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Radiating God’s Love Like a Stained Glass Window - Spectrum Magazine Can we have enough of God’s radiant light? Every time Moses saw God, he yearned for more, becoming full of light himself. Are we reflecting God’s light? Or are we leaving people with shadow? (Commenta...

Can we have enough of God’s radiant light? Every time Moses saw God, he yearned for more, becoming full of light himself. Are we reflecting God’s light? Or are we leaving people with shadow?
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Golden Calves and the Shape of Worship - Spectrum Magazine We may be judging the Israelites too harshly for the golden calf incident. It’s important to remember these are people who don’t know anything other than gods and Pharaohs. (Commentary on the Adult Bi...

We may be judging the Israelites too harshly for the golden calf incident. It’s important to remember these are people who don’t know anything other than gods and Pharaohs.
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How Adventists Dance - Spectrum Magazine Adventists have never been known for dancing, but it seems that many are getting rather good at it. With spinning from responsibility, sidestepping pain, and shuffling around the truth, what are the c...

Adventists have never been known for dancing, but it seems that many are getting rather good at it. With spinning from responsibility, sidestepping pain, and shuffling around the truth, what are the consequences of this denominational rhythm?

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The Cup Spills What It Holds: Goodness, Trauma, and the Image of God - Spectrum Magazine Oftentimes church leaders provide us with a list of things to do to get closer to God. But as with all relationships, no two are the same and neither should ours be with God. (Commentary on the Adult ...

Oftentimes church leaders provide us with a list of things to do to get closer to God. But as with all relationships, no two are the same and neither should ours be with God.
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A Crack in the Wall Between Church and State - Spectrum Magazine In 1973, the US government reaffirmed its belief in keeping the wall between church and state strong, but now, in 2025, this wall may be crumbling before our eyes. Will the IRS be successful in blurri...

In 1973, the US government reaffirmed its belief in keeping the wall between church and state strong, but now, in 2025, this wall may be crumbling before our eyes. Will the IRS be successful in blurring the lines between church and state?
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Adventist Pastor Arrested in Alabama for Witness Intimidation Pastor Robert Wagley of Saint Elmo Adventist Church in Irvington, Alabama, was arrested on three counts of witness intimidation, tied to investigations involving a registered sex offender’s church act...

Pastor Robert Wagley of St. Elmo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Irvington, Alabama, was arrested on three counts of witness intimidation, tied to investigations involving a registered sex offender’s church activities. #AdventistNews

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New Adventist College Opens in the Philippines:

Adventist leaders inaugurated Adventist College Palawan in Tacras, Narra, offering theology, education, and social work degrees. Built on a 136-acre campus, it marks a major expansion for Adventist education in southern Palawan.
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Body, Mind, and Solar: How AdventHealth Leads in Sustainability  - Spectrum Magazine In a world reeling from climate change's calamitous effects, an Adventist-owned and operated health system takes bold action and provides a values-based template for change.

In a world reeling from climate change’s calamitous effects, an Adventist-owned and operated health system takes bold action and provides a values-based template for change.
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Let My People Go: Breaking What Binds Us - Spectrum Magazine Even after many powerful signs from God, Pharaoh still chose to harden his heart. How often do we do the same in our own lives? God shows us these signs, not to punish us, but to bring us closer to hi...

Even after many powerful signs from God, Pharaoh still chose to harden his heart. How often do we do the same in our own lives? God shows us these signs, not to punish us, but to bring us closer to him.
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Introducing Adventism in Africa: A New Media Focus by Spectrum - Spectrum Magazine Adventism in Africa is Spectrum’s new monthly newsletter spotlighting African Adventist stories, leadership, and voices shaping the church’s present and future.

Adventism in Africa is Spectrum’s new monthly newsletter spotlighting African Adventist stories, leadership, and voices shaping the church’s present and future.
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Is the Wilson Era Over? - Spectrum Magazine As new GC President Erton Köhler casts a new vision for Adventism, Ted Wilson's legacy of applauseless fundamentalism looms over the denomination. Will the church move beyond it?

As new GC President Erton Köhler casts a new vision for Adventism, Ted Wilson’s legacy of applauseless fundamentalism looms over the denomination. Will the church move beyond it?

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BREAKING: Division Presidents Elected - Spectrum Magazine Delegates voted 1,720 to 113 to elect presidents for the 13 world divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, confirming a mix of returning and new leaders.

Delegates voted 1,720 to 113 to elect presidents for the 13 world divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, confirming a mix of returning and new leaders. #GCSession2025

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Spectrum at the Border - Spectrum Magazine We were not given a booth. We found a table. On the margins of the 2025 GC Session, Spectrum offers what matters most: presence, compassion, and acceptance.

We were not given a booth. We found a table. On the margins of the 2025 GC Session, Spectrum offers what matters most: presence, compassion, and acceptance.
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Five Stories We're Watching as 62nd GC Session Begins - Spectrum Magazine The 62nd GC Session begins in St. Louis with high-stakes elections, governance debates, and rising fears over new rules that could silence delegate voices.

The 62nd GC Session begins in St. Louis with high-stakes elections, governance debates, and rising fears over new rules that could silence delegate voices. #GC2025 #AdventistChurch

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Quiet Bravery: Resistance in the Face of Persecution - Spectrum Magazine Life was never guaranteed to be easy. But God walks with us through every peak and valley. We must be brave enough to do the work he gave us. (Commentary on the Adult Bible Study Guide for June 28 - J...

