For busy, tired, and overstretched parents everywhere who long to share God creatively with their families, Karen Holford shares 100 worship ideas that will transform your family time with Jesus.

The Seventh-day Adventist church mission statement, as voted by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee at the Annual Council Session in Silver Spring, Maryland on October 13, 2014.

Amazon, the global leader in e-commerce, offers books, e-books, music, DVDs, magazines, electronics, toys, games, software, office products and supplies, etc.

The International Faith & Science Conferences 2002-2004 report affirms the Seventh-day Adventist belief in the biblical creation account, addresses theories of origins, lists principal reasons for the conferences, general observations, findings, affirmations and recommendations.

A network of Christian mathematicians dedicated to integrating mathematics with faith and to promoting quality teaching. Website includes information about conferences, membership and the free online journal.

The objectives of this paper are to:
1. have a historical overview of school libraries
2. view Village Adventist Elementary School in general and its classroom libraries in particular
3. investigate how teachers and students perceive the classroom...

This official statement document reveals information about members’ retention. It provides actions in order to fix the problem. It was voted by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee at the Spring Meeting in Silver Spring,...

The Institute of Biblical Greek has collected the following resources to promote the study of Biblical (Koine) Greek in Christian education and to help students learning Biblical (Koine) Greek.

Seventh-day Adventist-developed trade book series of funny and interesting animal stories that build character. Titles include:

Julius, the Pesky...

This webpage provides a theoretical background and guidelines that form the Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Music.

"For hundreds of different types of jobs, such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse, the Occupational Outlook Handbook [by the US Department of Labor] tells you the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job,...

This site is Archived. Learn what defines PBL, important strategies for teaching online and learning online, how to design your project, review research and find web resources about effective project based learning.

What do Seventh-day Adventists believe? This page explains the structure of SDA beliefs, and allows visitors to click for more information on each category or belief.

Download the logo form you need to insert in your school communication and signage, for clear identity. This link includes guidelines on acceptable use and formats.

A granddaughter reveals many little-known incidents in the life of Adventist church leader Ellen White, stories that make her seem more real to juniors.

This is a delightful storybook, for “children” young and old. Its theme is to present the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a way children can enjoy and comprehend. Charming illustrations for the many stories were designed...

Adventist News Network (ANN) is a news agency of the Adventist church. It coordinates public and media relations of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

"I am a servant of the music," Herbert Blomstedt told Adventist News Network during an interview in New York. He is the Conductor Laureate of the San Francisco Symphony and has conducted orchestras in Stockholm, Oslo, Dresden, and Leipzig. In his...

Perry briefly discusses pros and cons of the increase in technology usage among students, then describes the other articles in this issue, which include:
The...

This book review summarizes 7 experiential learning tips to sound financial decisions for parents and educators.

Find ideas for teaching Christian stewardship to children and youth, as well as training seminars for lay members and stewardship leaders. Learn about the biblical principles for giving...

Sponsored by the Linguist List, these dedicated experts offer this service to answer questions about linguistics and language to anyone who asks. There are links on languages, etymologies and grammar. Also included is an archive of past questions and answers....

Concordia University-Portland blog

The NASA Space Shuttle Earth Observations Photography database of images provides a glimpse of Earth features and processes, including cities as seen by our Astronauts from space.

This is an archived site. The British Food Standards Agency carries out many activities to help encourage schools to adopt a 'whole school' approach to diet and nutrition and to help young people better understand the relationship between diet and health,...

GAiN is a community of Seventh-day Adventist technologists and communicators who connect to discuss the creative use of Internet technology in their work and in the lives of those whom they serve.

This NAD resource assists school administrators in meeting their responsibilities as educational leaders in the Adventist K - 12 school system in North America. Topics include: Leadership; Management; Co-Curricular Programs; Constituency Relationships; Curriculum;...

The HighScope Educational Research Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes the development of children and youth worldwide and supports educators and parents as they help children learn. Curriculum, professional development, and other...

Growing online directory of Adventist churches around the globe maintained by one NAD church.

"Forty-five Adventist students from universities across Europe gathered at a farmhouse in Ter Aar, the Netherlands, for a thought-provoking weekend congress entitled, 'We Can’t Look Away: The Church and Social Justice.'”

"Ultimately, wisdom has to do with understanding God’s character and ways, and responding appropriately to His biddings."

"Philippians 4:13 was written just for me: 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (NKJV).' What the passage offers is an enormous promise: 'In Christ there is strength to fulfill duty, power to resist temptation, vigor to endure affliction,...

