Church Life
I’ve Had it with the Infighting
I’ve had it with the infighting.
Honestly, if you scroll through Adventist social media these days, you’d think we’ve split into 28,000 fundamental beliefs—one for every opinion. But if you...
Church Life
Oops in the Pews: How to Gracefully Handle Farts in Church
Your body doesn’t check the church calendar. Farts happen. Even during the quietest, most reverent moments of Sabbath service. The trick isn’t pretending it...
Church Life
When the Pastor Preaches The Sermon… About The AV Team
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...
Church Life
How to Say “No” in Adventist Speak
If you’ve ever tried to set a boundary in the Adventist world, you know the struggle is real. Saying “No” outright? Blasphemy. But fear...
Church Life
Church Wi-Fi Now Filters Out Sites Without Ellen White Citations
SILICON VALLEY, Calif. — Adventist tech volunteers across North America unveiled a cutting-edge church Wi-Fi filter this Sabbath that blocks access to any website...
Church Life
Local Adventist Church Wants to Know If They Can Use Taylor Swift’s Engagement Flower Leftovers This Sabbath
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. – In a move lauded by some as "ingenious stewardship" and criticized by others as "unprecedented worldliness," the Lee's Summit Seventh-day...
Church Life
Advent-Lift Ride-Sharing App, Promises to Get You to Church on Time (or Your Tithe Back!)
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Tired of showing up late to Sabbath School because you refused to start your car on holy time? Fear not,...
Church Life
9 Reasons the Local Adventist Church Brings Hope
1. Real Fellowship (Away from General Conference Drama)
The local Adventist congregation is your safe haven from the theological arm-wrestling of General Conference votes. Here,...
Church Life
Adventist Spends Entire Service Praying For Strength to Say “No” to Nominating Committee Roles
As Sister Diane Overcommitted took her usual seat in the third pew from the front, she knew what was coming. Her body tensed up...
Church Life
Deacon Calling You “Sister” Has Clearly Forgotten Your Name Again
There you are, minding your own business at church, when Deacon Wilbur approaches with that tight-lipped smile that means he's about to ask you...
Church Growth
Introvert Escapes Through Church Fire Exit to Avoid Chatty Deacon
It was another scorching Sabbath morning at Tumbleweed Seventh-day Adventist Church and the air conditioning wasn't cooperating. Jared, the quintessential introvert, was already perspiring...