Norwegian educators discover the book about the Book
19 February 2020 | Røyse, Norway [Nina Myrdal] New curriculum standards for the course ‘Christianity, Religion and Ethics’ in Norwegian elementary schools owned and operated by different churches and denominations in Norway come into effect in August 2020. To prepare for the changes, 25 religion teachers from Adventist schools across Norway met for a professional…
Read MoreScottish Leaders challenged to ‘do something extraordinary’ during annual training event
17 February 2020 | Crieff, Scotland [Jimmy Botha / tedNEWS] "You have to be brave to do something extraordinary for God," says Simon Martin, TED discipleship coach for Scandinavia. He was speaking to 77 Scottish church leaders at Crieff Adventist church during their annual leadership training day on Sunday 26 January.
Read MoreModern Slavery – It’s bigger than you think
13 February 2020 | Binfield, UK [Helen Pearson] When news stories about people trafficking make the headlines, we are all shocked. But we tend to forget. On Tuesday, 11 February Diversity lecture at Newbold College offered insights into the hidden and mostly ignored slavery behind the headlines in modern Britain. Hundreds of thousands of lives…
Read MoreWhat you believe has power over you
11 February 2020 | Oslo, Norway [Tor Tjeransen] Mental health was a major focus during a significant health congress organised by the Health Department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Norway.
Read MoreFrom Mars to mobiles – sharing the gospel in Greece
10 February 2020 | Athens, Greece [TED/Greek Mission Communications] Standing on Mars Hill watching Friday evening sunset, Victor Hulbert recognised the similarities between the ancient world of first century Christianity and the modern challenges of 21st century Athens.
Read MorePupils in Adventist schools over-perform
10 February 2020 | Krokkleiva, Norway [Nina Myrdal] A holistic approach to education contributes to student achievement. On the third and fourth of February, 150 employees from Adventist schools and kindergartens gathered for a conference at the Sundvolden Hotel, a 35-minute drive north-west of Oslo.
Read MoreFire at TED owned flats, residents temporarily rehoused
29 January 2020 | St Albans, UK [Victor Hulbert] Emergency services were called to the Hollies, a block of 12 flats owned by the Trans-European Division at 3:15 pm on Tuesday, 28 January. Firefighters quelled a fire which was contained to one first floor flat. Smoke and water damage to seven other flats is being assessed.
Read MoreStand Together – 75 years since Auschwitz
27 January 2020 | St Albans, UK [Victor Hulbert] It is 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops on 27 January 1945. There are now few survivors. Fewer to tell the story. It is a horror that has haunted history and blemished Europe.
Read MoreHungarian Church leader awarded for work with minorities
20 January 2020 | Budapest, Hungary [Tamás Ócsai] Jenő Szigeti, a former president of Hungarian Union Conference and a Church historian, has been awarded a prize for his life-long work in higher educational and pastoral care, focused on minorities.
Read MoreKari Paulsen, Wife of Former World Church President Jan Paulsen, Dies at 85
16 January 2020 | Drammen, Norway [Mark A. Kellner / Adventist Review / tedNEWS] “She struck me as sincere and kind and as a big support for her husband standing tall by his side,” reflects Trans-European Division President Raafat Kamal. “We as a TED office family are saddened by the loss of Kari Paulsen and…
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