Stories & Commentaries

About Stories & Commentaries

From time to time, the North American Division shares commentaries on issues and/or events important to Adventists in this division. We also publish stories, which sometimes include interviews and features, to inspire our leaders and members.

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Baptized Teen Serves New Orleans Tornado Survivors

Aaron Atkison and his mom were baptized at the Clinton, Arkansas, Seventh-day Adventist Church on Feb. 11, 2017.

Statement from the North American Division on Baptism at Chico Seventh-day Adventist Church

The North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes that all people, no matter their sex, race, or gender identity or orientation are called into a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ.

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More than 7,700 Columbia Union Members Attend Caravan of Training Meetings

More than 7,700 Columbia Union Conference members recently attended Caravan of Training meetings at 24 sites across the union.

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Adventist Ministries Convention Sessions Available [Videos]

General and leadership sessions from the 2017 NAD Adventist ministries convention.

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Southwestern Adventist University Hosts 22nd Annual Hoops Classic

January 25-28, 2017, marks the 22nd anniversary of Southwestern Adventist University’s Hoops Classic. This year, 48 teams from all acroos the United States converged on the Southwestern campus for a weekend of basketball, friends, and spiritual activities. Several local Christian schools also participated.

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Carl Cosaert, Walla Walla Professor, Named President of Adventist Theological Society

Carl Cosaert, a Walla Walla University professor of biblical studies, was named president of the Adventist Theological Society (ATS) in November 2016, following a two-year term as president-elect.

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Burman University Board Votes New President

On Feb. 6, 2017, the Burman University board of trustees voted Loren Agrey to serve as the institution’s 25th president.

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Union College Expanded Nursing Simulation Center Preps Students for Real Practice

For nursing students like Zachary Krall, learning to make life and death patient care decisions can be a daunting challenge.

A Call to Care for Refugees

Throughout the Bible God instructs humankind to welcome strangers and treat them as equals — with love, care, and respect. Furthermore, in Matthew 25, Jesus raises the bar and says we should treat strangers much better than ourselves. We are to treat them as we would treat God.

Adventists Respond to the Call to Care for Refugees

Throughout the Bible God instructs mankind to welcome strangers and treat them as equals — with love, care, and respect. Furthermore, in Matthew 25, Jesus raises the bar and says we should treat strangers much better than ourselves. We are to treat them as we would treat God.