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Doctrinal Perspectives in Tension: Seventh-day Adventists on the Holy Spirit and the Trinity

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

Buller Hall 207

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Effects of Leadership and Successor Roles on Employee Downward Transition Satisfaction in Selected Union Conferences: A Critical Analysis of Determinants for Effective Transition Leadership

Dennis John Rabson Matekenya, Adventist University of Africa - Kenya

Buller Hall 150

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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EFL Teachers’ Prevailing Traditional Teaching Needing Input-Interaction-Output: First Cycle of Participatory Action Research in Indonesian Junior High Schools

Eunice Aclan
Bessy Kasingku

Buller Hall 208

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Exploring Teacher Resilience in Complex Crisis Environment: A Case Study

Zin Mar Kyaw, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Raimond Denny Luntungan, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

Buller Hall 150

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Impact Of Climate Change On Students: A Case Study

Florence Zimunya, Solusi University
Constance Chifamba, Solusi University
Elisha Chembwa, Solusi University

Buller Hall 150

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Mission and Moderated Mediation: How Stewardship Behaviors Influence Tithing

Ray Opao, Accenture
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Jimmy Adil Jr, Southwestern Philippines Union Conference
Susa Opao, Mountain View College

Buller Hall 207

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Talents on the Move: A Phenomenological Study of the Life Experiences of Angolans in the Philippines

Edivaldo Abel Abel Dr., Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Pavel Zubkov Dr, Andrews University
Juvenal Xirimbimbi, Seminario Adventista de Huambo

Buller Hall 208

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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The Lived Experiences of English Language Learners in a Shame-and-Honor Culture

Istiarti Sarempaa, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

Buller Hall 208

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Equipping Students with Good Self-care Activities During College Will Hopefully Translate into Good Lifelong Habits

Ronda Christman, Polly's Outreach Ministries
Jill Buchholz, Southern Adventist University

Buller Hall 207

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM

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Exploring the impact of Digital Solutions on Sustainable Economic Growth in the Agricultural Sector of Rural Zambia: A case of Central, Lusaka and Southern Provinces

Ireen Wesley Chimoga V, Rusangu University

Buller Hall 207

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM

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Factors Contributing to Low Back Pain Among Field Workers in Tanzania

Gerson De Leone, Andrews University
Don Noval
Amany Lorino
Ryan Lorino, Andrews University
Ruth Kajiru Nyika, Neo Life International
Sozina Katuli, Andrews University

Andrews University

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM

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Fostering an Inclusive Environment for New Students through the South Pacific Division Community Support System at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies: An Appreciative Inquiry

Anasa Tabua

Buller Hall 150

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM

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From Life to Screen: The Roots of Digital Expression of Faith

Lilia Poniatowska, Adventist University of Africa

Buller Hall 150

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM

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From Surveillance to Resilience: Rethinking the Philosophy of Physical Security

Guerlinz Affriany

Buller Hall 208

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM

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The Role of Faith-Based Health Interventions in Managing Mental Health among Seventh-day Adventist Youth

Oloo Stephen Nyanjwa Jr, Bugema University

Buller Hall 207

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM

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Adventist Education in the Asian Context: Challenges and Prospects

Kepha Odiwuor Pondi, Pacific Adventist University
Leni Tarroza Casimiro, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

Buller Hall 207

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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Developing a Faith-Based Financial Literacy: A Case Study of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea

Jessica Torohama, Pacific Adventist University
Alice Napasu, Pacific Adventist University

Buller Hall 150

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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Leadership Strategies, Employees’ Performance, and Competitiveness Effect on Sustainability in this Global Era: A Study of Small and Medium Enterprises at Faith-Based Higher Education Institutions in West Africa

Faith O. Sivili, Adventist University of West Africa

Buller Hall 150

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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Pedagogical Beliefs of the Form Five Biology Teachers in Trinidad and Tobago on Teaching Strategies: Chalk and Talk, ICT, Cooperative Learning, and Concept Map

David Chand, University of the Southern Caribbean

Buller Hall 207

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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Pre-Retirement Attitudes and Financial Preparedness of Seventh-day Adventist Clergy in Africa: A Study of Graduate Ministerial Students

Sampson Nwaomah, Adventist University of Africa
Angela Ewhonne Nwaomah, Adventist University of Africa

Buller Hall 150

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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Relationship Between Access to Adventist Education and Belief in the Spirit of Prophecy

