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Adventist World Publishing Houses Lifelong New!!

Find contact information for all Adventist publishers, organized within the 13 world divisions, and countries therein.

Ellen White - Life and Work Kindergarten-Lifelong New!!

The Adventist Book Center sells books by and about Ellen White.

General Conference Children's Ministries Preschool-Grade 5 New!!

The General Conference childrens ministries website includes recommended resources and articles; a newsletter; church manual statements; Jesus' ministry to children statement; Just for Kids devotional activities, and crafts; articles on current topics...

Summer Camp - Where God Spends His Summers Tertiary New!!

This article shares benefits of Seventh-day Adventist summer camps in North America.

Vocabulary Spelling City NAD Language Arts Word Lists Kindergarten-Lifelong New!!

VocabularySpellingCity is an excellent supplemental resource to your Pathways Vocabulary & Spelling curriculum. The site contains lists for Pathways Themes 1-9, found in the "Registered Teachers" box. This interactive educational web...

A Grade I Could Not Earn - What My Brightest Student Taught Me About Grace Tertiary-Lifelong New!!

Adventist educator Mundende reflects on his interaction with a senior student, and observes that salvation can not be earned. It can only come through the grace of God.

Beyond Belief Tertiary New!!

This article reveals reasons why members leave the church. The studies show that the main reason is not because of bad experience, but because of the change of their beliefs. The article also provides suggestions about this topic.

Biblical Research Institute - Science and Religion Grade 9-Lifelong New!!

Access articles, presentations and position papers by Adventist theologians affirming creation, and discussing topics such as earth's origins, a biblical perspective on the philosophy of science, statements on faith and science, and more.

Church Dropouts - Is There Any Hope? Tertiary New!!

This article analyzes church dropouts. It shares thoughts of Monte Sahlin, Paul Richardson, Julia Duin, etc.

Father of Preachers Kindergarten-Lifelong New!!

Johnson tells of the life and ministry of Dr. C.E. Mosely Jr and the impact he has had on Adventist education.

Hey Love Them and They Will Come Tertiary New!!

Why don’t young people see religion as central in their lives? Think about it. You mentor, you pray…a lot. You speak about the love of Jesus, about the Bible, and you may lead conversations about God and His power to change lives. You spend...

It's Not the Message - Thoughts on Keeping Young People in the Church Tertiary New!!

This article reveals information about young adults and the reasons why they leave the church. Its focus is on youth retention.

The Sanctuary and Its Cleansing Grade 4-Lifelong New!!

"In this special supplement to the Adventist Review, Dr. Angel Rodriguez, an associate director of the Biblical Research Institute of the General Conference, examines [Daniel 8 and 9] in light of intensive Adventist study during the past 15...

What Jesus Said About Young Adult Ministry Tertiary New!!

This article is about young adult ministry. It is focused on young adults and the problem with them leaving the church and with their high-risk behaviors. It presents Jesus' strategies from the Bible and it encourages churches for action.

Adventist Education Videos Preschool-Grade 12 New!!

Browse hundreds of free presentations and webinars on a variety of topics, all provided by the North American Division Office of Education on their Vimeo channel.

Adventist Mission Grade 9-Lifelong New!!

This site provides a wealth of articles, stories, children's activities, videos, a DVD, and other resources about Adventist missions and missionaries. Witness how God is improving lives through Adventist mission work around the world and in your neighborhood....

Career Opportunities in Philanthropy Grade 12-Lifelong New!!

Job openings in development targeted to an audience of executives, managers and professionals visiting this site. Individuals who are organization members are encouraged to keep their resumes posted on this site as a reference for employers.

COVID-19 Resources for Teachers - Online Instruction Preschool-Grade 12 New!!

Provided by the North American Division Office of Education and organized by subject and grade, these resources will help as you transition to distance education. Also included are resources on learning how to teach online, a list of educational companies...

Global Mission Religious Study Centers Grade 5-Lifelong New!!

"The Office of Adventist Mission operates six Global Mission Centers in key locations around the world." Find information on the following: Global Center for Adventist-Muslim Relations, World Jewish-Adventist Friendship Center, Center for East Asian...

GRISDA Affirmation of Creation Statement Grade 5-Lifelong New!!

Read the Seventh-day Adventist fundamental belief regarding biblical creation, the 2004 General Conference Annual Council action in response to the International Faith and Science Conference's "An Affirmation of Creation" statement, and the Geoscience...

Ministerial Association Tertiary-Lifelong New!!

The Ministerial Association serves the Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide in its proclamation of the everlasting gospel and in its divine mission to prepare people to meet their soon-coming Lord. It aims to accomplish this mission through its ministry...

Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook Grade 9-Lifelong New!!

Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook online will help you find Adventist schools, colleges, churches, missions, unions, conferences, statistics and other helpful reference information.

Who Are(n't) We Baptizing? Tertiary New!!

As new members are added to the church roster researchers have solicited their feedback in an attempt to ascertain effective methods of winning and establishing new converts. This article reports on data collected on new members and features implications for...

