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Too Many to Count: North American Division Offers Numerous Resources at Booths in Exhibit Hall
In addition to a selection of vegetarian treats and drinks from around the world, along with books, pens and other giveaways, attendees exploring the North American Division (NAD) exhibit space will leave with fresh ideas, valuable resources, and helpful information.

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.

Adventist Media Ministries Tap into Timely Innovations to Declare the Timeless Message of Christ
God has appointed His followers to proliferate the everlasting gospel and the three angels’ messages throughout the world. One way to diminish this daunting task is to utilize various technological advancements to achieve a more extensive reach. Voice of Prophecy and It Is Written have done this effectively for many decades.

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.

Five Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Delta Surge
Physician leaders from the AdventHealth Central Florida Division recently published a New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) article outlining how clinical leaders moved beyond their traditional focus on quality and safety and drove change and innovation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Kindness Repaid
In Greene County, Tennessee, only one-third of a mile separates Riverview Community Seventh-day Adventist Church from Victory Church of God. And now, the two congregations are sharing a single worship space! Here’s the story behind how two churches of different denominations have allowed the love of God to perpetuate uncommon grace between their congregations.

Community Service Center Experiences Increase in Patrons and Donations, Seeks Storage Expansion
The Adventist Community Service Center of Fort Madison, Iowa, seeks to expand its storage after experiencing an increase in both patrons and item donations. According to the center’s director Janie Warner, the center was so full of donations that it was difficult to walk around inside, which led personnel to set up tables outside for those in need.

Appreciation Never Expires
It’s always encouraging to hear the words “thank you.” We love feeling appreciated and also hearing it expressed. There’s a good reason for our affection towards appreciation, it’s built into our DNA — we received the trait from our heavenly Father. Expressing our thanks has no expiration date. I discovered this after expressing my gratitude to my former neighbor for her unselfish act of Christian kindness towards me a long time ago.