Life was never guaranteed to be easy. But God walks with us through every peak and valley. We must be brave enough to do the work he gave us.
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A Brave Neves World: Whither Global Adventist Communication? - Spectrum Magazine Samuel H. Neves challenged expectations, sparked conversation, and rose quickly through denominational ranks. His journey reveals as much about the Adventist Church’s future as it does about its prese...

Samuel H. Neves challenged expectations, sparked conversation, and rose quickly through denominational ranks. His journey reveals as much about the Adventist Church’s future as it does about its present tensions.
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Hand Fans and Pistols: Adventist Journalism in South America - Spectrum Magazine With Adventism's global leadership set to convene in St. Louis, Latin America’s lay voices remain unheard. Behind the church's polished media offerings and selective coverage, a quiet journalistic reb...

With Adventism’s global leadership set to convene in St. Louis, Latin America’s lay voices remain unheard. Behind the church’s selective coverage, a quiet journalistic rebellion dares to question who truly speaks—and who listens.
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Do We Have Enough Oil In Our Lamps? - Spectrum Magazine We have to stop looking down on the people we minister to. Especially when God wants to change our hearts like he did with Jonah. (Commentary on the Adult Bible Study Guide for June 21 - 27).

We have to stop looking down on the people we minister to. Especially when God wants to change our hearts like he did with Jonah.
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Fear Grips Latino Adventist Community as Los Angeles ICE Raids Continue - Spectrum Magazine As ICE raids grip LA’s Latino community in fear, Hispanic Adventist churches are confronting trauma and ministry shutdowns.

As ICE raids grip LA’s Latino community in fear, Hispanic Adventist churches are confronting trauma and ministry shutdowns.
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Rest, Resistance, and the Radical Imagination of Walter Brueggemann - Spectrum Magazine Explore Walter Brueggemann’s radical vision of Sabbath, justice, and prophetic imagination as a call to rest, resist, and reimagine faith today.

He said he was not a prophet—but Walter Brueggemann’s voice thundered with poetic imagination, and Sabbath hope. In every lecture, he invited the church to justice, rest, and radical love.
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Nineteen Things We Love About Oakwood - Spectrum Magazine Celebrate Juneteenth with 19 reasons we love Oakwood University—the only Adventist HBCU—where music, prayer, and Black excellence thrive daily.

As we celebrate Juneteenth today, we also honor how Oakwood University celebrates it daily through music, prayer, and purpose. Discover 19 reasons this Adventist HBCU holds our hearts.
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Why I Empathize With Trump - Spectrum Magazine When President Trump mentioned “battery theory,” I didn’t laugh—I remembered being taught the same thing. Equally unhumorous is how stubbornness and outdated understandings on everything from atoms to...

When President Trump mentioned “battery theory,” I didn’t laugh—I remembered being taught the same thing. Equally unhumorous is how stubbornness and outdated understandings on everything from atoms to biological sex still shape politics and belief today.
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Ron Kelly in Consideration to Be Northern New England Conference Executive Secretary - Spectrum Magazine After being fired by the Michigan Conference, Kelly’s potential addition to denominational administration could reshape power dynamics in the NAD as Adventism approaches the 2025 General Conference Se...

After being fired by the Michigan Conference, Kelly’s potential addition to denominational administration could reshape power dynamics in the NAD as Adventism approaches the 2025 General Conference Session.

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More Than a Meal: The History of the Adventist Haystack - Spectrum Magazine Adventist pioneers fed livestock haystacks. Now, Adventists build them for potlucks. How did this meatless mountain become the denomination’s favorite dish? The layers are more than just literal.

Adventist pioneers fed livestock haystacks. Now, Adventists build them for potlucks. How did this meatless mountain become the denomination’s favorite dish? The layers are more than just literal.
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Taking a Stand Before the Fiery Furnace, Not After - Spectrum Magazine As we admire biblical heroes like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, have we paused to consider if we would have stood with them? This week, consider how you worship and if something deep inside needs t...

As we admire biblical heroes like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, have we paused to consider if we would have stood with them? This week, consider how you worship and if something deep inside needs to change.
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The first openly bisexual Adventist pastor became a complicated symbol in a struggle that threatened Adventism’s LGBTQ advocacy organization.

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A $1.5 million embezzlement scheme, secret bank access, and a fugitive leader—ADRA Zimbabwe’s corruption scandal exposes deep cracks in the Adventist Church’s humanitarian integrity.
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Adventism’s Achilles Heel - Spectrum Magazine Adventism’s exterior hides a fatal flaw: institutional control choking local mission. As GC 2025 nears, can the church face its structural dysfunction—or will it protect power at the cost of purpose?

Adventism’s exterior hides a fatal flaw: institutional control choking local mission. As GC 2025 nears, can the church face its structural dysfunction—or will it protect power at the cost of purpose?
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Adventist Deacon New Jersey Child Sexual Assault An Adventist church deacon in Burlington County, New Jersey, has been charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse. Shawn R. Tracey, 44, of Mount Holly, served as a deacon at the Burlington Seve...

A New Jersey Adventist church deacon has been arrested and charged with 26 counts of child sexual abuse, prompting a full investigation and a review of church safeguarding policies. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews

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From the Archives: How Wilson Was Elected in 2022 - Spectrum Magazine Originally published on June 10, 2022, three years ago, this remastered article exclusively reported the inner dynamics of the nominating committee and how Ted Wilson was elected at the last GC Sessio...

Originally published on June 10, 2022, this remastered article reported the inner dynamics of the nominating committee and how Ted Wilson was elected at the last GC Session. It also offers insight on how the process could be improved.
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