Waterborne disease a growing concern as hundreds of thousands lack shelter, clean water

A flood victim receives treatment from one of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency's mobile medical teams in Pakistan. A recent sharp increase in waterborne diseases is worsening conditions in the country, where millions still lack shelter and clean water. [photo courtesy ADRA Pakistan]

In Pakistan, ADRA intensifies emergency flood relief effort

With expanding education, healthcare system, church officials urge continued religious freedom

Brazil Counsul Almir Barbuda addresses leaders at the Adventist Church headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States on August 23. At center is Ted Wilson, president of the Adventist Church. At left is John Graz, director of the church's Public Affairs and Religious Liberty department. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Adventist leaders update Brazilian consul on church's work

McAllister learned Hebrew by feeling letter shapes

Ray McAllister is awarded a Ph.D in Religion from the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary on August 1. McAllister is the first blind student to graduate with the degree from a church-run seminary. [photo: Katelin Mitchell]

First blind doctoral student graduates from Adventist seminary

With country's church heritage comes responsibility, younger members say

Young church members in Venezuela wait at the airport to welcome world church President Ted N.C. Wilson to their country for a celebration of its 100 years of church heritage. [photo: Libna Stevens]

Venezuela: Adventist Church celebrates 100 years

Public Relations pioneer sought positive image for church in community

Shirley Burton, a former Adventist Church director of Communication, died Monday. She was 83. [photo: courtesy Archives and Statistics]

Shirley Burton, former Adventist Communication director, dies

Violence against women focus of annual Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day

Respect as a God-given right is the theme of this year's Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day. On Saturday, August 28, Adventist congregations worldwide are encouraged to raise awareness of violence against women and girl children. [graphic: Women's Ministries]

Church leaders hope Adventist anti-abuse message takes root in local churches

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