Greater New York Conference (GNYC) released a statement apologizing for Robinson’s remarks concerning marital rape. GNYC statement also said Robinson put on “administrative leave.” Petition seeking Robinson’s resignation picking up steam. 24 November 2021 | The Greater New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists released statements on November […] Source: https://atoday.org/official-church-statements-apologies-condemnations-and-a-leave-for-pastor-burnett-robinson/

Robinson, the senior pastor at an Adventist church in New York City, made comments that appeared to endorse marital rape. Robinson’s remarks indicated that he supported the idea of husbands wholly owning their wives. Petition calling for Robinson’s resignation has been started. 23 November 2021 | Burnett Robinson, senior pastor of the Grand Concourse Seventh-day […] Source: https://atoday.org/burnett-robinson-adventist-pastor-accused-of-supporting-spousal-rape/

Celeste Ryan Blyden is the first woman ever elected as Executive Secretary of the Columbia Union Conference. The Adventist Church is known for making it difficult for women to reach church leadership positions. “Those who helped me — many, many of whom are men — are far more in number than those who did not,” […] Source: https://atoday.org/living-on-a-prayer-celeste-ryan-blyden-first-female-executive-secretary-of-columbia-union-on-her-new-role/