UPDATE: Five Reform Adventists Face Trial in Kyrgyzstan on Extremism Charges
BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN — Adventist Today previously reported on the detention of five members of the True and Free Reform Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kyrgyzstan. Their cases have now been transferred to Bishkek’s Birinchi May District Court, where they are expected to face trial in September on extremism-related charges. Four of […]
The Lamb Speaks Like a Dragon: Adventists, Imperialism, and Revelation 13 – Part 1
There is an increasingly difficult-to-ignore tension between the prophetic tradition of Sabbath-keeping Adventism and the institutional silence of the Adventist organization on the foreign policies of the current United States administration, which are reviving imperialism, of which the Adventist pioneers were harsh critics. The problem is not that the entire […]
Aunty, is Adventist Today trying to push people out of our church into liberal denominations?
31 August 2026 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, If the Adventist church would implement the ideas advocated by Adventist Today, it would become just like all the liberal denominations. Is your goal to push Adventists to become liberal and join other churches? Or maybe your goal is to remain Adventist but […]
Comments of the Week Aug 24-30
Comments of the Week Aug 24-30 “Because the clean-up after potluck takes 3 hours.” –Gary McCary on Why Do So Many Adventists Feel Exhausted After Sabbath? Comments on Northern New England Conference Addresses Several Concerns in Letter to Members; Was Ellen White Right About Mustard?; Should Adventist Churches Serve Coffee […]
Northern New England Conference Addresses Several Concerns in Letter to Members
WESTBROOK, ME — The Northern New England Conference has issued a letter to its members addressing several issues, including human sexuality, biblical justice, religious liberty, tithe, and evangelism. The conference said the issues have been a concern for its leaders in recent months and that some wounds within the church […]
EDITORIAL: How Jeffrey Epstein Changed the World
In the past few years we’ve become horrifyingly aware of how many rich and important men feel so entitled that they’re willing to destroy the lives of girls, seemingly without guilt. The response from conservatives to the Epstein files—those who loudly claim the moral high ground—has been “nothing to see […]
Andrews University President Emerita Andrea Luxton on the Future of Adventism
Dr. Andrea Luxton, Associate Director of Higher Education for the North American Division and Executive Director of the Association of Adventist Universities and Colleges—and President Emerita of Andrews University—responded to some questions we asked Adventist thinkers and leaders about the future of the Adventist Church: 1. How would you like […]
ATSS: Michael Scofield, “Visualizing the Advent Message: When words aren’t enough”
27 August 2026 | Adventism emerged from the Millerite movement as intensely cerebral: a faith centered around doctrines, including the correct Sabbath and the imminent second coming of Christ. Publication of journals (and later bound books) was seen as an efficient way of communicating the urgent message. As printing technology […]
Faith Under the Spotlight: Jeramie Sanico Heitmann Shines on The Voice
By Amiel Tapeceria | 27 August 2026 | NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA — Nearly a decade after walking away from a promising television singing career in the Philippines, Seventh-day Adventist singer Jeramie Sanico Heitmann found herself back under the television lights this year, this time on one of Australia’s biggest […]
News Briefs from New York, Oregon, Thailand, and Kenya.
News from New York City Students from the Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Chorale recently performed on a world stage, joining participating choruses, soloists, and full orchestra in New York City for a major musical debut. The students contributed to the world premiere of Psalmos, a newly commissioned Christian choral work […]
Angolan Adventist Leaders Raise Sabbath, Religious Freedom Concerns With National Assembly President
LUANDA, ANGOLA — Angolan Adventist leaders have asked the country’s National Assembly president to help address conflicts between Sabbath observance and public-service examinations, academic requirements, and other official activities. The delegation, led by Northeast Angola Union President Pastor Teixeira Vinte, was received by National Assembly President Dr. Adão Francisco Correia […]
Inter-American Division Prepares Members for OneVoice27 Digital Outreach Initiative
MIAMI, FL — Adventists across the Inter-American Division will join a worldwide launch Sept. 5 for OneVoice27, a yearlong initiative that will prepare members to share their faith ahead of the “All Things New” evangelistic emphasis in 2027. Centered on Revelation 21:5 and its message that in Jesus all things […]
A Religion of Something
By Jack Hoehn | 25 August 2026 | Why anything exists at all is a wonder. Rocks and stones can merely fall. Living beings can climb—up there, from down here. But unlike other animals, we think of our climbs within a context of time: before and after. We think of […]
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UPDATE: Five Reform Adventists Face Trial in Kyrgyzstan on Extremism Charges
BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN — Adventist Today previously reported on the detention of five members of the True and Free Reform Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kyrgyzstan. Their cases have now been transferred to Bishkek’s Birinchi May District Court, where they are expected to face trial in September on extremism-related charges. Four of the defendants face charges under […]
Commentary
Andrews University President Emerita Andrea Luxton on the Future of Adventism
Dr. Andrea Luxton, Associate Director of Higher Education for the North American Division and Executive Director of the Association of Adventist Universities and Colleges—and President Emerita of Andrews University—responded to some questions we asked Adventist thinkers and leaders about the future of the Adventist Church: 1. How would you like the Adventist Church of the […]
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The Lamb Speaks Like a Dragon: Adventists, Imperialism, and Revelation 13 – Part 1
There is an increasingly difficult-to-ignore tension between the prophetic tradition of Sabbath-keeping Adventism and the institutional silence of the Adventist organization on the foreign policies of the current United States administration, which are reviving imperialism, of which the Adventist pioneers were harsh critics. The problem is not that the entire Adventist Church should remain completely […]