sabbath School and Personal Ministries department is the major setting for religious education in the Adventist Church. The department provides Sabbath School Bible Study Guides, designs material for Sabbath School programming, offers training and resources... -
Sensus Divinitatis and the Mission of the Church Tertiary-LifelongThe belief about being sensitive to the presence of God is not uncommon, although such discussions may not affirm a faith relationship to a personal Creator God who has an abiding interest in one’s life. But a Christian cannot speak of sensus divinitatis... -
Seventh-day Adventist mission education in Papua New Guinea Kindergarten-LifelongThis study traces the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Mission’s educational effort in Papua New Guinea between the years 1942 and 1970. After outlining the problems experienced during the war years under the ANGAU administration, it discusses the... -
Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook Grade 9-LifelongSeventh-day Adventist Yearbook online will help you find Adventist schools, colleges, churches, missions, unions, conferences, statistics and other helpful reference information. -
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 Christ Through Technology Kindergarten-LifelongA report on the 2002 Adventist Virtual Learning Network (AVLN) Conference: Sharing Christ Through Technology. -
Status of Geography in Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools in the North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12Wilfred Liske presents the results of a study designed to discover the feelings and perceptions of school administrators and teachers regarding the status of geography education in Adventist schools in North America. -
Staying Mission-Centered: How a Curriculum Development Model Can Help Keep Online Courses Focused Tertiary-LifelongDesigned as a guide for creating online curricula and instruction, the Mission Infinity Model helps clarify the complex process of designing and developing online courses. This model divides the design process into two parallel phases: thinking and doing. -
Summer Camp - Where God Spends His Summers TertiaryThis article shares benefits of Seventh-day Adventist summer camps in North America. -
Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers Tertiary-LifelongEllen White's messages to church leaders following the historic 1888 Minneapolis General Conference session. These powerful messages call for regeneration and reformation. Search the complete published writings of Ellen G. White here. -
The 10/40 Window - New mission opportunities Tertiary-LifelongPat Gustin talks about the window of opportunity in sharing the gospel around the world and what we as Christians can do. -
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 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 Centered Set - How Adventist Colleges and Universities Can Thrive and Fulfill Their Mission in the 21st Century Tertiary-Lifelong"Does Adventism need another model of higher education? The downward trend in enrollment, the increased numbers of students from other faiths at institutions of higher education all demand the church look at new approaches. The centered set may provide... -
The Children's Ministries Coordinator Preschool-Grade 6A step-by-step guidebook for children's leaders in organizing and running efficient Childrenâs Ministries programs in the local church. Developed by the General Conference Department of Children's Ministries, it offers dozens of ideas for organizing... -
The Context and Challenge of Mission : Report on a Survey of Local Seventh-day Adventist Congregations int the South West Pacific TertiaryThis paper reports a study conducted by the Growth and Nurture Taskforce. The survey highlights and qualifies many features of the churches in the South-West Pacific and provides a basis for a review and reconsideration of the strategies being adopted. -
The Dynamics of Educational Expansion: A Lesson From Adventist History Kindergarten-LifelongForty-four years after the Great Disappointment, attitudes toward Christian education could be summed up in two words: caution and apathy. George Knight shares a historical overview of changing attitudes in Adventism toward Christian education. He traces factors... -
The Gospel as Holistic Mission - The Challenges of Contextualizing Relief and Development Lifelong"Contextualization of the gospel means that the gospel has not only been communicated but has also been understood, lived out, and has transformed individuals, and communities, as well as their culture. If we are to communicate the gospel message to other... -
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 Library: A Window of Opportunity Kindergarten-LifelongHow does the school library contribute to the mission of the school and open windows to a world of ideas, culture, dreams, and faith? Annette Melgosa shows how the library supports the philosophy of Adventist education. -
The Man Who Couldn't Be Killed Grade 9-Grade 12An unforgettable story of faith and miraculous deliverance in Communist China that will inspire teens to believe in a God who is greater that any problem. -
The Mission School - Catalyst or Catastrophe? Kindergarten-Grade 12John Fowler shares the challenges and benefits of establishing mission schools in India. He also discusses the philosophy, ecclesiology, and missiology of establishing a Seventh-day Adventist presence in every town. -
The Relationship of Stress to Marital Adjustment , Spirituality , and Mission among Seminary Students and Their Spouses TertiaryThis research sought to examine the personal and family lives of students in the Master of Divinity program at Andrews University. A survey was administered to M.Div. program students and their spouses to discover relationships between sources of stress, stress... -
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 Same Gift: And...to Some Pastors and Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongFor decades the Adventist church has struggled with questions about the relationship between the teaching ministry and pastoral ministry. Though wages have not always reflected it, a historical and Biblical analysis shows that the two ministries can't be separated.... -
The School on the Rubbish Dump - A View from the Far Side LifelongReport on the stark conditions in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and a Christian teacher who is dedicated to providing education to underprivileged children there. -
The Voice of Youth - Central and South Philippines Welcome More Than 8,000 New Members to the Church Tertiary-Lifelong“‘Unstoppable’ involved young people in mission and mobilized more than 14,280 young persons, divided into 557 teams, to conduct public evangelism in the central and south Philippines from March 18 to April 1. These evangelistic efforts were... -
Though Bombs May Fall Grade 9-LifelongThe extraordinary story of an Adventist doctor who left his lucrative medical practice to serve in Korea during the war. Out of print, but used copies available on Amazon. -
Toward a Strategy to Strengthen Member Engagement Among Adventists in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Tertiary-LifelongThis dissertation presents a strategy to strengthen member engagement by promoting inclusive practices among Adventist churches in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area in the face of church disengagement. Literature was reviewed. Surveys, interviews and focus... -
Towards a Biblical and Missiological Model of Cross-Cultural Contextualization among Chinese Immigrants in 'Barrio Chino' Duarte of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Tertiary-LifelongOver the years Adventist leaders have not been able to influence Chinese immigrants to appreciate the gospel and to make decisions to begin a journey toward Christ. The purpose of this study is to examine the challenge of contextualizing the gospel to Chinese... -
Towards the Millennium - A Critical Theological Exploration of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's Engagement with the Poor in Soweto Tertiary-Lifelong“...Adventists now number about 18 million globally. There is a notable presence of Adventists in Soweto, west of Johannesburg...The intent [of this study] is to identify current activities of the church relative to poverty alleviation, actual or possible... -
Unreached Peoples Prayer Profiles Grade 5-LifelongLooking for a tool to broaden your mission awareness and compassion for unreached peoples around the globe? Use this comprehensive index of people groups yet unreached by the Gospel, produced by Bethany World Prayer Center, to rapidly locate thousands of specific... -
Validation of goals for pre-departure missionary orientation Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Cross-cultural orientation programs facilitate missionary preparedness. Orientation is more effective if driven by valid and suitable goals determined before methods are selected and programs implemented. This study attempted to identify valid... -
What is the Mission of the Dupont Park Church ? TertiaryThis presentation lays out a mission in the Dupont Park Church with focus on church growth. -
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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.