“But Jesus, we have nothing to give”
31 August 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [John Surridge] In the packed schedule of the EPC very little time is wasted. Even before the countdown clock on the screen has begun its descent to the official programme start, there is a buzz of activity on the stage. Musicians make final preparations, the media team rehearse their…
Read MoreWhat if God is an Atheist?
5 August 2018 | Kassel, Germany [Costin Jordache, Director of Communication and News Editor, Adventist Review] Global Youth Leaders Congress discusses the character of God and the nature of the Church.Small groups discussing challenging questions on a park bench, strangers praying together, spontaneous outbursts of group singing at metro stations. These are only some of…
Read MoreBible Launch at Global Youth Leaders Congress
1 August 2018 | Kassell, Germany [Victor Hulbert with Corrado Cozzi, TED & EUD News] As Gary Blanchard bounced enthusiastically onto the stage, concluding the opening night of the Global Youth Leaders Congress in Kassel, Germany, participants recognised they were in for a surprise.Accompanied by Mario Martinelli, CEO of Safeliz, a major Adventist Publishing House…
Read MoreSeeking Understanding: A top scientist shares faith
27 July 2018 | St Andrews, Scotland [Tim Standish /tedNEWS] A new film featuring St Andrews University Professor of Chemistry, Dr John Walton, highlights one top scientists’ view on the origins of life.
Read MoreHow Far for a Bible?
3 July 2018 | Llanfihangel-y-pennant, Wales [Victor Hulbert] How far would you be willing to walk to get a Bible? The local bookshop, the nearest town, or only as far as your smartphone to promptly open the app store?
Read MoreWorld Refugee Sabbath programming impacts lives around the world
19 June 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Victor Hulbert/Corrado Cozzi] Trapped in housing where a family of six may share just one room – and then share cooking and washing facilities with other similar families, migrants in Serbia can suffer deep socio-psychological problems. Two years ago, ADRA Serbia was busy providing emergency aid to the tens…
Read MoreEurope takes lead for World Refugee Sabbath, 16 June
Updated 15 June 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [EUD & TED Communications] For the third year running, Europe will be taking a lead in highlighting the plight and needs of refugees both in Europe and around the world. Using the ADRA Serbia Community Centre in Belgrade as a base, two live programmes will hear first-hand accounts…
Read MoreGod Speaks to Us Today
04 June 2018 | Budapest, Hungary [Ábel Ősz-Farkas/tedNEWS] An Ellen G. White Conference was held on 11-13 May in the Terézváros Church in Budapest, Hungary organised by the Youth Ministries Department and the Ellen White Ministry. We had two great visiting presenters: Dr Daniel Duda, Education director of the Trans-European Division and Dr Tihomir Lazic,…
Read MoreBible Correspondence School Coordinators heighten cooperation for mission during World Advisory
17 May 2018 | Jerusalem, Israel [Kurt Johnson / Victor Hulbert] In a digital age how do you best reach people through a study of the Bible? Is it through social media, mobile-friendly websites, paper Bible courses, apps, or a combination of all? That was a question for representatives from every World Division, Adventist World…
Read MoreFinding Jesus through a movie
16 May 2018 | Krakow, Poland [Marek Rakowski] Natalia Tatarczuch, 24, studies sociology and psychology in Krakow, Poland. She loves to play squash, listen to music, and go to movies. That last passion, though, is special. Two years ago she had never heard of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. That changed when she watched Mel Gibson’s…
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