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Adventist Media Ministries Tap into Timely Innovations to Declare the Timeless Message of Christ

<figure class="figure aligncenter size--large"> <img alt="It Is Written" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b1a743af-9401-4708-bfa9-b97b620d628c" height="1365" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/54633582443_a718f5fef7_k.jpg" width="2048" class="align-center" loading="lazy"> <figcaption class="figcaption"><p class="font--secondary--xs"><em>John Bradshaw (left), president of It Is Written, is on the set in the exhibit hall with a guest, at the General Conference held July 3-12, 2025.</em></figcaption></figure>


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The North American Division President's Report at the 2025 General Conference Session Highlights Discipleship, Media, Mentorship, and Service

On Saturday evening, July 5, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America (NAD) presented the first division report at the 2025 General Conference Session. NAD president G. Alexander Bryant, executive secretary Kyoshin Ahn, and treasurer Judy R. Glass introduced the video, which focused on the division’s ministry activities and accomplishments during the past three years.


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Erton C. Köhler Elected as General Conference President

Erton C. Köhler was elected to the office of the president of the General Conference (GC) on July 4, 2025, during the 62nd GC Session in St. Louis, Missouri. Köhler’s election marks the beginning of his first term as the spiritual and administrative leader of a worldwide movement that spans more than 200 countries and includes more than 23 million members.


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Rooted in the Word: Scripture Comes Alive at the 2025 NAD Pathfinder Bible Experience

From April 25 to 26, more than 3,000 Pathfinders, supporters, and volunteers packed the arena in historic Battle Creek, Michigan,&nbsp;for a weekend of worship, Bible knowledge testing, and celebration. And on Sabbath, April 26, 185 teams — the second highest number ever — gathered in person from across North America and beyond.&nbsp;Four&nbsp;teams joined virtually.


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Breath of Life Kicks Off New Show Series, "Fresh Start Sundays"

On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Breath of Life Ministries will launch a new YouTube series called "Fresh Start Sundays." Each Sunday, at 10 a.m. CST, viewers will receive a spiritual boost for the new week.


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Gilda Roddy, Associate Director for Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, North American Division, Commissioned as U.S. Army Reserve Chaplain

On April 17, 2023, M. Gilda Dholah-Roddy, associate director of the North American Division Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries (NAD ACM), was commissioned as a U.S. Army Reserve chaplain in a ceremony held at the NAD headquarters in Columbia, Maryland. In the U.S. Army Reserve, Chaplain (Captain) Dholah-Roddy will offer spiritual and pastoral support to the 55th sustainment brigade based in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.


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The Best Small Group Ministry in the Local Church

As a pastor, I have noticed over the years that one of the main reasons people stop going to church is the lack of friends and meaningful relationships in the church. Loneliness and church should be an oxymoron. Some say that we go to church to meet God, and it should not be used as a social club. I disagree. Acts 2:42 says: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (KJV).


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U.S. News & World Report Names AdventHealth for Children Among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024

AdventHealth for Children has been recognized as a 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses and their doctors in choosing the right hospital.