Adventist Review - formerly Adventist World

07/06/2025

"The presence of the Holy Spirit can help us overcome many of the challenges we are facing." – Erton C. Köhler

07/06/2025

07/05/2025

"You can expect from me a strong emphasis on the mission of the church." – Erton C. Köhler

07/05/2025

First Sabbath @ GC Session 2025

07/05/2025

"Wherever I am, I am a pastor" - Erton C. Köhler

07/05/2025

Of course, if you’re a bit of a religious news addict (like I am), you are already primed for watching similar decisions unfold; the conclave chose Pope Leo XIV earlier this year. It’s tempting, because the nominating committee disappears into a secure and private area to do their work, to assume that it is entirely similar to what happens in the Sistine Chapel. Full blog: https://session.adventistreview.org/the-conclave/

07/05/2025

Diabetes Cookbook Named Best in World

Food As Medicine: Cooking to Prevent and Treat Diabetes was named Best in the World at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards on June 19. The cookbook authored by Sydney-based dietitian Sue Radd and published by Signs Publishing was awarded best cookbook in the Health Professionals Books category, beating out shortlisted books from France, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain.
According to the award citation for Food As Medicine–Diabetes: “This empowering and science-backed guide offers a practical and inspiring approach to managing one of the world’s most pressing health challenges through the healing power of food.” It joins the original Food As Medicine cookbook, which received a similar Best in the World award in 2017.
“There is now much greater recognition in all contexts as to the importance of books on health and well-being, and this is a growing area of interest,” said Signs manager Andrew Irvine, who represented the publisher at the award ceremony. “There were many excellent books in this category, so this award is extra-special and a credit to both Sue’s significant efforts and the work of the Signs team who were involved in publishing this book.”

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07/05/2025

07/05/2025

Missionary Book Promotes Evangelism in Community Without Adventist Presence

At Amaluza, a community with entrenched religious traditions located in the province of Loja, in southern Ecuador, this year’s missionary book is making a big difference. The Key to Change has allowed church volunteers to reach dozens of homes with a message of hope, transformation, and faith, leaders in the South Ecuador Mission (SEM) said.
The project began in May, with the support of the regional Education Department, which allowed Adventist volunteers to visit school and present on emotional and family well-being. Members of the local police also joined the initiative, actively listening to the presentations.
As a result of this activity, 27 families in the community have expressed their interest in receiving Bible studies in their homes. Rafael Bolívar, a pastor who coordinates Adventist mission in that area, emphasized how meaningful the initiative was. “It was an opportunity to strengthen family ties and promote formation in values, which we turned into an opportunity to sow the seed of the gospel,” he said.
Elid Moreira, SEM president, agreed. “What seemed like difficult terrain for the gospel is now bearing fruit, thanks to prayer, unity, and mission,” he said.

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07/05/2025

"My heart rejoiced when Elder Köhler thanked Elder Wilson and Nancy for their service to the church as our president over the past 15 years, and the delegates and all those in the dome rightly and vigorously applauded."
Full blog: https://session.adventistreview.org/behind-the-scenes/

07/05/2025

"We cannot focus only on our local needs; we need to look at our global challenges to finally preach the gospel of the kingdom to all the world." Full article: https://session.adventistreview.org/kohler-elected-gc-president/

07/05/2025

Church Opens Its Doors and Parking Lot to Bikers

On a recent cloudy Sabbath afternoon in South Bend, Indiana, the rumble of engines outside Berean Transformation Center Seventh-day Adventist Church signaled something more than a casual meet-up of motorcycle enthusiasts. Riders gathered not for a rally or race, but for prayer.
It was the Berean Transformation Center Church’s first-ever “Blessing of the Bikes,” an event combining both fellowship and outreach. At the heart of the initiative was Cedrick Chintembo, a seminary student and biker. Biker safety is what drove the idea, Chintembo said. “Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable on the road.”
One of the bikers in attendance was Edgar Luna, a Master of Divinity student. In addition to praying for bikers and their safety, Luna said he hoped the event would help change perceptions of bikers. “Sometimes we have a negative bias about them, but [we need] to create a space for them to be cared for and loved by the community, to learn about God and the love that God has for them.”
Claval Hunter, Adventist pastor, and his wife, Christina, were among several church leaders supporting the event. “We’ve lost friends in accidents. It’s nerve-racking, but this event helps us show love and support to that community.”

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