In Search of a Better Story - Teaching Wisdom to Build Wellbeing in an Increasingly Complex World Kindergarten-Lifelong

Throughout history, seeking wisdom has been integral in the pursuit of a fulfilling, good life. How does this look in our changing, complex world today?

JAE Editorial: Teachers - The People Who Make the Difference in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary

"The articles in this issue showcase a variety of interests and are authored by individuals passionate about providing quality Adventist education that is Bible-based, kingdom-directed, and service-oriented, with Christ at the center." Article...

TEACH Editorial Vol 13 Issue 2: A Bigger Boat Kindergarten-Tertiary

What is our anxious, modern world lacking? What place do values hold? In his editorial, Graeme Perry describes the need of a bigger and better boat, a salvation ark. Additional articles in this issue include: In...

The Writer’s Labyrinth - A Reflection on the Principles of Academic Writing Part 2 Tertiary-Lifelong

This author views “writing and reading as a way of tracing [God’s] love through the past, present and future.”

After the Earthquake - Adult Reflections on Adolescent Experiences of a Natural Disaster Grade 7-Grade 12

By interviewing participants seven years after the event, “this ‘living memory’ study investigated the perceived psychoemotional experiences of four senior high school students at one Christian school during and after the February 22, 2011,...

Can Teachers See Australia's New Caste-ism? Kindergarten-Tertiary

"There are competing narratives about the design and purpose of life within our Western world. Part of this competition of ideas is caught up in implications that come from how we view human beings as persons. This article proposes that one of these new...

Good? Different? Assessing the Idea of an Atypical Clinical Teaching Model of Initial Teacher Education, Using SWOT Analysis Tertiary

“Is a Clinical Teaching Model, characterised by a school-embedded, employment-integrated, alternative mode, an opportune path for initial teacher education? A [Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats] Analysis is used to address this question...

Human Touch in the Primary School Setting Kindergarten-Grade 8

Analysis of interviews conducted at a small faith-based school “indicated the majority of the participants in this study supported the use of ‘healthy’ physical contact, between teachers and students. Students, parents and teachers were mindful...

The Lived Experiences of Students and Faculty of a Christian College who Participated in a Short-term International Mission Trip Tertiary

One-on-one interviews with mission trip participants revealed the following themes: cultural adaptation, relationships, spiritual factors, and personal gain.

Up a Tree or in the Mud - How Nature-Based Free Play Contributes to the Wellbeing of Children Preschool-Grade 8

Many children live very managed, structured and risk-free lives. Consequently, they are not necessarily developing "confidence and resilience that transfer to new situations." In contrast, time outdoors engaging in exploration and free play grows...

What It Might Mean to Be a Classroom Ready Teacher? Tertiary

It is suggested that what is considered to be ‘classroom ready’ “is dependent upon a worldview presented as ‘normative’ and ‘authorised’ emerging from a powerful story about the world that in terms of establishing...

Asian Aid Grade 1-Lifelong

This is a way for your students to be involved in the mission field, sharing Jesus and helping those in need. For over 50 years, Asian Aid has aimed "to strengthen the capacity of families and communities to protect, nurture and support their children...

Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education in North America - Theological Perspectives and Current Issues Tertiary

The Seventh-day Adventist Church represents one of the largest denominational school systems in North America, with 837 elementary schools, 109 secondary schools and 15 colleges and universities. This book aims to help educators and administrators find strong...

Clubhouse Kindergarten-Grade 8

Christian magazine provides high-interest reading for juniors. Focus on the Family Clubhouse Magazine's website includes Bible resources, magazine information, links to other Focus on the Family ministries, and fun stuff like puzzles, jokes, art, recipes,...

Message Magazine Kindergarten-Lifelong

A Christian magazine of contemporary issues.

Why Our Teenagers Leave the Church - Personal Stories from a 10-year Study Tertiary

Completed over the course of 10 years, this study looks at the various factors that lead to young people leaving the church. At the end of the study, several recommendations were made on ways to keep young people engaged and interested.

Ethics in Qualitative Research - A Practical Guide Tertiary-Lifelong

Recommended for qualitative researchers interested in strategies for good ethical practices, “this paper goes from the definition of ethics to the importance of ethical practices and to the implementation of practical considerations before, during, and...

Facebook Addiction and Academic Anxiety among University Students Grade 11-Tertiary

"Within academics, social media has developed a stronger and stronger presence in the lives of students and educators. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Facebook addiction and academic anxiety."

Faith Development among Elementary Students in an Adventist Campus - A Case Study Kindergarten-Grade 8

The elementary school years are crucial in a child’s faith development. This study found that key influences include family background, environment, and participatory instruction.

Fostering Creative Skills for Students Using Project-Based Learning Kindergarten-Tertiary

This paper "points out the roles played by instructors and learners to promote creative thinking using project-based learning, and the challenges they encounter." It also "provides the ways learners participate in this process in order to...

