Vote to be held in Atlanta on strategy to 'Reach Up, Reach Out, Reach Across'

Lowell Cooper, a general vice president of the Adventist Church, introduces a proposal for the church's mission theme for the years 2010 to 2015: "Reach Up, Reach Out, Reach Across." The proposal was put into the agenda for GC Session, scheduled for June 2010. [photo: Rajmund Dabrowski/ANN]

Delegates move 2010-2015 'Tell the World' plan to G.C. Session

Leaders encourage honest look at records; cite membership audits as catalyst for growth

Adventist world church secretary Matthew Bediako, front, and Bert Haloviak, director of the church's Office of Archives and Statistics, give a report on church membership statistics for 2008 through 2009 during the church's annual year-end business meeting, October 11. [photo: Rajmund Dabrowski]

Adventist Church adds 1 million members sixth year in a row

This slideshow provides the day's photo highlights from the 97th Annual Council

October 10: Annual Council Day in Pictures

World church president emphasizes cross of Christ as central to Adventist message

Adventist world church President Jan Paulsen delivers the Sabbath sermon October 10 during the denomination's annual business meeting in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. [photo: Rajmund Dabrowski/ANN]

Reconciliation, unity, involvement are Paulsen's Annual Council themes

ADRA, Russian media center receive top ranking

Adventist media center, humanitarian organization recognized for impact

Membership, tithe return growth seen as church focuses on community impact

Representatives of the Atlanta-Berean Adventist Church receive the 2009 Innovative Church of the Year award, which recognized the congregation's growth through community involvement. [photos: courtesy Atlanta-Berean Adventist Church]

Adventist Church in Atlanta recognized for innovation

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Adventist media center, humanitarian organization recognized for impact

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Delegates move 2010-2015 'Tell the World' plan to G.C. Session

Adventist Church adds 1 million members sixth year in a row

October 10: Annual Council Day in Pictures

Reconciliation, unity, involvement are Paulsen's Annual Council themes

Adventist media center, humanitarian organization recognized for impact

Adventist Church in Atlanta recognized for innovation