Two other directors retained at first Annual Council Nominating Committee report

Current general Vice President Artur Stele was appointed director-elect of the Biblical Research Institute yesterday. Stele will retain his title as a general vice president. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Stele named director-elect of Adventist Biblical Research Institute

Initiative voted while kneeling in prayer

Dwight Nelson presents morning worship at the Adventist Church's headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 11. At right, church President Ted N. C. Wilson looks on. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Adventists urged to pray for 'latter rain' power to finish work

What membership audits reveal about high growth areas

G. T. Ng, secretary of the Adventist world church, delivered his report to Annual Council delegates Sunday, October 10, highlighting the need for increased mission in areas where the church has little work. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Secretary: Now 16.6 million members, but challenging regions loom large

Spiritual renewal motivation for mission, leaders say; One strategy: 'Pray, then plan'

Spiritual renewal is not one-size-fits-all, Mark Finley told Annual Council delegates October 10. The group endorsed a dozen ideas each church region can adapt to best connect with local membership. [photos: Ansel Oliver]

Focus on revival-driven outreach opens business of Annual Council

Focus on revival, reformation and proclamation, Adventist Church president says

Ted N.C. Wilson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church, exhorts members to "Remember Your Name" and the significance of the movement during a Sabbath, October 9 sermon in Silver Spring, Maryland. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Wilson exhorts Seventh-day Adventists: "Remember your name"

Leaders can expect streamlined autumn business meetings; delegates reviewing agenda ahead of time

Church officials appointed Homer Trecartin to serve as president of the church's Greater Middle East Union Mission. The union was formed yesterday when Annual Council delegates voted to transfer administrative oversight of the church in the Middle East to world church headquarters. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Church associate directors to be selected at next week's Annual Council

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