Responding to K-12 Implementation - A Case Study of an Adventist Secondary School in the Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12

In the Philippines, adjusting from a 10-year basic education cycle to a K-12 structure has “presented several challenges such as teachers’ training and deployment and infrastructure requirements to Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools that are...

Holding The Fort - The Service-Oriented Leadership of Librarians Tertiary

Focusing on six librarians in the Philippines, this “ethnographic study highlights the values and shared culture of librarians of a Christian institution of higher education.”

The Common Rule - Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction Grade 9-Lifelong

Tired of distractions in our technology saturated society? Useful in secondary and tertiary classrooms in addition to personal life, this resource offers a set of simple "daily and weekly practices designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor."...

The Portrait of a Superwoman - Finding Compatibility and Balance Between Motherhood and Graduate School Tertiary-Lifelong

Using narrative research, this study reflects the experiences of seven full-time doctoral students who are also mothers to young children. It ends with recommendations for graduate schools and the superwomen attending them.

INFO Editorial: Growth, Ethics and Excellence Tertiary

The editor previews the articles in this issue, which present "several interesting perspectives on what happens when the potencies of change are harnessed for the good.” Articles include: The...

The Importance of Training Faculty to Integrate Faith With Learning Kindergarten-Tertiary

Faith integration is a vital part of Christian education, including at the university level. What can administrators do to prepare their faculty to create classrooms where this happens in a meaningful way?

Preparing for College and Career Unit 1 - Course Orientation Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 1 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Preparing for College and Career Unit 2 - Personal Mapping Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 2 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Preparing for College and Career Unit 3 - Personal Management Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 3 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Preparing for College and Career Unit 4 - Learning Strategies Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 4 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Preparing for College and Career Unit 5 - Starting Early Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 5 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Preparing for College and Career Unit 6 - Career Exploration Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 6 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Preparing for College and Career Unit 7 - Choosing a College Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 7 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Preparing for College and Career Unit 8 - Financing College Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 8 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Preparing for College and Career Unit 9 - Living Your Calling Grade 9-Grade 12

These are the student materials for Unit 9 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,...

Assessment Toolbox - North American Division Preschool-Grade 12

Provided by the North American Division, "this toolbox is designed to provide strategies and resources that support assessment practices, early childhood through 12th grade." Begin by selecting subject area and grade level.

CognitiveGenesis Brochures and Posters Kindergarten-Grade 12

Download or order several formats of brochures or posters citing Cognitive Genesis research results to positively market your school. Versions for Canada and USA available.

NAD Professional Growth Books List 2019-2020 Kindergarten-Grade 12

This list outlines the books NAD teachers may select from to earn a Professional Growth Certificate for the 2019-2020 school year. Books are organized into the following sections: Reader's Choice, Devotional & Spiritual Growth, Adventist Church History,...

North American Division 2013-2018 Report Card Brochure Preschool-Tertiary

"The purpose of this report card is to describe the status of education in the North American Division early childhood through higher education programs." Updates covered include the process of becoming a standards-based culture, Pathways...

Back to Creation - Toward a Consistent Adventist Creation--Fall--Re-Creation Hermeneutic Tertiary

This paper provides theological reflections on basic principles of biblical hermeneutics applied to the ordination of women.

Come Back Home Program Tertiary

This presentation lays out the Come Back Home program in Euro-Asia Division. It includes some statistics.

Dealing With Doctrinal Issues in the Church - Proposal for Ground Rules Tertiary

The purpose of this paper is to suggest some ground rules for dealing with a potentially divisive theological issue, such as the theology of ordination. It includes the history of doctrinal controversy at the beginning of the Christian Church and at the inception...

First & Second Gens Hispanics/Latinos and Church Life - The Re (Tension) Factor Tertiary

This presentation is focused on the first and second generations of Hispanics and Latinos.

General Conference Summit on Nurture & Retention - Southern Africa Indian Ocean Division Tertiary

This presentation lays out a summit on nurture and retention in Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division. It includes charts about losses, and it compares different divisions regarding to membership.

Genuine Discipleship Empowered by Acceptance Tertiary

This presentation lays out genuine discipleship empowered by acceptance. It presents a way to work with iY formula. Presentation notes are also available.

Genuine Discipleship Empowered by Acceptance - Presentation Notes Tertiary

This paper presents notes to the presentation called Genuine Discipleship Empowered by Acceptance. It is focused on young adults leaving the church. It shows how to work with iY formula.

God and Education - Learning from God's Educational Structures and Strategies Tertiary

This presentation is focused on how God educated His people. It applies His teaching on teaching and guidance young children.

Growing God's People Across Generations - A Model for Education Tertiary

This paper is focused on the concept of God as a parent, and how his strategies can be used for the development of churches. For God it was challenging to rear the infant nation of Israel. We can find similarities in the challenges we face as we raise and...

Inter-European Division Ministerial Association Report - Summit on Nurture & Retention 2013 - Discipling Retaining and Reclaiming Tertiary

This presentation lays out a ministerial report. It is focused on nurture and retention. Its purpose is to provide general guidelines for a united ministry, to create awareness and the right motivation for all church members, and to encourage and sustain the...