"What is amazing is that through the many, often painful, phases of my life, God never let go of me, making contact with my soul through that still, small voice, lighting my dark world with rays of His beautiful love."

"The Bible studies in this unit address the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a cross-centered approach... All eighteen studies are introduced with readings from one or more of the gospels that either directly or indirectly serves...

A Christmas Readers Theatre, based on Matthew 2, in presentational, interactive, and echo format. Each reading covers approximately the same content but with a different style to suit a different audience. It is up to the worship leader to determine which...

In a play about the story of Esther, Trudy Wright provides a resource that students can experience as a reader's theater or perform for the school and community. Prop and costume ideas and stage settings are also provided.

Personalizing Bible passages is one way to help students develop a relationship with Jesus Christ. Richard Gray shares several passages that are readily personalized, and possible ways of introducing the concepts into various classes such as Creative Writing,...

PLAYING OUR PAST is a series of plays about key events in Adventist history. They were written by the Canadian Union College Heritage Players: Eric Rajah, Producer; Keith Clouten, Script; Denise Dick Herr, Stage Production. These plays were published...

This article presents creative ways a pastor can support a school and become actively involved in the life of the local church school. Ideas presented include: support through church programs, sermons, scheduled and unscheduled appearances at school, and ways...

One crucial issue in the success of Adventist church schools is the relationship between the pastor and teacher. While the pastor is not the supervisor to the teacher, he is often viewed as such. Another misconception views the teacher as being on the B team...

The author surveyed Adventists in the Lake Union Conference about the possibility of developing Adventist special-education programs for the mentally retarded. The only way for all Adventist children to be enrolled in Adventist schools is to develop special-education...

An editorial report on the first Adventist Teacher's Seminar held in Russia. Ganson shares education news from Russia, such as final arrangements for an elementary school in Moscow, translation and distribution of Ellen White's book Education, and the many...

Problem statement: The two major issues addressed in this study are the professional relationship that exists between the educators in K-10 schools and pastors who serve the churches that host the schools and the professional roles that each serves...

This article from the JAE special child evangelism issue focuses on the collaboration and cooperation of pastors and teachers. It suggests collaboration strategies, proposes some plans, and shares a vision of what can result from effective collaborative outreach...

An understanding of culture can aid the study of the New Testament. It helps us interpret Scripture, create an interest in Scripture, and implement the principles of Scripture as we struggle to live out the gospel in our own cultural situation. Examples of...

"This is a complimentary assignment for the [His Story: Just in Time] lesson on the Plagues of Egypt. With a little research on the Egyptian gods and goddesses, there are some strong connections perceivable between the plagues and the supposed...

As We Set Forth, the first volume in the Andrews Heritage series, recounts the early history of Andrews University, beginning with its origins as Battle Creek College in 1874 and continuing with the story of Emmanuel Missionary College (1901-1960). The book,...

Writing from a Christian ethical perspective, Stapleford insightfully shows how ethics are inextricably intertwined with economic life and analysis.

Focusing on the 1900's, this is the place to find the style icons from each era as well as fascinating tidbits of fashion history. It's divided into decades with an easy format for browsing. Fun reading.

Michael J. Gelb describes the seven attributes that made da Vinci such a genius and gives exercises to awaken those attributes: Curiosita: An insatiably curious approach to life; Dimonstratzione: A commitment to test knowledge through experience;...

A top Pennsylvania professional on the front lines of abuse investigation and counseling speaks out on the healing powers of sorrow, atonement and an absolute system of virtues. With the horrors of daily news as a backdrop, Jay Krunszyinsky brings considerable...

Everything you need to know about the history of fashion is in this book, including the history and people who dictate fashion. It's well written with authentic photographs and drawings. It's easily read, but there is a lot of book here to read. Great fashion...

Bill and Lynne Hybels present a practical guidebook based on the wisdom of the book of Proverbs. Based on a series of Bill Hybel's sermons, he takes on subjects such as choosing friends wisely, managing anger, cultivating compassion, developing discipline,...

Manners, Please! seeks to promote sensitivity and civilized behavior in children. Every type of etiquette from table manners and conversation to telephone manners and sibling harmony is covered through poems, writing activities, coloring pages, role...

"No Contest stands as the definitive critique of competition. Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race...

Science for All Seasons offers a variety of science experiments for young children.

