Trans-European Division acknowledges mistakes of the past, seeks ways to move forward
16 December 2019| St Albans, UK [Raafat Kamal, on behalf of the TED] Following a series of consultations and a time of reflection, the Trans-European Division issued the following apology on Monday, 16 December.
Read MoreThe British Union Conference Evangelism, Discipleship & Mission Summit (BEAMS)
9 December 2019 | Hinckley, UK [BUC news] "God has called us to greater exploits for Him, bigger than we can dream or imagine." These rousing words of Dr Kirk Thomas, British Union Conference (BUC) Evangelism and Sabbath School director, began a new training event called 'BEAMS' (the BUC Evangelism, Discipleship and Mission summit).
Read MoreThe bigger picture at Division-wide Treasury Advisory
5 December 2019 | Bečići, Montenegro [Victor Hulbert] How do you provide sound financial leadership across a myriad of small conferences, missions and unions including a variety of languages and accounting systems? The solution, for Nenad Jepuranović, treasurer for the Trans-European Division (TED), was to support all the unions and conferences through an intensive 3-day…
Read MoreRound-table consultation to lead strategy for 2020-2025
27 November 2019 | Bečići, Montenegro [Victor Hulbert] Departmental directors traditionally share their vision and reports during plenary sessions of Year-End meetings. This year an innovative project led to more discussion and opportunity for future planning.
Read MoreTED Executive Committee responds to GC Annual Council warning
26 November 2019 | Bečići, Montenegro [Victor Hulbert] On Friday, 22 November the Executive Committee of the Trans-European Division (TED) voted to “endorse the commitment of the Scandinavian unions to mission and express a joint motion of solidarity with the leaders of the three unions as they find the best way to deal with this important…
Read MorePray for Albania
Updated 28 November 2019 | Tirana, Albania [tedNEWS with Leo España] At least 31 are reported dead and over 650 injured in the most powerful earthquake to hit Albania in decades. The 6.4-magnitude quake struck shortly before 4am local time on Tuesday, 26 November some 30km (19 miles) west of the capital, Tirana.
Read MoreAdventist church gives guidance for UK voters
22 November 2019 | Grantham, UK [tedNEWS/BUC Communications] Sometimes events overtake us and we have to respond – and even engage! With a General Election in the UK on Thursday, 12 December, Adventist leaders have chosen to rapidly prepare guidance for the general public as they consider their election options.
Read MoreA 90-Year ‘Passion for Mission’ highlighted at TED Year-End Meetings
22 November 2019 | Bečići, Montenegro [Victor Hulbert] For ninety years, the Trans-European Division has overseen the mission and ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a vast, diverse, and ever-changing territory. Now a new book and a short documentary film highlight a passion for mission right from the early origins of the Church in…
Read MoreTED Women in Ministry Retreat provides breathing space, facilitates rejuvenation
20 November 2019 | Bečići, Montenegro [Victor Hulbert] Inspiring preaching, insightful workshops, helpful networking – but most of all – time! For female pastors, Bible workers and administrators across the Trans-European Division (TED), the opportunity to meet, relax and share at the TED Women in Ministry retreat was, for them, a godsend.
Read MoreAdventist Literature highlighted at Belgrade book fair, Serbia
19 November 2019 | Nova Pazova, Serbia [Saša Todoran] The International Belgrade Book Fair is a significant event in the Serbian cultural calendar. Held at the end of October, the decades old event attracts people to enjoy a variety of literary activities covering creativity, education, cultural exchanges with a variety of countries and the launch…
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