Man and Woman in Genesis 1-3 - Ontological Equality and Role Differentiation Tertiary

This paper is focused on the equality of woman and man. The main task of this paper is to re-examine Gen 1-3 in order to determine whether the traditional understanding of male headship in the text is exegetically sustainable. The starting point is to list...

Millennials' Relationship with the Church - It's Complicated Tertiary

This article presents Alisa's views of the church as a Millenial. She describes the relationship between the Millennials and the church.

Not every believer is the same - Is profiling possible? Why people turn their back at the Adventist church Tertiary

The church in the Netherlands is growing. Yet there are people who are leaving the church. Each church leaver has its own story, but is it possible to find common ground among these stories and anticipate on this? What would this mean for Adventist church...

Nurture and Retention Summit 2013 - South Pacific Division Tertiary

This presentation lays out the South Pacific Division's report at a summit on nurture and retention. It is focused on membership, reconnection with former and missing members, goals, and mission.

Nurturing the Church through Small Groups - Why Is It So Important ? Tertiary

This presentation argues that it is essential that every church leader should understand the importance of organizing the church in small groups. It will enable them to expand their understanding of three ecclesiological concepts that are essential for the...

Overview of Retention Project in Northern Asia Pacific Division Tertiary

This paper presents an overview of the Retention Project in Northern Asia-Pacific Division. It includes challenges, issues, retention goals, etc. See also the report presentation.

Participating in a compelling purpose - Discipleship's connection to the eschatological mission and identity of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Tertiary

This paper is focused on how people do not know why they are Adventists. It suggests that the more clearly we are able to articulate this prophetic why, the more we will be able to foster significant personal and corporate meaning which shapes the mission...

Perspective - Michiana Adventist Forum Presents Panel Discussion on the Millennial Generation and the Adventist Church Tertiary

On Saturday, February 21, the Michiana Adventist Forum held a panel discussion on the campus of Andrews University entitled, “The Millennial Generation and the Adventist Church.” This article is a summary of the discussion, written by Scott Moncrieff,...

Report of Retention Project Northern Asia Pacific Division Tertiary

This presentation lays out a report of retention project in Northern Asia-Pacific Division. It shares issues, parts of the project, and results. See also an overview.

Retaining Through Hospitality - A Ministry of Small Groups Tertiary

This presentation is focused on nurture and retention. It says that the most important factor in retention of new members is how many personal friends they make in the first year. It encourages to get out of your comfort zone in order to get the church growing.

South Philippine Union Conference Report on Nurture and Retention Tertiary

This presentation lays out a report on nurture and retention in South Philippine Union Conference, part of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division. It presents a discipleship program.

The Problem of Ordination - Lessons from Early Christian History Tertiary

There are many ways in which ministry and ordination can be understood. The question before us is, however, what is the nature of Christian ministry and how much has our understanding of ministry in the Church been influenced by Christian tradition? The delegates...

Trajectories of Women's Ordination in History Tertiary

This paper seeks to highlight the Biblical trajectories relating to women and Christian leadership, which contrasted with the ancient cultural understandings of women, and leadership, compare them with the trajectories of the early Christian tradition, and...

Welcoming Nonverbal Behaviors - A Case Study of Group Communication and Visitor Impressions Tertiary

With consideration for interpersonal communications within a group setting, the literature suggests that specific nonverbal behaviors can positively influence the development of relationships between communicators. This study sought to identify and represent...

Women's Status and Ordination as Elders or Bishops in the Early Church Reformation and Post-Reformation Eras Tertiary

This paper investigates the views of the status of women in the church and whether women were ordained as elders, bishops, or priests in certain periods of the history of the Christian Church. The main focus is on the Early Church, the Reformation, and Post-Reformation...

Andrews Study Bible Tertiary-Lifelong

"The Andrews Study Bible is an innovative and practical presentation of the Scriptures. It is designed for both the new believer and the experienced Bible student. In the Andrews Study Bible you will find Light, Depth, and Truth. You will be inspired...

College Faith 3: 150 Christian Leaders and Educators Share Faith Stories from Their Student Days Tertiary-Lifelong

"In the third great wave in an outstanding series, here come 150 more college and university presidents, administrators, professors, and Christian thought leaders all sharing moving and instructive personal stories of how God led them while they themselves...

Educating for Eternity - A Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education Preschool-Lifelong

"In this landmark work, Knight returns to one of his life-long favorite subjects—Adventist educational philosophy. Writing both for the educated layperson and the professional educator, he begins by laying the groundwork of basic philosophic understandings...

Leaving the Church - Why some Seventh-day Adventist members leave the church and why some come back Tertiary

In 2011, Seventh-day Adventist church leaders, concerned about evidence that some of its members were leaving the church, decided to conduct a worldwide study of the factors that may be involved. Under the leadership of the General Conference Nurture and Retention...

Life Incidents Tertiary-Lifelong

This is a facsimile reprint of the autobiographical work authored by 47 year old James White, describing his early experience in becoming part of the Millerite movement and the developing Sabbatarian branch of that movement. Historian Jerry Moon provides background...