Safary Wa-Mbaleka, General Conference ASTR
Karl Bailey, Andrews University

Buller Hall 207

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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Who Becomes a Missionary Intensifier? Examining Church Inclusivity and Cultural Sensitivity in Predicting Engagement

Ray Opao, Accenture
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Jimmy Adil Jr, Southwestern Philippines Union Conference
Susa Opao, Mountain View College

Buller Hall 208

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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Witnessing to Muslims in the Workplace: An Appreciative Inquiry

Dan Namanya, Adventist University of the Philippines
Mennen Pearl Caballero Talibong, Mountain View College
Sheri Joy Catalbas Namanya, Adventist University of the Philippines

Buller Hall 208

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

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Effect of Coaching on School Heads’ Servant Leadership Qualities: A Case of Adventist Primary Schools in Southern Tanzania

Baraka Manjale Ngussa, Bugema University
Devotha Dioniz Magere, South Tanzania Union Mission
Randy Siebold, Andrews University
Ramiro Quero, Andrews University

Buller Hall 207

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Empowering Local Communities for Global Impact: Bridging Leadership and Action for Food Systems Transformation

Jeremiah Rogito

Buller Hall 208

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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"I wasn’t believed": The aftermath of psychological and sexual abuse from former Seventh-day Adventists

René Drumm, Andrews University
Thomas Arcaro, Elon University
Duane McClearn, Elon University
Jeff Wright, Independent
Petr Cincala, Andrews University

Buller Hall 208

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Leadership Programs as a Moderator of Youth Involvement in Evangelistic Outreach

Jimmy Adil Jr, Southwestern Philippine Union Conference
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Ray Opao, Accenture
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Buller Hall 207

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Stigma Towards Depressive-like Symptoms Across Academic Disciplines

Audryl Jo Anne B. Opao, Mountain View College
Chamique Carthy Gay H. Aguillon, Mountain View College
Rubon Eve C. Cruzada, Mountain View College
Jana Cassandra M. Ondap, Mountain View College

Buller Hall 150

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Talk, Read, Sing: The Importance of Parental Involvement in Early Literacy among Children in Michigan

Curtis J. VanderWaal, Andrews University
Serika Chales Delfish, Andrews University
Claudia Ruiz, Andrews University
Karl G. D. Bailey, Andrews University

Buller Hall 207

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Theodicy in the Tear-Filled Eyes of Grieving Mothers: A Case Study

Dan Namanya, Adventist University of the Philippines
Sheri Joy Catalbas Namanya, Adventist University of the Philippines

Buller Hall 208

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Vicarious Traumatization – The Potential Achille’s Heel of Critical Incident Stress Management Responders: The Importance of Spiritual Well-being, Resilience, and Basic Psychological Needs

Harvey O. Burnett Jr, Andrews University

Buller Hall 150

2:30 PM - 12:30 AM

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Innovative evangelistic methods to reach secular and Spiritual But not Religious (SBNR) people

Cynthia Barlow Dr., Avondale University
Neil Thompson, Avondale University

Buller Hall 208

3:40 PM - 4:20 PM

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Compliance on Transmission-Based Precautions Among Adventist Hospitals Healthcare Maintenance Personnel in the Philippines

Eva Aguinaldo Salvado, Manila Adventist College
Erika Joy L. Mangliman, Manila Adventist College
Kristine Mae O. Estabillo, Manila Adventist College
Marianne Cielo O. Martinez, Manila Adventist College
Nikko G. Omalin, Manila Adventist College
Arvyn Roi D. Reodica., Manila Adventist College

Buller Hall 207

3:40 PM - 4:20 PM

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Leadership Experiences of SDA Foreign Female Medical Doctors in African Mission Hospitals

Cesia Y. Pimentel, Adventist University of Central Africa
Eustace A. Penniecook-Sawyers, Adventist University of Central Africa

Buller Hall 207

3:40 PM - 4:20 PM

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Standing Firm for the Sabbath: The Constitutional Exercise of Religious liberty In Academic institutions, Regulatory Examinations and Labor Sector

Gizelle Lou Wesley Fugoso V, Adventist University of the Philippines

Buller Hall 208

3:40 PM - 4:20 PM

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Encouraging Students to Nurture their Spiritual Relationship While Managing Social Media Consumption to Impact their Futures

Gary Bradley, Southern Adventist University
Ronda Christman, Polly's Outreach Ministries

Buller Hall 208

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Factors associated with zero dose and child immunization dropout during COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya

