Spike in crime, addiction expected if referendum passes, church leaders say

Adventist Church leader Roy Adams is urging church members in Maryland to vote against a referendum that would legalize slot machines in the state, which is home to the headquarters of the global Protestant denomination. In a recent editorial addressed to Marylanders, Adams said gambling would increase addictions and endanger families in the state.

United States: Adventists urged to vote against Maryland slot machines

One of the many Adventist Church members in Sichuan province whose homes were destroyed.

Adventist Church's humanitarian agency expands aid in China, Myanmar

Adventists join other Christian churches at presidential residence

Iraqi president affirms Christian presence, roots

National Council on Drug Abuse offers training for ministers

Oneil Smith, a regional director for the National Council on Drug Abuse, offers training for ministers who would serve as counselors for people in need.

Health leaders urge churches in Jamaica to serve as counseling centers

Priorities sometimes muddled amid overwhelming schedules; overseeing 24 churches

Overloaded schedules fetter many pastors' ministries, regional church president Israel Leito said at the Adventist Church's first Ministerial Association Summit in Inter-America beginning last month.

Inter-America: A breather for overburdened pastors

Food, supplies reaching survivors, relief workers say

ADRA's established position within Myanmar is aiding its response to widespread devastation following a cyclone last week, officials of the Adventist Church's humanitarian agency said.

ADRA effort continues amid concern over aid distribution

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Adventist Church's humanitarian agency expands aid in China, Myanmar

Iraqi president affirms Christian presence, roots

Health leaders urge churches in Jamaica to serve as counseling centers

Inter-America: A breather for overburdened pastors

ADRA effort continues amid concern over aid distribution

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United States: Adventists urged to vote against Maryland slot machines

Adventist Church's humanitarian agency expands aid in China, Myanmar

Iraqi president affirms Christian presence, roots

Health leaders urge churches in Jamaica to serve as counseling centers

Inter-America: A breather for overburdened pastors

ADRA effort continues amid concern over aid distribution