Month: December 2020
Returning Tithes and Offerings: NAD Giving Trends
Do you remember the story of the widow’s mites found in Mark 12:41-44? Jesus is sitting at the temple, watching…
Sabbath School and Prayer Meeting: Is It Time to Reinvent?
Have you ever walked into Sabbath School or the midweek service and wondered, “Where is everyone? Have I confused the…
Is Bigger Better? Church Attendance in the North American Division
In a 2014 study conducted by the Institute for Church Ministry, researchers found that slightly more than half (53%) of…
Training Up Our Children: Adventist Education in the NAD
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 22:6 to, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when…
99 Is Not Enough: The Presence of Reconnecting Ministries in the NAD
In Luke 15:3-7, Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep: So he told them this parable: “What man of…
Reversing the Downward Trend of Church Attendance in the NAD
It’s no secret that church attendance and membership in the United States and Canada is decreasing. The Yearbook of American and…
Loving and Leaving: Youth Attitudes towards the Adventist Church
When you think of groups of people who “love” the church, does “youth” come to mind? But that is, in…
“Invite Your Friends!” Youth Attitudes on Inviting Friends to Sabbath School and Church
Think back to when you were a young person. What did you value most? Mostly likely, your friends ranked right…
“I Look Forward to the Sabbath with Joy:” Young Adult Views on the Sabbath
When God created the Sabbath, He intended it to be a day of rest and reflection – a day to…
Cyber Safety: Protecting Our Youth on Social Media
Twitter.Instagam.Facebook.YouTube.Snapchat. Like it or not, social media is a powerful force in today’s society. Not only is it used for…