In a surprising turn of events, BarelyAdventist managed to secure an exclusive interview with General Conference President Ted Wilson over the weekend. We’re still not sure how we pulled it off, but we suspect it might have something to do with our strategic placement of Little Debbie snacks. Here’s how it went: BA: What’s your […] Source: https://atoday.org/barelyadventists-interview-with-gc-president-ted-wilson/
ATSS: Kärt Lazic, “Reframing and Reforming Congregational Worship: An Appeal for a Reset”
8 January 2025 | What is it that happens when we come together for a “church service”? What should happen? Church members are regularly encouraged to “not forsake the assembling of ourselves together” (Heb. 10:25). But what are we supposed to do when what we experience there seems to be so far removed from our needs? When […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-kart-lazic-reframing-and-reforming-congregational-worship-an-appeal-for-a-reset/
Who Controls Our Theological Narrative?
by Reinder Bruinsma | 15 January 2025 | Church authority is a complicated topic. Is it primarily about administrative oversight and personnel management, financial issues, the upkeep of buildings and denominational strategies? Or is theology the most important role of ecclesial authority? Or perhaps it is about practical application of the church’s teachings, and it’s […] Source: https://atoday.org/who-controls-our-theological-narrative/
Rare Inscribed Ivory Comb Artifact Coming to Southern Adventist University on Loan for Only U.S. Viewing
15 January 2025 | The following is a press release: In partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority and The Israel Museum, Southern Adventist University invites the public to see the ivory comb with the oldest deciphered complete alphabetic sentence in writing. The rare object dating to 1700 BC and excavated in Israel will be on […] Source: https://atoday.org/rare-inscribed-ivory-comb-artifact-coming-to-southern-adventist-university-on-loan-for-only-u-s-viewing/
Village Church Demands Reinstatement of Ron Kelly in Official Statement
14 January 2025| The Village SDA Church released an official response during their January 11th service, regarding the Michigan Conference’s removal of their Lead Pastor Ron Kelly, and Elder Conrad Vine. 20 of the 21 elders gathered on the rostrum to: “reject both the premise and the process by which the Michigan conference executive committee […] Source: https://atoday.org/village-church-demands-reinstatement-of-ron-kelly-in-official-statement/