Profiles

Joe Wheeler, Author of More Than 100 Books, Passes to His Rest

Joseph L. Wheeler, best known for his Christmas in My Heart series, died Tuesday morning, December 16 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. He was 89. An author and editor/compiler of more than 100 books, Wheeler was widely regarded as one of America’s leading short-story anthologists.  Born May 30, 1936, at St. Helena Sanitarium in California’s Napa Valley, … Continued

Pacific Press Publishing Association

December 23, 2025

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“Who Was Ellen G. White?”

One hundred ten years after her death, Seventh-day Adventists continue to uphold the relevance and tremendous blessing of her prophetic gift. But who was Ellen G. White?

Jonathan Gomide

October 24, 2025

Bolivia Supporting Ministry Trains Young People for Wholistic Mission Service

An accident and a time of reflection changed the lives of Seventh-day Adventist dentist Dosung Kim and his family. While piloting his plane one evening almost two decades ago, with his wife and children on board, the plane developed mechanical issues and began losing altitude. The family crash-landed in an orchard, but everyone miraculously survived … Continued

Marcos Paseggi

June 27, 2025

The Rookie Communicator, the White House Advisor, and the Grace of God

Loanne Liligeto was in tears. It was April 2024, and after 15 years as an English teacher and three years as the associate director for Family, Women’s and Children’s ministries for the Solomon Islands Mission (SIM), she was facing her greatest work challenge yet. A few days before, she had received a call from the … Continued

Marcos Paseggi

March 22, 2025

“More Than a Job”

Don Pavlicek grew up in another Christian denomination and worked steadily until his retirement. Afterward he occasionally picked up part-time jobs to stay busy. There was a cleaning company he repeatedly called but never got through. After the same number appeared in an online ad, his wife encouraged him to try one more time, and, … Continued

Vernon Herholdt

February 22, 2025

Adventist Artist Blends Worship and Creativity Through Her Paintings

In a quiet corner of the sanctuary, amid hymns and prayers, Donné Antonia Haynes sits with her easel, capturing the spirit of worship on her canvas. For her, painting is more than a talent or profession—it’s an act of worship. As the congregation sings and the sermon unfolds, her brush moves in harmony, translating faith … Continued

Royston Philbert

February 15, 2025

“Ministry Helps Me See That Each Person Has a Life Experience and a Story”

Dawson Stephens hasn’t always felt the passion for ministry that he has today. It took strong action from God to change the trajectory of the life of this senior theology major in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee, United States, and he uses his testimony to inspire other believers who are … Continued

Chehalis Eno

January 25, 2025

‘Serving Is Our Way of Living God’s Purpose for Our Lives’

After finishing high school, Ellen Lopes found herself facing a decision that would define her life. She had dreamed of being a missionary, but she wasn’t sure how to go about it. During a devotional initiative titled “40 Dawns With God,” Ellen began praying earnestly for direction. “Each prayer seemed like a conversation with God, … Continued

Cristina Levano

January 11, 2025

Closer to Jesus than I Thought

Irada Flood is no stranger to long and life-altering journeys. Not only did she leave her native Kazakhstan and travel more than 6,000 miles to a new life in the United States, but she also moved from an atheistic upbringing into a new spiritual home—Christianity.  “In Kazakh culture,” Irada explains, “my educational, social, and political … Continued

Beverly Matiko

January 4, 2025

The Gift of God

Dawson Stephens hasn’t always felt the passion for ministry that he does today. It took strong action from God to change the trajectory of the life of this senior theology major in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University, and he uses his testimony to inspire others struggling with their faith. Stephens grew up … Continued

Chehalis Eno

December 25, 2024

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