Memoirs of William Miller Tertiary-Lifelong

Originally published in 1853, Memoirs of William Miller still remains the most comprehensive biographical study of the founder of Adventism and the instigator of one of the most dramatic episodes in American religious history.

Pilgrimage Tertiary-Lifelong

"A captivating and informative autobiography of Richard Hammill, second president of Andrews University and a vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists."

Reign of God - An Introduction to Christian Theology Tertiary-Lifelong

"A systematic approach to theology, presenting and discussing the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with striking simplicity and clarity. The theme of God's reign over His creation and His creatures unifies the entire presentation."

Sabbatarianism in the 16th Century - A Page in the History of the Radical Reformation Lifelong

"A follow up to his 1988 book Andreas Fischer and the Sabbatarian Anabaptists, Liechty examines an almost unknown phase of Reformation history. He considers two distinct Sabbatarian groups: the radical wing of Anabaptism, and a radical wing of Unitarianism...

Survey on the Status of Women Elders in the North American Division Tertiary

A report was conducted to find information regarding female elders in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The aim of the study was to find the number of female elders in the churches and their impact on the churches where they serve. Surveys were sent out to...

Systematic Theology Volume 2: God as Trinity Tertiary-Lifelong

"What is theology all about? In this long-awaited second volume of a multi-volume comprehensive theological system, Norman R. Gulley addresses the foundational question about theology: Who is God? The author starts with the premise that theology is, ultimately,...

The Midnight Cry! William Miller and the End of the World Tertiary-Lifelong

"The authoritative film documentary about a famous crisis in American religious history. For some amazing days in the fall of 1844, America was on the raw edge of its nerves. In the large cities of the Northeast, angry mobs chased worshipers out of their...

The Next Generation - Will It Be Adventist? Mining Qualitative Data from the Adventist Connection Study Tertiary

This paper reports the first annual Reynolds Symposium held on the campus of Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee. The purpose of this research project was to help the Seventh-day Adventist Church to discover the levels of local church connection...

W. C. White and Ellen G. White - The Relationship Between the Prophet and Her Son Tertiary-Lifelong

"Was Ellen G. White manipulated by her son? An Adventist author explores the life of W. C. White to discover whether he dominated his mother's later years. The study includes a biography of W. C. White's first 60 years as the basis for reconstructing...

Women and the Church - The Feminine Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong

"Multicultural educators, pastors, and professionals tell how Adventist women are thinking about their church, their beliefs, and the evolving roles of women in society. Without self-pity or anger, these women disclose spiritual strength, wisdom, and...

Women in Ministry - Biblical and Historical Perspectives Tertiary-Lifelong

"An ad hoc committee on hermeneutics and ordination from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary provides thoughtful answers to good questions: Why ordain elders and pastors? What does the Bible teach about priesthood and ministry? Does Paul really...

Adventism in Quebec - The Dynamics of Rural Church Growth 1830-1910 Tertiary-Lifelong

The author "traces the instructive story of the precipitous rise and intermittent decline of Sabbatarian Adventism in rural southern Quebec. Originating out of the Millerite, or Second Advent, movement of the 1840s, the Sabbatarian wing of Adventism that...

Adventism on the Northwestern Frontier Tertiary-Lifelong

"A well-written, well-documented, high-interest account of the spread of Adventism in a sparsely populated but fast-growing part of the American fontier. Characterized by life, vitality, conflict, excitement, and human interest, Adventism on the Northwestern...

Ancient Pottery of Transjordan - An Introduction Utilizing Published Whole Forms Tertiary-Lifelong

"Using examples from ancient Transjordan for showing the basics of form-based typological pottery analysis, Ancient Pottery discusses and illustrates the parts of a vessel and objectively defines basic morphological nomenclature. It details how to describe...

Archaeology in Adventist Literature 1938-1980 Tertiary-Lifelong

"This volume provides an overview of archaeological discoveries made during this period. Willis points out how the presentations of these discoveries in the literature changed as Adventist scholars became professionally trained and experienced in the...

Autobiography of Joseph Bates Tertiary-Lifelong

"This is a facsimile reprint of the autobiography of Joseph Bates (1792-1872). The story first appeared as a series of fifty-one articles in The Youth's Instructor, a Seventh-day Adventist publication, between November 1858 and May 1863. In 1868 the articles...

Earliest Seventh-day Adventist Periodicals Tertiary-Lifelong

This book reproduces the first doctrinal and apologetic publications of the small group of Sabbatarian Adventists who emerged from the Millerite movement. "The scholar's introduction by George R. Knight traces the historical development of the use of...

Excavation Manual Madaba Plains Project Tertiary-Lifelong

"This manual covers the procedures and recording principles used by the Madaba Plains Project. It outlines excavation and survey methodology and contains locus sheets designed to be used with the manual. Fully illustrated and indexed with a glossary defining...

