The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates as a representative democracy. The Church’s final authority is the assembly of duly-elected delegates from all parts of the world field in its General Conference Session.
Read MoreDismissal of Unfaithful Shepherds, Part II
In the first article of this series, Dismissal of Unfaithful Shepherds, it was seen that unfaithful ministers in the remnant church must be converted or purged out before the remnant church receives the promised showers of blessing through the latter rain, or makes decided progress in the movement of the Three Angels’ messages.
Read MoreAnnual Council: Doctor links ‘healthy’ music to depression recovery
Simple, melodic music and hymns play a vital role in improving depression and anxiety, according to President of Weimar Institute Neil Nedley.
Read MoreWO at Annual Council: officers appeal for respect of the world church
Fallout from the world church’s decision on women’s ordination has begun.
Read MoreAnnual Council: former U.S. ambassador urges faithfulness to God’s policies
Former US Ambassador to Malta and Seventh-day Adventist Kathryn Proffitt presented the devotional at the General Conference Annual Council’s first business session Sunday.
Read MoreTed Wilson: Everyone a sower
We are living in a time of unprecedented change. God has asked His remnant people, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to prepare the way of the Lord, to lean completely on Him and receive the power of the latter rain of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreMore transparency needed among God's people
There was a time when no one seemed to care what happened at the General Conference committee.
Read MoreSDA Annual Council 2015 begins
Actions of unions, conferences and individuals in disharmony with church policy may be addressed at Annual Council as well.
Read MoreCreation wording strengthened in fundamental belief number six
On July 6 the Fundamental Beliefs (FB) Committee of the General Conference, led by Artur Stele and Angel Rodriguez, moved to revise Adventist fundamental beliefs 6 and 8 on creation and the great controversy.
Read MoreMotion failed: a report on July 8 WO proceedings
A subdued crowd of delegates and observers left the General Conference 2015 business session at the Alamodome Wednesday, some with slight smiles, some with looks of sadness, some in silence while others talked earnestly.
Read MorePerceived pro-WO wording recommended for church manual, debate ensues
“The next item” Wollan said, “to bring the harmony of the church manual in the way we use the term ‘pastor.’ Some places we use the term ‘minister,’ sometimes ‘pastor,’ and we are actually suggesting throughout the manual, to use the word ‘pastor’ instead of ‘minister’ . . . I so move.”
Read MoreElder Ted Wilson Reelected by Landslide Vote
Raymond Hartwell of the North American Division (NAD) appeared at a microphone to speak. Hartwell briefly stated his respect for the church, the leaders, and the process and immediately requested that, the report of Wilson’s name be referred back to the committee.
Read MoreClean thinking and women's ordination
A small number of influential men will not decide this issue for the entire world church, and that is good. Let us pray for our leaders and delegates to vote to return to apostolic, primitive Bible godliness. The urgency of the times demands this in our decisions leading to, and at, General Conference Session in San Antonio, 2015.
Read MoreWhy you're not praying more
We should pray much. We need to pray much. Jesus prayed much. If He needed to pray much, how much more should we pray? Secret prayer is the breath of the soul, yet many of us are weak and easily overcome by sin because we do not pray much. We will never enter into the fullness of communion with God, understand His Word, or have the power to relieve the woes of sin and Satan all around us, nor will we will make it into God's kingdom, if we do not, "watch and pray" (Mark 13:33).
Read MoreDismissal of unfaithful shepherds
In the Bible, along with promises of tender mercy for the repentant, are stern warnings for the rebellious. These warnings are to be delivered by those who understand the end of sinners.
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