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Adventism's Greatest Need: The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Ron E. M. Clouzet
The history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is replete with examples of missed opportunities that would allow the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit to work in hearts and prepare the way for the latter rain. The church has allowed lesser things to become more important than "the greatest of all our needs."
When the disciples prayed for the endowment of the Spirit in the Upper Room, they reached a point of full surrender, like never before. Likewise, when we receive the Spirit, it will be seen by the lives we live and the burden we have for the lost.
In Adventism's Greatest Need, Dr. Ron Clouzet shares a compelling conviction that the Holy Spirit is poised and ready to reignite an end-time people in their quest for true godliness.
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Africa: Adventist Mission in Africa: Challenges & Prospect
Gorden R. Doss
The great continent of Africa plays a very significant role in global Christianity. A century ago African Christians constituted a tiny fraction of world Christianity but today Africa is a major player in the global faith.
Among Seventh-day Adventists, Africa occupies a significant place, having something over a third of the total world membership. The highest ratios of Seventh-day Adventists to the population are in parts of southern Africa. At the same time, other parts of Africa have only a miniscule Christian presence and the lowest ratios of Adventists to the population in the world. This contrasting picture of evangelization is set within the general context of major humanitarian need. How can the Adventist Church best fulfill the Great Commission in Africa? To address this main question the "Adventist Mission in Africa: Challenges and Prospects" conference met at Andrews University from October 19-21, 2007. Over a hundred administrators, academics, pastors, and lay people gathered for a time of dialogue and reflection. This volume contains the thoughtful papers presented.
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Working with the Poor: Selected Passages from Ellen G. White on Social Responsibility
Rudi Maier and Randy Warkentin
This compilation deals with a number of societal issues and provides several statements and counsels from Ellen G. White that can help churches to develop ministries to the whole person.
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A Statement on Biblical Spirituality
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
We believe that the greatest and most urgent of all our needs is a revival of true godliness, which is true biblical spirituality, or having Christ formed in us by the Holy Spirit (Gal 4:19; Col 1:27). Such spirituality is not natural to the sinful person who regards it as foolishness: “The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God” (1 Cor 2:14). A vital part of discipleship and the training of gospel workers at the Seventh-‐ day Adventist Theological Seminary is to enable them to cultivate genuine biblical spirituality through justification and the process of sanctification, for it is impossible 2 for them to give others what they themselves do not have (Acts 4:13; 1 Cor 6:11; 1 Pet 1:2).
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Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities. Second Adventist Mission in Africa Conference
Bruce L. Bauer
"Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities" was the theme for the second Adventist Mission Conference held on the campus of Andrews University from October 155-18, 2009. Over a hundred African leaders, church administrators, seminary professors, students and professionals met to discuss and recommend solutions to the challenges of diversity on the African continent.
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Reach your Campus, Reach the World: Prioritizing our Mission to and through Those in Schools
Steve Case
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An estimated 70% of Seventh-day Adventist college and university students attend non-church sponsored schools. Many of these students are not finding a spiritual community they can connect with, creating a tremendous need for public campus ministry.
How can the Seventh-day Adventist Church intentionally foster biblical community on public college and university campuses? How can we reach both Adventist and non-Adventist students? How should we conduct evangelism to fit a changing world? These and many other questions were addressed at the 2009 180º Symposium held on the campus of Andrews University.
Papers presented at the 180º Symposium covered three major themes:
- Campus Ministry Models
- Campus Ministry Networking
- Campus Ministry Resources
Among the 23 papers included in Reach Your Campus Reach the World, you will find powerful ministry ideas presented by Steve Case, Kirk King, Ron Pickell, Alex Espana, Martin Weber, and many others. Topics covered include rethinking evangelism, campus-based youth ministry, social networking and the faith community, and supporting our youth.
Young people are searching for meaning. With the confusing messages bombarding them daily, they need to hear the truth. Is your congregation ready to reach out to public campuses?
Paperback. 126 pages. Copyright 2010.
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A Statement on the Biblical Doctrine of Creation
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
First we formulate our understanding of the biblical account of the Creation, Fall, and the New Creation, then turn to issues regarding the interface between science and faith. We do so from the perspective of faith in a personal God as contrasted with more impersonal approaches to the divine nature. Our purpose is to facilitate constructive dialogue regarding differing worldviews such as a recent biblical Creation model contrasted with an ancient life on earth model. The document concludes by focusing on the proper stewardship of Creation.
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Ministering with Millennials: A Complete Report on the 180 Symposium
Roger Dudley and Allen Walshe
Millennials in your community range in age from 15 to 32. The youngest are in the early years of high school and the oldest may or may not be married with families. One important Millennial generation attribute is delayed commitment. Ministering with Millennials starts with a complete overview of this interesting and important generation.