HESBAN 05: Archaeological Survey of the Hesban Region - Catalogue of Sites and Characterization of Periods Tertiary-Lifelong

"This volume offers systematic descriptions, including numerous maps and photographs, of the 148 archaeological sites visited by the expedition's regional survey team within a 10-km radius of Tell Hesban."

HESBAN 06: Tell Hesban and Vicinity in the Iron Age Tertiary-Lifelong

"This volume presents a layer-by-layer account of the discoveries from the six Iron Age strata (12th through 5th centuries B.C.) at Tell Hesban, Jordan, with regional survey data from its immediate vicinity. Discoveries are interpreted in light of cultural,...

HESBAN 07: Hellenistic & Roman Strata - A Study of the Stratigraphy of Tell Hesban from the 2nd Century B.C. to the 4th Century A.D. Tertiary-Lifelong

"This volume details the Intertestamental, New Testament, and Early Church cultures at Tell Hesban. A description of the political and religious history of the region includes treatments of the culture, roads/transportation, commerce, and trade. 92 photos,...

Madaba Plains Project 1-6 Tertiary-Lifelong

At Tell el-Umeiri & Vicinity & Subsequent Studies: 1. 1984 Season: Twenty-three contributors present studies of food, water, geography, and hinterland sites providing the context for archaeological reports which consider stratigraphy, ceramics,...

Neo-Sumerian Account Texts 1-3 Tertiary-Lifelong

Neo-Sumerian Account Texts 1: "This volume contains catalogs and published facsimile transcriptions of over 900 of the cuneiform tablets in the Hartford collection now housed at the Andrews University Horn Archeological Museum." (Cuneiform Series...

Old Babylonian Account Texts 1-2 Tertiary-Lifelong

Old Babylonian Account Texts 1: This volume contains 101 Old Babylonian tablets, including 22 with seal impressions. Indexes provided. This well-designed publication presents user-friendly data for study and comparison. (Cuneiform Series Volume 4) Old...

A Short Grammar of Biblical Aramaic Tertiary-Lifelong

"This standard grammar book of biblical Aramaic, used by students at many seminaries and universities, is the only one to include graded exercises at the close of each of its twenty lessons." An Annotated...

Clark H. Pinnock on Biblical Authority - An Evolving Position Tertiary-Lifelong

"Roennfeldt's in-depth study examines a theological shift in the thinking of an increasingly prolific writer. The study is based primarily on two of Pinnock's books, 'Biblical Revelation', and 'The Scripture Principle'. Number 16 in the Andrews University...

I Used to Be Perfect - A Study of Sin and Salvation Tertiary-Lifelong

"What does it mean to sin? What is temptation? What is the law? What does it mean to be saved? What does it mean to be perfect? Writing in a highly engaging style, George Knight recalls his own early struggles with legalism in order to examine some of...

Liberation Theology - A Study in its Soteriology Tertiary-Lifelong

"Liberation theology emerged as a response to the historical reality of Latin American political and economic problems with the purpose of bringing justice and liberation to the masses. This investigation concludes that liberation theology, in spite of...

Microstructural Analysis of Revelation 4-11 Tertiary-Lifelong

"A premier comprehensive microstructure of the book of Revelation. This work is a major reference for anyone doing serious work in the Greek of Revelation. Number 21 in the Andrews University Seminary Doctoral Dissertation Series."

Military Practice and Polemic - Israel's Laws of Warfare in Near Eastern Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong

"Michael Hasel compares Israelite law with the practices of surrounding nations through the analysis of textual, iconographic, and archaeological evidence. His in-depth study has notable implications for placing Israel's laws of warfare in their original...

Our Creator Redeemer - An Introduction to Biblical Covenant Theology Grade 11-Lifelong

"Much is at stake in evangelical Christian theology when considering 'the covenants' - Old Testament and New Testament....This book makes a significant contribution by synthesizing and systematizing theology regarding the covenants from a perspective...

Questions on Doctrine Grade 9-Lifelong

"This is a completely new typeset of the monumental 1957 classic, containing an extensive historical and theological introduction and detailed in-text notations by George R. Knight. Originally produced by the Ministerial Association of the...

Seventh-day Adventist Attitudes Toward Roman Catholicism 1844-1965 Grade 11-Lifelong

"From its beginnings, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has emphasized apocalyptic prophecy and the role of Roman Catholicism in the biblical books of Daniel and Revelation. In this first major study of the topic, Bruinsma looks at the origin and unique...

Sociology - A Seventh-day Adventist Approach for Students and Teachers Tertiary-Lifelong

"In this philosophical overview, Matthews examines key issues such as why Christians should study sociology, how sociology can facilitate faith integration, and how the church should relate to the challenge of post-modernism. His work is the third volume...

South Pacific Island Nations Valuegenesis Study 1 Core Report: A Study of Faith Development and Values Formation in Seventh-day Adventist Adolescents and Youth Aged 12-18 Years Grade 6-Grade 12

The Seventh-day Adventist Church cares deeply about its young people and for this reason it invests heavily in schools, youth ministry programs and supplies support for the families these young people come from. The schools established by the church are widely...

