Adventist Church News

As communities across the Southwest recover from recent rounds of flooding, North American Division Adventist Community Services (NAD ACS) is working with local leaders to identify needs and coordinate assistance in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. According to a Nov. 4, 2026, report from W. Derrick Lea, NAD ACS executive director, division and local ACS […]

November 1, the fourth day of the 2026 North American Division Annual Council (NAD AC or DAC), was a full day of business sessions, with one of the more crucial discussions on finances. G. Alexander Bryant, NAD president, broached several related topics: how tithe is shared among conferences, unions, the division, and the world church; […]

On November 1, day four of the North American Division’s 2026 NAD Annual Council, Kyoshin Ahn, executive secretary since 2020, presented his secretary’s report. His presentation examined the current state of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America; analyzed vital signs of church health, including baptism, attendance, and pastoral staffing; and shared how God is […]

How can the Seventh-day Adventist Church expand its reach in North America’s growing cities while continuing to serve rural and underserved communities? This question emerged during the North American Division’s (NAD) Annual Council on Nov. 2, 2026, as Adventist church leaders examined evangelism strategies, pastoral shortages, and new resources for local congregations. David Trim, director […]

At Friday evening vespers during the North American Division’s annual council, General Conference treasurer Paul Douglas preached from 1 Corinthians 11 after executive committee members and guests shared an agape feast and foot washing. His message led the group into communion. Church leaders, who had spent the day in meetings, set their titles aside Friday […]

The North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church announced plans to distribute five million copies of Jesus Makes All Things New in 2027 during its fourth day of annual council on November 1, 2026.  Produced by Pacific Press Publishing Association, Jesus Makes All Things New features nine chapters adapted from Ellen G. White’s The Desire of Ages, a book […]