Polyphony of unity manifest at TED Spring Meetings
25 May 2016 | Binfield, UK [Victor Hulbert] The headline may sound very profound – but the purpose is simple. With 15 presidents representing 22 countries with diverse cultures, languages and perspectives, how can the leadership of the Trans-European Division follow Christ's desire that 'they may all be one'. (John 17:21)
Read MoreA right royal advisory
24 May 2016 | Weybridge, England [Victor Hulbert] What does it take to make you feel like royalty? For Union officers and department directors from across the Trans-European Division it might have been the knowledge that their hotel home during the TED advisory meetings, 16 – 19 May, was built by King Henry VIII for…
Read MoreSurprised by happiness!
12 May 2016 | St Albans, UK [tedNEWS] Karen Holford, Trans-European Division Family Ministries director, recently received the first copy of her latest book, '52 Ways to Parent Happy Children'. A few days later she heard that one of her articles published in Ministry magazine had been given an award by the Associated Church Press…
Read MoreCrisis Management training launch for TED
11 May 2016 | Watford, UK [Sam O Davies/tedNEWS] A providentially sunny day on Thursday, 28 April provided ideal weather conditions for twenty-two South England Conference directors and staff to participate in a very practical Crisis Communication Management Training at The Stanborough Centre, Watford.
Read MoreAdventist Risk Management makes “historic” trip to Angola
10 May 2016 | St Albans, UK [Giles Barham] Adventist Risk Management (ARM) representatives based at the Trans-European Division office, St. Albans, United Kingdom recently travelled to Huambo, Angola to meet church leaders in the South-Western Angola Union Mission. The week of emphasis on safety and risk management for churches commenced on Sunday, 13 March 2016.
Read MoreLessons from ‘LIVE in a field’
3 May 2016 | St Agnes, Cornwall,UK [Victor Hulbert with Jennie Hall] Switching countries may be a good way to gain ideas and learn lessons for youth ministry in your home land. That was the experience for Netherlands Union Youth director, Tom de Bruin, when he accepted an invitation to speak at 'LIVE in a…
Read MoreDenise Cuthbert – 47 years of gratefulness
21 April 2016 | St Albans, UK [Graham Barham] On Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 Adventist Risk Management (ARM) – the insurance of the Church together with the Trans-European Division (TED) assembled as colleagues and friends to celebrate Denise Cuthbert's life of service to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Staff went the second-mile to decorate the TED…
Read MoreGrowing Healthy Relationships – Sharing Mission
21 April 2016 | St Albans, UK [Victor Hulbert] Would you give money to leather-clad bikers? Would you pay for a van that travels through communities offering a café-like atmosphere to share faith? Could you see value in a clinic that offers dental care in the day and evangelistic programmes in the evening? How about…
Read MoreConflict, wise owls and money
12 April 2016 | Binfield, UK [tedNEWS/Kirsty Watkins/Helen Pearson] Participants at two separate events on the Newbold College campus recently learnt the basics of dealing with conflict as a Christian, and how to respond to issues related to money, debt and credit.
Read MoreSearching for the next ‘Blue Zone’
19 April 2016 | St Albans, UK [Victor Hulbert] Once again Adventist health and longevity have been highlighted in the media as a BBC1 prime-time programme 'How To Stay Young' hit the airwaves on UK televison. In it the sprightly 71-year-old Angela Rippon teamed up with TV doctor, Chris van Tulleken, a man half her…
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