Adventist elected judge of international criminal court
A Seventh-day Adventist law professor was sworn in as one of the 18 judges of the International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands, on January 17.
Study to examine omega-3 deficiency, teenage depression link
Whether low omega-3 levels trigger the doldrums is the focus of a new joint research project between the Sydney Adventist Hospital-based Australasian Research Institute and the University of New South Wales.
Chile: Adventist media guru keeps country on communication edge
Ewaldo Bustos' enthusiasm is contagious as he describes how media has changed the Seventh-day Adventist Church's image in his country over the past decade. As director of programming and production for the church's communication center in Chile, Bustos ha
Goodbye to Postum
Kraft Foods, the makers of coffee alternative Postum, recently announced they will no longer make the once popular beverage.
Kenya: Adventist university re-opens after post-election violence forced evacuation
Some faculty, students and staff are returning to the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton after post-election violence in Kenya forced a January 6 evacuation of some 280 people from the campus. The school reopened Monday January 14 with classes starting
Adventist Church looks to build Internet ministry in emerging African markets
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is examining how to best use new media in Africa, a region in which the church has yet to capitalize on mobile Internet access.
Inter-America: Headquarter office begins the year on spiritual note
At the start of 2008, the office staff of the Inter-American Division (IAD) welcomed 2008 with a special worship service to set the tone for the new year in its Miami, Florida, on January 2. The staff, which is comprised of more than 50 church leaders and
Inter-America: Church Makes Great Strides in 2007; Bounces Back from Natural Disasters
Just a few days ago, the year 2007 closed its doors and is now another remarkable year in the history of the church in Inter-America. 2007 saw more than its share of ups and downs.
Trinidad: Adventist university to receive US$ 15 million grant from government
In following through with their Vision 2020 Plan to achieve first world status for undergraduate levels, the government of Trinidad and Tobago announced late last year that it would award a grant totaling USD $15.5 million to the University of Southern Ca
Venezuela: Over 21,300 church members get special training
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Venezuela Antilles region is involved in training thousands of its church members and laypeople in their responsibilities as they serve and disciple new members of the church.
Adventist leader appeals for calm in Kenya
Seventh-day Adventists are joining the international community in expressing concern over violence in Kenya that has reportedly left 300 people dead and 100,000 displaced in the wake of presidential election disputes.
Robbery at Maranatha-rented warehouse leaves guard dead
A Seventh-day Adventist security guard was killed December 30 when thieves broke into a Maputo, Mozambique, warehouse rented by Maranatha Volunteers International, a Christian lay organization that builds churches and schools for the Adventist Church worl