Patrick O. Owili, African Population and Health Research Center
Hesborn Wao, University of Toronto
Lincoln Leehang Lau, International Union Against TB and Lung Disease
Srinath Satyanarayana, International Union Against TB and Lung Disease
Divya Nair

Buller Hall 150

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Healthcare System in Selected Healthcare Institutions in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana: Challenges and Opportunities

Daniel Ganu, Adventist of Africa
Michael Lowas, Adventist University of Africa
Stephen Ganu, Valley View University, Ghana

Buller Hall 208

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Movement Building at Scale: Lessons from 170,854 Baptisms in the PNG for Christ Campaign

Neil Thompson, Avondale University
Cynthia Barlow, Avondale University
Kepha Pondi, Pacific Adventist University
Unia Api, Pacific Adventist University
Rob McIver, Avondale University
Tracie Mafile'o, Avondale University

Buller Hall 207

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Prevalence of lifestyle diseases among adult males and females in Kihurio village Tanzania: A health assessment.

Sozina Stephen Katuli Jr, Andrews University
Nigell Essex, Andrews University
Mathew Masangcay, Andrews University
Godfrey Mhina Kilonzo
Ruth Nyika

Buller Hall 150

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Reconciling Global Technology with Local Ministry: Divergent Attitudes Toward AI Among Students and Faculty

Mennen Pearl C. Talibong, Mountain View College
Ray Opao, Accenture

Buller Hall 208

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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The Dynamics of Awareness and Growth i n Evangelistic Efforts JV

Jimmy Adil Jr, Southwestern Philippine Union Conference
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Ray Opao, Accenture
Susa Opao, Moutain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Buller Hall 207

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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"The number one culprit is apathy": How Adventist Church Leaders in the NAD View Success and Failure in Evangelism

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

Buller Hall 207

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Effect of African Communal Values on Christian Discipleship in Mwanza City, Tanzania

Baraka Manjale Ngussa, Bugema University

Buller Hall 208

11:05 AM - 12:00 PM

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Factors influencing artificial intelligence use in faith-based tertiary educational institutions in the South Pacific

Goeffery Karae, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Raimond Denny Luntungan, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Jasmin Tuapin, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

Buller Hall 208

11:05 AM - 11:05 AM

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Familiarity with Health Principles and Community Engagement: A Dietary Perspective

Jimmy Adil Jr, Southwestern Philippines Union Conference
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Ray Opao, Accenture
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Buller Hall 207

11:05 AM - 12:00 PM

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Investigating the Relationship Between Education and Health Choices of Seventh-day Adventists

Safary Wa-Mbaleka, General Conference ASTR
Shannon Trecartin, Andrews University
Duane McBride, Andrews University

Buller Hall 207

11:05 AM - 12:00 PM

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The Church as a Catalyst for Restorative Justice: A Case Study in the Philippines

Jasmin Ebora Tuapin, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Sharon Grace Ebora Malayo, Mexico Community Hospital
Dionisio Valdez Tuapin Jr, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Emington Malayo

Buller Hall 207

11:05 AM - 12:00 PM

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Examining How Spiritual and Communal Practices Mediate the Influence of Family Worship on Church Satisfaction

Jimmy Adil, Southwestern Philippines Union Conference
Carthy Joy Aguillon, Mountain View College
Ray Opao, Accenture
Susa Opao, Mountain View College
Arceli Rosario, Adventist University of the Philippines

Buller Hall 207

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Is there mission drift in the global west? Global differences in preaching by Adventist pastors

Cynthia Faye Barlow Dr., Avondale University
Neil Thompson, Avondale University
Robert K. McIver Prof., Avondale University

Buller Hall 208

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Relationship Between Level of Education, Adventist Education, and Commitment to Personal Devotional Life

Safary Wa-Mbaleka, General Conference ASTR
Petr Cincala, Andrews University

Buller Hall 208

2:30 PM - 3:40 PM

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Trends in Adolescent Research and Practice: A Focused Study of an Institutional Review Board Protocols for 2023

Kayode O. Ogunwenmo, Babcock University
Dora O. Akinboye, Babcock University
Grace O. Tayo, Babcock University
Cajethan O. Ezeamagu, Babcock University

Buller Hall 207

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Understanding Clergy Intention to Stay or to Leave the Pastoral Ministry: A single case study

Edivaldo Abel, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Juvenal V. Xirimbimbi, Instituto Superior Politécnico Adventista do Bongo

Buller Hall 208

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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