Ben Carson shares the overarching philosophy that has shaped his life. This book focuses on the why of success, rather than the how. Carson's goal is to help readers discover God's vision for their lives, reframe their priorities, and inspire...

A recommended bible study reference tool for all ages.

The initial results of Roger Dudley's longitudinal study of over 1,500 Adventist youth on issues such as lifestyle choices, church attendance, and church standards. This book is now out of print, but may be available through an Adventist...

This concordance "casts all words in the Bible into alphabetical order and arranges them under their respective original words. This helps the reader to analyze more accurately the various uses of the original Hebrew and Greek words. Includes over 300,000...

A best-selling one-volume Bible dictionary. More than 5,000 entries include discussions of historical, geographical, chronological, and biographical aspects of the Bible, as well as articles on theological subjects; more than 700 pictures are included as well.

"The meaning and characteristics of Thomas S. Kuhn's paradigm is reviewed and illustrated, highlighting the claim that science is a human endeavor involving metaphysical commitments and value judgments. The extension of the concepts of a paradigm to other...

This continuing education study explores God's leading during the early development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Objectives of this study include: 1. Recognize the wide influence of the Millerite movement. 2. Explain how the Millerites arrived at the...

This continuing education study looks at God's leading of His remnant people in fulfilling the gospel commission. Objectives of this study include: 1. Summarize factors that led believers to organize and choose a name. 2. Identify what constituted systematic...

This article helps the reader use the objective rules and tools of hermeneutics, the science and art of deriving meaning, to interpret the Bible and inspired writings of Ellen White.

NOTE: No longer valid for continuing education credit.

This continuing education study material is intended to serve as a refresher course for classroom teachers who are called upon in religion courses to explain the methodology God employs to communicate His divine truths and expectations. Part 1 examines the...

Part 2 of this continuing education study on inspiration and revelation explores determining the surety of prophetic works. The author seeks to equip readers with scriptural tools to: differentiate between the Straight Jacket Theory of interpretation the Intervention...

Part 3 of the inspiration and revelation continuing education series explains the role of Ellen White in the formulation of Seventh-day Adventist doctrine and the functions of her articles as they relate to scripture. This article is divided into three sections:...

This article describes the importance and basic shape of philosophy, examines the foundational philosophic categories from a biblical perspective, and indicates the importance of the biblical worldview in shaping an Adventist approach to education. Parts II...

This considers the implications of the philosophy of Adventist education for educational practice, especially in regard to the needs of the student, the function of the teacher, and the aims of Adventist education. Parts 1 and 3 complete the series:

Lindsay discusses how studying denominational history can nurture the faith of the student. The teacher needs to go beyond the dates and names. They need to encourage their students to study Adventist church history in a candid and honest way, seeing where...

Through this curricular experiment, the author gives teachers of composition classes an example of how they can provide an opportunity for students to experiment with expressions of their own belief and value systems in a nurturing, unconstrained setting....

Knight concludes that "the survival of Adventist colleges will not be worth the effort if these schools fail to produce a unique product. Their product must fill a gap that other institutions do not and cannot fill. In order to achieve this goal, curriculum...

"Behavioral addictions follow a neural path similar to chemical addictions. The reward systems are so powerful that once one is trapped, it is difficult to break loose. Knowledge and awareness of how behavioral addictions work are excellent prophylactic...

"While in the National Assembly, Paiva faced some challenges, although he prefers to refer to them as opportunities to enlarge his ministry. One of his major contributions was to work with the national government to officially recognize the Adventist...

Currently in the final stages of adaptation, the K-12 NAD ENCOUNTER Curriculum "has a Biblical discipleship focus, and seeks to transform students’ lives and equip them to walk with God." The overview...

"In his first sermon —'This Jesus'—Peter introduced to the world a great mystery, a great wonder. Both the mystery and the wonder have become not only the central core of Christian proclamation, but also the only hope for meaning in life."

"To enjoy wholesome relationships in a sex-crazed world, it is important to follow carefully the paradigm sanctioned by the Bible and to set healthy boundaries ahead of time to help you avoid dangerous and life-altering dilemmas."

"Among the varied introductions Paul employed in writing his Epistles, one has meant a lot to me: 'to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus' (Ephesians 1:1, NKJV). This salutation gives me as a follower of Jesus my identity, my address,...

"While Christian life is one of waiting linked to hope, the fulfillment of this often seems to take too long a time, and the process seems to raise anxiety, engender questions, test patience, and sometimes foster doubts. Yet in biblical perspective, waiting...