In case you’ve forgotten, we Adventists have a lot of denominational offices. Above the congregations and their pastors there is a local conference, then a union conference, then a division office, then the General Conference. Each of these offices is fully-staffed, some of them massive—and all duplicating functions done at other levels. These office people […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-the-change-our-church-just-cant-make/

by Lindsey Abston Painter  |  31 May 2024  | I’m getting tired of people talking to me about how I “left the church.”  Technically, it’s true: I haven’t attended church in a number of years and my belief system is definitely not in line with the official Seventh-day Adventist message.  But I take issue with […] Source: https://atoday.org/when-my-church-left-me/

SACRAMENTO, California — United Airlines confirmed that it had removed veteran Adventist evangelist Doug Batchelor from a flight leaving Sacramento International Airport this afternoon. Batchelor was ushered off Newark-bound United Flight 1844 after casually telling a seatmate before takeoff that he was carrying the “Sword of the Spirit.” Batchelor’s panicked fellow passenger wasted no time […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-united-removes-doug-batchelor-from-plane-for-carrying-sword-of-the-spirit/

Loma Linda, California, May 30, 2024 – In a pioneering move to enhance the worship experience, Loma Linda University Church is excited to announce the installation of self-shaking church pews. This innovative addition aims to gently wake up any sleeping congregants, ensuring an engaging and attentive atmosphere during services. The self-shaking pews are equipped with […] Source: https://atoday.org/satire-loma-linda-university-church-to-install-self-shaking-pews-to-wake-snoozing-members/