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Healing Hands, Missional Hearts
Adventist Healthcare Systems Unite at GC Session 2025
At the heart of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s mission lies a deep commitment to healing — not just of the body, but of the whole person. That commitment was on display at the 2025 General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, Missouri, where the five healthcare systems in the North American Division (NAD) united to present a compelling witness to medical ministry as an extension of gospel work.
Southern Adventist University Partners with Community in Prayer
More than 300 Christians in the Collegedale, Tennessee, community gathered on the Southern Adventist University campus for six consecutive evenings in May to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
AdventHealth for Children gifts $1 million to Orlando Science Center to bring STEM experiences to local youth
AdventHealth for Children has gifted $1 million to Orlando Science Center, supporting the organization’s Unlock Science Campaign and creating new exhibits, experiences, and educational programs to provide high-quality STEM experiences for individuals in the Central Florida community.
Called to Thrive: Human Resources Conference Celebrates Quiet Champions Behind the Scenes
From April 28 to 30, 2025, human resources professionals from across the division gathered in Miami, Florida, for the NAD’s annual event honoring their often-unseen labor and offering a unique networking, training, and worship experience. Throughout tHRive, the division's 2025 Human Resources Conference, 329 attendees were reminded that their work is more than recruitment, onboarding, and policies. It’s critical to the gospel mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Sonscreen 2025 Brings Together 200+ Creatives to Celebrate Faith, Film, and Community
From April 3-5, more than 200 student filmmakers, professionals, and guests gathered at Loma Linda University Church in California for the North American Division’s 2025 Sonscreen Film Festival. Now in its 22nd year, this unique NAD event showcased 48 student films and several professional projects, featured workshops led by professional faith-based filmmakers, and honored emerging voices via a pitch competition with cash prizes and an awards ceremony.
“More than an Event,” Pentecost 2025 is About Transformation, Says North American Division President as Prayer, Plans, and Processes Move Forward Division-wide
“We call it Pentecost 2025 because we don't really want it to be about numbers. We want it to be about the outpouring of God's Spirit today. ... That's really where the focus should be.” Pentecost 2025 launched on July 1, 2024. And while that’s still the focus as evidenced by the prayer plan and video training webinars currently in production, the NAD is enthused that, to date, more than 3,100 churches and schools have registered.
Safeguarding Peace Training Continues Amid Hurricane Francine
After a year of planning, the 2024 NAD enditnow Safeguarding Peace training on abuse prevention and response, set to take place in New Orleans, La., almost did not happen. Hurricane Francine threatened to shut everything down. However, after much prayer and consideration, organizer Erica Smith, assistant director of NAD Women's Ministries, and the enditnow team decided to proceed.
The Hidden Gem at Camporee
Tucked away in a corner of the East Pavilion Building, the Geoscience Research Institute (GRI)/North Pacific Union Creation Study Center (NPUC CSC) booth proved to be a hidden gem at the International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming. With six unique honors in geology, chemistry, rocks and minerals, meteorites, and dinosaurs, the booth attracted curious Pathfinders with its engaging scavenger hunt and interactive displays.
Pacific Union College Makes Its Mark at the International Pathfinder Camporee, Witnesses God’s Presence Amidst Storms and Setbacks
In early August, Pacific Union College created connections by making its mark at the International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, providing engaging activities, essential training, and showcasing Adventist higher education to more than 60,000 young people from across the globe. Despite intense storms and weather-related setbacks, PUC staff and students had the incredible opportunity to witness God’s presence and power amidst the storms.