Papers presented at the 180 Symposium covered five major ministry themes:
- The Search for Identity
- Relationships are the Key
- Spirituality is Essential
- There is a Call for Leadership
- A Theme of Service
Among the 25 papers included in Ministering with Millennials, you will find powerful ministry ideas presented by Steve Case, Michaela Lawrence, Chris Blake, Lisa Hope, Ron Whitehead, Allan Walshe, Victor Marley and many others. Topics covered include the importance of church climate, using short term mission trips as a connector, creating relational young adult ministries and how to “hand on faith” to the next generation.
The Millennial generation is looking for meaning. They are investing themselves in finding a way that will lead to personal relationships and involvement that makes a difference. Is your congregation ready to minister with Millennials?
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Comfort, Comfort My People: Towards a Growing Adventist-Jewish Friendship
Richard Elofer
The world Adventist-Jewish Friendship Center (WJFC) serves the world community with love and compassion, embracing God's call to "comfort my people" with a reconciling message of "hope, faith, and love". WJFC is one expression of the historic Adventist movement continuing the church's commitment to proclaim Bible truths to every person.
The Adventist Jewish Conference held in Jerusalem in February 6 to 12, 2006 was a historic event for for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Conference adopted a statement defining a wide range of relationships between the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Jewish people. This book presents the most important of papers presented and discussed on that occasion. -
Christ, Salvation, and the Eschaton: Essays in Honor of Hans K. LaRondelle
Jiri Moskala, Peter M. van Bemmelen, and Daniel Heinz
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Issues and Alternatives in Educational Philosophy, 4th Edition
George R. Knight
As a survey of philosophic issues relevant to the educational profession, this book highlights the relationship between theory and practice. It is suited to fit the needs of undergraduate survey courses in educational philosophy, graduate students who need a quick review of the topic, and teachers of educational philosophy who want their students to spend maximum time in primary sources while utilizing a comprehensive survey text for orientation and overview.
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Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Mission: Volume II
Bruce L. Bauer
The 1990 General Conference session voted to establish a mission initiative called Global Mission that challenged the Adventist Church to do mission where there had been few successes in the past, to work for those in the major world religions instead of largely winning people who were already Christians, and to enter unentered areas where there were few if any Adventists. Global Mission also established five religious study centers to pioneer new approaches for sharing the gospel with Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and secular/postmodern peoples.
The new approaches and challenges forced the Adventist Church to study and find solutions for many cross-cultural questions. In response to that challenge a yearly Global Mission Issues Committee was established where papers were read and recommendations made concerning current mission issues. Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Mission, Vol. II contains the Global Mission Issues Committee papers from 2002-2005. -
Flame of Yahweh: Sexuality in the Old Testament
Richard Davidson
Flame of Yahweh offers a thorough exploration of gender relationships and sexual activity in the Old Testament. Topics include sexuality in Eden, the elevation vs. the denigration of women, exclusivity vs. adultery and premarital sex, permanence vs. divorce and remarriage, intimacy vs. incest, and sexuality in the Song of Songs.
Written from a theologically conservative perspective, Richard Davidson provides a meticulously researched work that makes extensive use of other ancient Near Eastern documents on subjects ranging from homosexuality to gender relations. At the same time, the author offers clear explanations of terms and historical context that make the work accessible to the reader. -
Crossing Jordan : North American Contributions to the Archaeology of Jordan
Thomas Levy, Michele Daviau, Randall Younker, and May Shaer
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Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Mission: Volume I
Bruce L. Bauer
The 1990 General Conference session voted to establish a mission initiative called Global Mission that challenged the Adventist Church to do mission where there had been few successes in the past, to work for those in the major world religions instead of largely winning people who were already Christians, and to enter unentered areas where there were few if any Adventists. Global Mission also established five religious study centers to pioneer new approaches for sharing the gospel with Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and secular/postmodern peoples.
The new approaches and challenges forced the Adventist Church to study and find solutions for many cross-cultural questions. In response to that challenge a yearly Global Mission Issues Committee was established where papers were read and recommendations made concerning current mission issues. Adventist Responses to Cross-Cultural Mission, Vol. I contains the Global Mission Issues Committee papers from 1998-2001. -
Philosophy and Education: An Introduction in Christian Perspective, 4th Edition
George R. Knight
"Philosophy and Education is an excellent source concerning the relationship of philosophy and education. George R. Knight covers the spectrum in philosophy relevant to education. [He] shows how Christian education can be thoroughly Christian instead of just a 'secular pill with a Christian coating.'" –Christian Educators Journal George Knight's Philosophy and Education: An Introduction in Christian Perspective has been a classic in its field for more than a quarter of a century. Features of this edition include a chapter on the Christian teacher in the public school setting, discussions regarding the rise of the home school movement and the relation of the Intelligent Design debate to Christian educational philosophy, and “Points to Ponder” study questions.
