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On July 20, 2026, the North American Division (NAD) elected Andrew Choi to serve as the administrator of the North American Division Retirement Plans, filling the vacancy left by Edwin G. Romero, who answered a call to serve in the Southern Union Conference. Choi was also elected associate treasurer for the NAD. He started at […]

On July 13, 2026, the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission, expressing appreciation for the commission’s commitment to protecting religious freedom while raising significant concerns about portions of its draft report addressing the relationship between church and state. The formal letter of statement from […]

Pacific Union College is celebrating a significant milestone after receiving a six-year accreditation reaffirmation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), a decision that recognizes the college’s academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and years of intentional progress. As part of its decision, WSCUC also removed the Notice of Concern previously issued to the college, […]

Young adults from across the country are invited to gather in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 4-6, 2026, for the third annual Breath of Life Young Adult Rally. Hosted by Breath of Life Television Ministries in partnership with the Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) and the Southern California Conference (SCC), this year’s rally is centered on the theme, “Understanding the Assignment.” The weekend […]

Near the end of the fall semester last year, a student approached Kalicia Clements, associate professor in Southern Adventist University’s School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling, with a small but troubling concern. She had lost something important. They paused together to offer a simple, earnest prayer, asking Jesus to keep the item safe and help […]

Montemorelos University (UM) formalized a new partnership with the State Ministry of Health of Nuevo León in Mexico to promote awareness about organ and tissue donation across the state. The agreement was signed on September 26, 2025, during the…

The Family Ministries Department of the Nepal Section organized a family retreat from October 10 to 12, 2025. This retreat was designed for church leaders and their families, including children. Seventeen families, totaling 45 individuals, attend…

The Department of Architecture at Sahmyook University successfully hosted its International Biennial of Adventist Academic Architecture (BIAAA) event from September 29 to October 2, 2025, at the university’s International Education Center. Sinc…

Seventh-day Adventist leaders across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic are working to locate members and assess damage after Hurricane Melissa tore through the islands from October 27–30, 2025. The storm toppled power lines, uproot…

The 10,000 Toes Campaign is set to restore two wellness clinics in the South Pacific, thanks to funds raised through a collaborative effort by the  Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San) and  Avondale University . During the 10,000 Toes fifth annual…