Ministries
The Moral Courage to Care
Some of the most important work in the world never gets photographed. It is the courage to care, again and again, for people whose suffering is far from home. As we remember World Humanitarian Day every August 19, the ADRA president invites readers to reflect on what it means to care for the least of these.
Paulo Lopes
August 19, 2026
Lay Members Convention Calls Believers to “Hasten the Day, Prepare the Way”
The 2026 Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (ASi) International Convention concluded in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, on August 1 with a question that transformed four days of preaching, prayer, testimonies and practical training into a personal call: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” (Isa. 6:8). Under the theme “Hasten the Day, Prepare … Continued
Adventist-laymen’s Services
August 13, 2026
Let the Children Come: What Jesus Teaches Us About Refugee Children
“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 19:14). There is a moment in the Gospels that I return to often. The disciples, trying to manage the crowd, turn children away from Jesus. And Jesus stops them. He doesn’t simply allow the … Continued
Paulo Lopes
June 19, 2026
Justice Is Not Optional: Why Compassion Must Be Paired With Action
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow” (Isa. 1:17, NIV). I grew up in a tradition that taught me that compassion was a virtue. And it is. But over a lifetime of humanitarian work, I have come to believe something … Continued
Paulo Lopes
May 25, 2026
What’s the Difference Between Emergency Relief and Long-term Development?
When disaster strikes, the world watches. News cameras arrive, and donations pour in. Help mobilizes within hours. But then, weeks later, the world starts to move on. The cameras leave; the headlines fade. But the communities? They’re still there, facing years of rebuilding that most donors will never see. The reality is that emergency relief and long-term development aren’t … Continued
ADRA International, and Adventist Review
May 12, 2026
New Zealand Youth for Christ Conference Focuses on Core Adventist Belief
A diverse group of young adults from across New Zealand gathered near the capital city of Wellington from April 2-5, 2026, for the fourth New Zealand Youth Conference (NZYC). Attendees arrived by ferry, plane, and car from both the North and South Islands, with some joining from Australia and the United States. NZYC, a supporting … Continued
Adventist Review Staff
April 24, 2026
When a Secular Company Preached the Gospel to an Adventist Business
Some time ago Unión, the health food company managed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Peru, noted a worrying trend. Even though their sales were doing well, often beating the competition in the area of healthy bread loaves and plant-based products, they noticed some branding confusion. “We had various brand designs, with different colors, fonts, … Continued
Marcos Paseggi
February 19, 2026
The Joy of Giving
When we give freely, we experience a joy and a sense of purpose that no amount of receiving can match. Through giving, we sow seeds of blessing that God will multiply—not just for us, but for others.
Johnetta Barmadia Flomo
December 22, 2025
Ken Norton Named Voice of Prophecy Speaker/Director
Ken Norton, Voice of Prophecy Bible School director, has accepted the invitation of the North American Division to become the speaker/director of the ministry. Norton will begin in his new role in January. Norton joined the Voice of Prophecy in March of this year as director of the Discover Bible School. Prior to his time … Continued
Voice of Prophecy
December 16, 2025
Cooking With Purpose
Healthy cooking, stronger communities. Quinoa Plant-Based is more than recipes—it’s ministry.
Stephanie Salazar
December 15, 2025
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