Systematic Theology Vol. 1: Prolegomena Tertiary-Lifelong

"What is the foundation of theology? In this monumental work-the 'first things' of a multi-volume, comprehensive theological system--Norman R. Gulley argues pervasively and persuasively that Scripture, and Scripture alone, must be the sole foundation...

The Israel of God in Prophecy Tertiary-Lifelong

"LaRondelle allows the Bible to act as its own expositor by pointing to the New Testament as the basis for prophetic interpretation. Attention is given to the Old Testament prophecies concerning Israel and how the New Testament prophecies do not support...

The Vision of Daniel 8 - Interpretations from 1700-1800 Tertiary-Lifelong

"In this investigation tracing a history of the exegesis of Daniel 8 from about 1700 to 1800, Nunez points out the differing interpretations of the animal symbols and expressions, introduces the exegetical and historical arguments which have been offered,...

Thinking in the Shadow of Hell - The Impact of the Holocaust on Theology and Jewish-Christian Relations Tertiary-Lifelong

"Holocaust scholars, church leaders, and religious liberty experts face a chapter of Christian and Jewish history that many would like to forget, urging readers not to distance themselves from the traumatic event of the Holocaust. Disturbing stories,...

Thinking Theologically - Adventist Christianity and the Interpretation of Faith Tertiary-Lifelong

"Guy, a well-known Adventist theologian who has served as a teacher, college dean, pastor, and university president, offers his philosophy of how North American Adventists ought to go about the business of "doing theology." The work is addressed...

Typology in Scripture Tertiary-Lifelong

"Davidson identifies the characteristics and structures of biblical types and antitypes, providing a better understanding of the intrinsic unity of the Old and New Testaments while recognizing the progressive revelation of God's plan in salvation history....

Understanding Your Temperament - A Self-Analysis with a Christian Viewpoint Grade 11-Lifelong

"This booklet discusses temperament--the inherited part of personality--and the role it plays in an individual's moral and spiritual development, academic performance, vocational choice, popularity, memory, and ability to concentrate. The four temperament...

Vengeance in the Apocalypse Tertiary-Lifelong

"Musvosvi investigates the theological motif of vengeance in the light of its ancient Near Eastern and Old Testament backgrounds. As the book of Revelation is intended to bring hope and encouragement to God's people, the motif of vengeance has implications...

A Criticism of Theological Reason - Time and Timelessness as Primordial Presuppositions Tertiary-Lifelong

"In this text Canale analyzes the relationship between theology and religion and the possibility of a theological criticism of theological reason as it pertains to the field of systematic theology. Number 10 in the Andrews University Seminary Doctoral...

Adventism in America - A History Tertiary-Lifelong

"Written by Adventist scholars who felt a need to better establish and understand their denominational identity and the foundation of their theological beliefs, this book offers a comprehensive, nonapologetic history of the denomination."

An Annotated Answer Key to Alger Johns's A Short Grammar of Biblical Aramaic Tertiary-Lifelong

"This companion volume to A Short Grammar of Biblical Aramaic by Alger Johns provides translations for the exercises in the textbook. Addressing each chapter of...

Daniel - Vision of the End Tertiary-Lifelong

"Doukhan delves into the biblical text, considering its words, noting its literary movement, and listening to its echoes throughout the Scriptures. The result is a document with new information and reflection which challenges thought and nurtures hope."

Foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist Message and Mission Tertiary-Lifelong

"This description of the origins and basic theology of the Seventh-day Adventist church shows how the church has become one of the most widespread Protestant denominations."

Hesban 02: Environmental Foundations Tertiary-Lifelong

"This volume provides an introduction to the climate and landscape to which successive generations of Hesbanites have had to adapt. Includes 26 figures, 42 plates, and 9 tables."

Hesban 03: Historical Foundations Tertiary-Lifelong

"Historical contextualization is vitally important in attaining a view of Tell Hesban as its contemporaries described it. A spectrum of periods are analyzed from their contemporary literary sources: pre-classical and classical sources (Werner K. Vyhmeister),...

Hesban 10: The Necropolis of Hesban Tertiary-Lifelong

"This volume provides thorough description and classification of the tombs found near Hesban and excavated by the Heshbon Expedition. Careful analysis and interesting bio-cultural interpretation of the skeletal remains found in the tombs is provided by...

Hesban 13: Faunal Remains Tertiary-Lifelong

"This volume is devoted to the presentation of the zooarchaeological analysis of the nearly 100,000 animal bones uncovered in the excavations at Tell Hesban."

Issues and Alternatives in Educational Philosophy Kindergarten-Lifelong

"Knight's introductory textbook offers a survey of philosophies and philosophic issues in education and presents educational theories, from scholasticism to educational anarchism, that have existed throughout time. Part I touches on basic issues in philosophy...

Philosophy and Education - An Introduction in Christian Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong

George Knight examines the nature of philosophy and education, philosophic issues in education, traditional and modern philosophies and education, the postmodern impulse, contemporary theories of education, analytic philosophy, the necessity of building a...

