In 2024, the North American Division website garnered more than 1.1 million page views. Close to 473,000 unique page views (first visit clicks) were directed to the NAD website with 334K from the United States and 20K from Canada.
The top 10 most-visited news articles for 2024 are listed below. Click the titles to read the full articles, and enjoy this 2023 North American Division news year-in-review. And enjoy several popular stories that made the cut in our top 10 that were not NAD originals — these are listed at the end of our 2024 list.
1. Storm Interrupts International Pathfinder Camporee, Displaces Some Campers
Published on Aug. 6, 2024
The 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee at the CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities canceled its Tuesday night program due to thunderstorms that brought heavy rains and lightning. Shortly before 6 p.m. MT on August 6, campers were evacuated from tents and moved inside buildings for shelter from the storm, which produced strong wind gusts.
On Aug. 6, 2024, storms disrupted the International Pathfinder Camporee, causing the cancelation of the evening program and displacing campers. Photo by Pieter Damsteegt/North American Division
2. Divine Genius: Funding the Seventh-day Adventist Worldwide Movement
Published on Jan. 31, 2024
"Where does all that money go?" As a church employee for more than 40 years, 30-plus of which as a treasurer, Randy Robinson has heard that question more times than any other. It is a profoundly legitimate question, but one that is difficult to answer because of the complexity of the church's financial system. But that's no excuse for not providing a clear and understandable answer. The goal of this article is to help demystify some of the complexity.
3. More than 60,000 Youth to Set Up Camp in Gillette, Wyoming, for Week-Long Event Filled with Learning, Worship, and Community Outreach
Published April 26, 2024
More than 60,000 young people, hailing from more than 100 countries, will set up a tent and RV city August 5-11, 2024, as they attend the Ninth International Pathfinder Camporee at the CAM-PLEX Facilities in Gillette, Wyoming.
4. Pentecost 2025 Initiative Voted by the North American Division Executive Committee
Published May 29, 2024
On May 29, 2024, the North American Division Executive Committee has voted to approve Pentecost 2025, an initiative to be launched for church leaders and members alike to seek the Holy Spirit’s power and mobilize for evangelism with the goal of holding at least 3,000 proclamation initiatives division wide in 2025. Starting in July, Adventists with approval from their church board can sign up to be part of Pentecost 2025, with the option to apply for startup funds.
During the May 29, 2024, North American Division Executive Committee, NAD president G. Alexander Bryant reminds those in attendance about the July 1 registration opening for Pentecost 2025, the new initiative voted by the committee. Photo by Kimberly Luste Maran
5. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada Announces New Contract with Christian Record Services
Published Dec. 19, 2024
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada is pleased to announce a new three-year contract with Christian Record Services to provide services to members who are blind and visually impaired. This partnership, effective from 2025 to 2027, will enhance the quality of life for many individuals across Canada.
6. North American Division President Responds to Shooting at Adventist Elementary School in California
Published Dec. 5, 2024
This is the response by the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church President to the December 4, 2024, shooting incident at the Feather River Seventh-day Adventist School and statement of the Northern California Conference.
Aerial view of the 2024 "Believe the Promise" International Pathfinder Camporee nighttime amphitheater on August 9 as Pathfinders arrive and settle in for the program. Photo by Pieter Damsteegt
7. International Pathfinder Camporee Announces Decision to End Nighttime Program a Day Early Due to Weather-Related Concerns
Published Aug. 9, 2024
On Thursday evening, Aug. 8, 2024, the decision was made to conclude the International Pathfinder Camporee (IPC) earlier than expected. Camporee leadership published an announcement in the early morning hours on Aug. 9, after announcing the decision to attendees the previously night after the nighttime program.
8. Oakwood University President to Take on New Role at the North American Division
Published on Oct. 21, 2024
On Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, the Oakwood University Board of Trustees announced that Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., has accepted a new position with the North America Division. In a statement, Oakwood University shared that Pollard has accepted a new opportunity to join the North American Division as assistant to the president for pastoral continuing education and mission, commencing July 1.
A toddler girl smiles and interacts during one of the pilot programs in the NAD for the new Alive in Jesus Sabbath School curriculum. Photo by Pieter Damsteegt
9. New Children’s Sabbath School Curriculum to Roll Out in January 2025
Published on Oct. 8, 2024
Sabbath Schools in Seventh-day Adventist churches around the world will see a big change as the Alive in Jesus curriculum launches in January 2025, with the roll out of materials for babies (birth through 12 months) and beginners (1-3 years). The rollout will continue for the next three years for age groups kindergarten and primary (2026), followed by junior and teen (projected for 2027), and youth (projected for 2028).
10. Oakwood University Emerges as the New National Champion at the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Published on April 24, 2024
Oakwood University has emerged as the new national champion at the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) held on April 12, 2024. The Alabama-based university defeated 31 other teams to take home the title and a $100,000 institutional grant. Howard University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College finished in the top four.
The 2024 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge winning team, coached by Steven Lai Hing, includes Jonathan Gunthrope, Hannah Browning, Janiah Hinds, and Grayson Mejia. Photo provided by Oakwood University
Two Additional Top Stories
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Detroit City Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church Hosts First Pathfinder Day for Inkster Community Nighthawks
Published Sept. 25, 2024, on the NAD website
On Sabbath, September 14, the Detroit City Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church marked a significant milestone as they hosted the first-ever Pathfinder Day for the Inkster Community Nighthawks, their sponsored Pathfinder club. The special occasion was celebrated with great enthusiasm, as clubs from across the Motor City area gathered to support the Nighthawks.
Coming in at No. 10, from the Columbia Union Conference ...
Despite Event Cancellation, Southern Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church Sentinels Attempt Guinness World Record for Tent Setup
Published Oct. 9, 2024, on the NAD website
Wanting to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest setup of a four-person tent at the International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyo., this summer, members of the Southern Asian Church Seventh-day Adventist Church (SASDAC) Sentinels Pathfinder Club in Silver Spring, Maryland, were disappointed when the planned competition didn’t take place.