Press Releases

Adventist Women Leaders (AWL) has joined the North American Division Women’s Ministries Department. The community’s new home is part of a larger plan to help AWL grow, reach and serve more women leaders with resources, events and mentoring opportunities.

Leah JM Dean, executive coach, author, and speaker will be the featured speaker at the next Adventist Women Leaders Luncheon, to be held on Jan. 11, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The event will be held in conjunction with the North American Division Adventist Ministries Convention. This in-person event is part of the organization’s response to member requests for more mentoring, coaching, tools, and resources. “As leaders, especially Christian leaders, God has literally handed us the keys to be able to impact destinies,” says Dean.

On Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. CST, Breath of Life Television Ministries will premiere a Thanksgiving special entitled "The Gratitude Project." This special will stream exclusively on the Breath of Life YouTube page and app.

On November 16, the U.S. Senate voted to advance the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404), legislation that addresses federal and state recognition of same-sex marriages and is expected to pass following the Thanksgiving congressional recess. The amended legislation now contains provisions that address the core religious freedom concerns raised by the bill.

On Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, the North American headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will give away 10,000 lbs. of fresh fruit and vegetables. “During this Thanksgiving season, we want to help our neighbors and express our gratitude for being a part of the local Howard County community,” says Orlan Johnson, Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Ministries for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America.

On Sept. 27, 2022, the Oakwood Adventist Academy’s case against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSSA) was resolved with a promise by AHSAA that moving forward it would reschedule all games that conflict with the Sabbath. OAA brought the suit against AHSSA this past spring after OAA was unable to play in the AHSAA state tournament for basketball in February.

Each night, from September 24 - October 1, at 7 p.m. CT, Breath of Life TV will host its fall revival — Hope Rally 2022 — with Pastor Debleaire K. Snell, Breath of Life speaker/director.

From October 19 to 22, It Is Written will present Grounded. Grounded is a revival series focused on leading viewers into a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

The world is officially sadder and more worried than ever before. According to Gallup’s latest annual global update, people are experiencing the highest levels of sadness, worry, and stress ever reported in the history of the survey. ... To help give your brain a boost of health and happiness, Vibrant Life magazine has created “Your Amazing Brain,” a special issue filled with research, encouraging stories, expert advice, and practical suggestions.

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) will commemorate World Refugee Day on June 20, 2022, and observe World Refugee Sabbath on June 18 by remembering the plight of millions of families, women, children, and individual people who have been displaced by war, violence, persecution, and human rights abuses.