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Schedule
2024
Thursday, May 23rd
10:00 AM

Determinants of Tithing Behavior among Seventh-day Adventists in Indonesia

LeRoy Tim Ruhupatty, AIIAS
Jimmy Kijai

Berrien Springs, MI

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

10:00 AM

The Role of Social Media in Advancing the Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

RAY OPAO, Accenture
Jimiah Jr. Adil, SWPUC
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Berrien Springs, Michigan

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

10:00 AM

The Total Member Involvement Initiative Across Church Types

RAY OPAO, Accenture
Jimiah Jr. Adil, SWPUC
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Berrien Springs, Michigan

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Factors Affecting Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With HIV/AIDS In Antigua and Barbuda

Yuliecia Antoinette Rowe-Harris Mrs
Chirlynor Ebora Calbayan Mrs, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Kepha Odiwuor Pondi Mr, Pacific Adventist University, Papua New Guinea

Andrews University, Berrin Springs, Michigan

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

Moderated Mediation Study on the Factors affecting Mental Health Care Seeking Among University Students in Kenya

Janet Nyanboke Odhiambo, Adventist University of Africa

Berrien Springs, MI

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM

The Association of Depression, Suicidal Ideation, and Spiritual Beliefs: A comparison of the Chinese Union Mission and the North American Division

Petr Cincala, Andrews University
Rene Drumm, Andrews University
Injae Son, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Disseminating Intimate Partner Violence prevention and intervention work in the church: What we’ve done and what’s still needed

Melissa Ponce-Rodas, Andrews University
René Drumm, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

1:00 PM

“God’s Church is not an Organization”: Ex- Adventists—Who They Are and Why they Left

Rene Drumm, Andrews University
Tom Arcaro, Elon University
Duane McClearn, Elon University
Jeff Wright, Elon University

Berrien Springs, MI

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

1:00 PM

“I felt I wasn’t seen”: How Lack of Ordination Hurts Female Pastors in the North American Division

Rene Drumm, Andrews University
Petr Cincala, Andrews University
Tara Hargrove, Pacific Union College
Linda Crumley, Walla Walla University

Berrien Springs, MI

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:10 PM

Humanizing Data for Student Success at Andrews University

Padma P. Tadi Uppala, Andrews University
Yasmina Herinirina, Andrews University
Guru Uppala, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

2:10 PM

Teachers' Accountability for Student-centered Learning in Adventist Secondary Schools in West Kenya Union Conference: Toward Better Learning Outcomes

Elizabeth M. Role

Berrien Springs, MI

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

2:10 PM

Using Interdisciplinary Trauma-Informed Approaches to Modify University Courses and Departments: First Year Findings and Program Revisions

Dustin Young
Jenica Joseph, Andrews University
Curt VanderWaal, Andrews University
Charity Garcia, Andrews University
Ingrid Slikkers, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

3:20 PM

Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Culture: The Influence of a Country’s Majority Religion on Adventists’ Attitudes

RAY OPAO, Accenture
Jimiah Jr. Adil, SWPUC
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Berrien Springs, Michigan

3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

3:20 PM

Generational Differences in Altruistic Concern among Seventh-day Adventists in Different Majority Religious Contexts: a Cross-Regional Analysis of the Context of Theodicy

RAY OPAO, Accenture
Jimiah Jr. Adil, SWPUC
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Berrien Springs, Michigan

3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

3:20 PM

The Ability and Willingness of Adventist Churches to Communicate and Welcome People from Different Cultural Backgrounds: A Comparison of Early and Late Joiners

RAY OPAO, Accenture
Jimiah Jr. Adil, SWPUC
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Berrien Springs, Michigan

3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

Friday, May 24th
10:15 AM

Assessment of the demand for Kenya Occupational Therapy Upgrade

Dovison Kereri, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

10:15 AM

Impact and Insights Gained from Emergency Preparedness IPE Simulation

Gary Bradley
Faith Laughlin
Ronda Christman, Southern Adventist University
Laura Racavita, Southern Adventist University

Berrien Springs, MI

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

10:15 AM

Reducing healthcare utilization among patients with chronic medical conditions by addressing social determinants of health

Curtis J. VanderWaal, Andrews University
Shannon M. Trecartin, Andrews University
Morgan Williams, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

11:15 AM

Comparative Analysis of Ministry Participation Among Dormant, Stable, and Popular Seventh-day Adventist Churches: A Focus on Weekly Involvement

RAY OPAO, Accenture
Jimiah Jr. Adil, SWPUC
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Berrien Springs, Michigan

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

11:15 AM

Factors influencing image branding

Abel Kephia

Berrien Springs, MI

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

11:15 AM

Generational Differences in the Understanding and Acceptance of Ellen G. White’s Prophetic Role and Writings Among Seventh-day Adventist Church Members

RAY OPAO, Accenture
Jimiah Jr. Adil, SWPUC
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Berrien Springs, Michigan

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

11:15 AM

Navigating contours of change: translocated Kenyans

Sammy Ngetich

Berrien Springs, MI

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

11:15 AM

Potholes on the Road to our Data Making a Difference: The Pushback from the Ruling Class, the Public, Competitors, and a Citizen Arrest

Duane C. McBride, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

11:15 AM - 12:12 PM

1:15 PM

Exploring the main and interaction effects of disability and belonging on depression among a global sample of Seventh- day Adventists

Shannon M. Trecartin, Andrews University
Karl G. D. Bailey, Andrews University
Alina Baltazar, Andrews University
Duane C. McBride, Andrews University

Andrews University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

Factors Associated with the High Rates of Divorce Among Sub-Sahara African Immigrants in the United States

Dixon Anjejo, Andrews University
Sammy Ngetich, Andrews University
Jean Cadet, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

1:15 PM

The Lived Experiences of Adventist Pastors - results from the Global Adventist Pastors Survey

Robert K. McIver, Avondale College

Berrien Springs, MI

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

2:30 PM

An Ethnography of Permaculture in Southwest Michigan

Lily Burke

Berrien Springs, MI

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

2:30 PM

Coexistence of Contradictory Beliefs About the Human Person Among Adventist Church Members

Karl G. D. Bailey, Andrews University
Duane McBride, Andrews University
Shannon Trecartin, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

2:30 PM

Predictors of Spiritual Struggle: Exploring the Role of Trauma Exposure, Resilience, and Religious Behaviors among Religiously Affiliated University Students

Harvey J. Burnett Jr, Andrews University
Duane McBride, Andrews University

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

3:45 PM

Developing an operation model for mission trips on health and evangelism in developing countries - The Salama Health Project-Tanzania case study

Sozina Katuli, Andrews University
Gerson De Leone, Andrews University
Ruth j. Nyika Mrs, Golden Neolife International Tanzania

Berrien Springs, MI

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

3:45 PM

Religiosity’s Impact on Health Risk Behaviors in Seventh-day Adventist Young Adults

Alina Baltazar

Berrien Springs, MI

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

3:45 PM

Wholistic health message through evidence-based Full Plate Living weight loss program-Case series

Padma P. Tadi Uppala, Andrews University
Sherri Isaak
Michael Uppala, Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM