John wrote his book of Revelation a long time ago. Was he talking about events that have subsequently unfolded—or does his book tell us about events we can expect to happen in the future? The symbolism in the book of Revelation can be difficult to understand. Why should we care about churches... [Show more]
You probably have a fairly good idea of what it took to construct the building in which your congregation meets. First, there was a recognized need for a building, followed by a budget, blueprints, fund-raising, construction workers, and building materials, and voila! The structure proudly stands as... [Show more]
First, the bad news – part one: As few as one in six Americans will attend church this weekend – which means the percentage of unchurched is at its highest ever. And the bad news – part two: Even though surrounded by the unchurched, the Adventist church in America is barely growing. The good news?... [Show more]
Family-to-Family is an initiative of the Department of Family Ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that seeks to involve entire families in the mission of sharing the gospel with their neighbors, relatives and friends. Although often intimidating to many who have never engaged in this kind... [Show more]
What if the mission Jesus gave His church drove everything that the church did? What would that be like? Undoubtedly it would drive the church right out of the building and into the community. What would the results be? Heartfelt worship, meaningful relationships, and an insatia¬ble drive to... [Show more]
Daniel wrote his book a long time ago, so does it really have anything to do with us today? Can Daniel really tell us what to expect in the future? The symbolism in the book of Daniel can be difficult to understand. First comes the giant statue made of different metals, which is smashed by a... [Show more]
Scripture records a number of instances in which a follower of the true God interacts with a person or people from the “nations” outside of Israel. These can be termed interreligious encounters and they contain many insights on how God has worked in mission in the past. They also contain many... [Show more]
The Narrow Gate reveals a countercultural path in a world of selfishness. This book shows the power of a courteous life and guides Adventists to authentically demonstrate compassion within the church and in the community. Copyright 2015. Paperback. 151 Pages.
The early Adventist pioneers looked for the soon return of Jesus. More than 170 years later, we still look for His soon return. Could our failure to spread the Three Angels’ message throughout the world be the cause for continued delay? How can we finish the work more rapidly in all nations?... [Show more]
The Triune God Reflected in Church Life and Health: A Trinitarian Compass for Church Leaders begins by painting a picture of the Triune God of the Bible and His missional nature, stemming from love and light. The authors then offer a reflection on the practical implications of believing in such a... [Show more]
