Here’s how you know who’s who in Adventistville…  1. Who knows who at the General Conference — and can drop their first name mid-story like, “Ted said the same thing to me in 2015.”  2. Who’s on the church board — bonus points for chairing at least three subcommittees.  3. Whose kid graduated summa cum […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-adventist-social-ladder-a-field-guide/

Comments of the Week October 20-26 “SDAs, that voted for Trump… it came to knock on your doors. It won’t be just our Universities, but also our school systems. This is what you voted for” –Roberto Vargas on SAU Faces Aftermath of Hispanic-Serving Institution Grant Cuts Comments on The 7 Types of Children’s Stories, It […] Source: https://atoday.org/comments-of-the-week-oct20-26/

1. When someone whispers, “You’re Adventist?” like it’s a scandal. 2. The mini existential crisis when you forget to prepare your Sabbath School lesson. 3. People asking if you eat meat or drink coffee like it’s a moral test. 4. That awkward wedding toast moment when someone asks if the champagne is alcoholic. 5. Explaining […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-the-28-fundamental-irritations-of-adventists-only-adventists-will-truly-understand/

Every church has its spiritual gifts. Some preach. Some sing. Some run the livestream while being publicly chastised in real time. Here is a sermon that slowly transforms into a passive-aggressive performance review. Pastor steps up, clears throat. “Happy Sabbath, everyone. It is such a blessing to gather together in God’s house. If the microphones […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-when-the-pastor-preaches-the-sermon-about-the-av-team/

Children’s story: that magical weekly moment when we gather tiny humans around the pulpit and let a well-meaning adult gamble with the entire service running time. It’s cute, it’s chaotic, and sometimes… it’s a public safety concern. Here are the 7 types that really should come with legal warnings: 1. The “And Then the Dog […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-7-types-of-childrens-story-that-should-honestly-be-a-felony-by-now/