Following Annual Council actions, division also votes to join theology of ordination study

North American Division President Dan Jackson and Secretary Alex Bryant chair a discussion on a variance of policy regarding commissioned ministers, Monday, October 31. The division has previously asked the General Conference if commissioned ministers could serve as conference presidents. The request was denied. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

North American Adventists reaffirm commissioned ministers as conference, mission presidents

ADRA distributes thousands of emergency care packages, cases of water

ADRA Thailand teams load boats with emergency supplies for the Bang Pa Ku villages this week. In the capital, Bangkok, floodwaters on the outskirts are moving toward the city center. [photo courtesy ADRA]

In Thailand, humanitarian arm of church responds to worst flooding in 50 years

First global Adventist meeting on emotional well-being draws 500 people

Dr. Carlos Fayard, associate professor of psychiatry at LLU and chair of the conference planning committee, said the gathering was designed to help Adventist health practitioners and church administrators connect with new theory, research and practices in treating mental health problems while remaining true to their faith tradition. [photos: Jim Ponder]

Adventist health leaders aim to destigmatize, treat mental health

Creative adaptation of new communication platforms necessary, Neff says

David Neff, editor of Christianity Today, said magazine content is increasingly delivered through electronic and mobile formats to meet the changing wishes of readers. He spoke at the Society of Adventist Communicators annual convention on October 21 in Lombard, a suburb of Chicago. [photo: Kenn Dixon]

CT editor: Clear, transparent communication is 'lifeblood' of organization

Voted document stresses transparency, accountability among Adventist leadership

Adventist world church Treasurer Robert E. Lemon and church auditing services Director Paul Douglas are working together to stress the importance of transparency in financial reporting. Here, Lemon delivers the treasurer's report earlier this week. [ANN file photo]

Communication at core of effective governance, church financial officers say

Thirty years after last hosting, Indiana's capital celebrates 'quality' convention

Leonard Hoops, president of the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, makes his pitch to Annual Council delegates on October 12, 2011, for the 2020 General Conference Session to be held in Indianapolis. A total of four cities were asked to bid and only two came to present to the Executive Committee. Delegates chose Indianapolis over Atlanta, the other bidding city.

Indianapolis Returns as 2020 Adventist General Conference Session Location

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CT editor: Clear, transparent communication is 'lifeblood' of organization

Communication at core of effective governance, church financial officers say

Indianapolis Returns as 2020 Adventist General Conference Session Location