Revelation of Jesus Christ - Commentary on the Book of Revelation Tertiary-Lifelong

"Intended for both scholar and layperson, this verse-by-verse commentary outlines the thematic architecture of the Apocalypse to illuminate the unified message of the book. Providing both scholarly notes and lay-oriented exposition, this landmark work...

Teaching Literature - A Seventh-day Adventist Approach Grade 9-Lifelong

Inspiring students to explore for themselves literature can enrich their personal faith in God is the primary mission of Seventh-day Adventist literature teachers. Delmer Davis encourages further conversation regarding the integration of faith and the teaching...

101 Quick Attention-Getters for Children's Ministry Kindergarten-Grade 5

These fidget busters are designed for the squirmers in your class! You can energize students with innovative activities and then return to your planned lesson.

Adventist Virtual Library - IAD Tertiary-Lifelong

The AVL was created to facilitate access to academic databases for all Seventh-day Adventist educational institutions that are part of the Inter-American Division.

All the Best Songs of Praise & Worship Kindergarten-Lifelong

There are now four volumes of this songbook, with relatively simple arrangements of some of the standard favorites, most-loved selections, and the very best of new songs. Companion products also available: Words only edition, accompaniment CD.

Andrews University Leadership Program Tertiary-Lifelong

Available as a certificate or a minor, Andrews University's Undergraduate Leadership Program "will help you to identify your unique strengths and hone your ability to make a difference in your field of study and, ultimately, the world."

Andrews University Press Tertiary-Lifelong

The Press publishes and distributes books, journals, papers and films that make a scholarly and/or professional contribution to their respective fields and are in harmony with the mission of Andrews University. Publication emphases include such areas as biblical...

Bake Through the Bible - 20 Fun Cooking Activities to Explore the Bible Story with Young Children Kindergarten-Grade 3

"This book contains 20 Bible stories, told in a simple, engaging style, that take your child through the whole storyline of the Bible. Each story is supported by a cooking activity that reinforces the main teaching, along with questions to discuss while...

Getting It Right - A Power-packed Resource for Adventist Youth Leaders Tertiary

Here’s the youth ministry resource you’ve been waiting for! We searched the world and found 40 experienced youth ministry mavens who are passionate about leading young people into the kingdom of God. We combined their expertise in this volume so...

GODencounters Tertiary

GODencounters is a movement of young adults wholeheartedly pursuing a 24/7 experience with Jesus Christ. These pages form a tapestry of our lives so far, where we have found GOD and where we've been found by GOD. Each thread unique, frayed, and honest. We...

Hymns - 16 Classic Hymns for Children Preschool-Grade 4

Cedarmont Kids sing such favorite hymns as "This is My Father's World", "For the Beauty of the Earth", "Amazing Grace" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". CD has bonus split-track versions included for sing-along....

Kids Praying For Kids Kindergarten-Grade 5

Murray presents his argument for restoring voluntary prayer in schools, hoping to bring about freedom of religion not freedom from religion. Murray, an ordained minister in Texas and an outspoken advocate of prayer in U.S. public schools, now regrets his historic...

Married and Glad of It - The Sure Way to a Happy Marriage Tertiary

This book provides readers with valuable information on constitute a health marriage. Using programs developed for the Adventist Church, the authors provide a wealth of knowledge on the topic.

Reverse Mentoring - How Young Leaders Can Transform the Church and Why We Should Let Them Tertiary

Earl Creps is known for his work in connecting the younger generation of postmodernism with their Boomer predecessors. The author of Off-Road Disciplines, Creps, in this new book, takes up the topic of how older church leaders can learn from younger leaders...

Seeking a Sanctuary - Seventh-day Adventism and the American Dream Tertiary

The completely revised second edition further explores one of the most successful of America’s indigenous religious groups. Despite this, the Adventist church has remained largely invisible. Seeking a Sanctuary casts light on this marginal religion through...

Teachers Are Special Kindergarten-Grade 12

This tribute to and for teachers celebrates the special, and often heroic, role they play in their students' lives.

Ten Questions to Ask your Parents Grade 12-Lifelong

This article presents 10 questions that will help you think through your own finances and help you tap into the wisdom of your parents’ financial experience as well.

The World - Love It or Leave It ? Tertiary

If you thought you could reject the culture in which they live, in reality adopt something else which is itself culture. How should Christians relate to the culture in which they find themselves without isolating themselves from their fellowmen or becoming...

Though Bombs May Fall Grade 9-Lifelong

The extraordinary story of an Adventist doctor who left his lucrative medical practice to serve in Korea during the war. Out of print, but used copies available on Amazon.

Under the Shadow of the Rising Sun Grade 9-Grade 12

The story of 18 year-old Donald Mansell and his fight to stay alive in a Japanese prison after his missionary family was captured. Out of print, but used copies may be available from Amazon Marketplace.

When Teenagers Cry Help - How to Counsel Effectively Tertiary

This book is focused on teenagers and counseling.

Ramón Eduardo Fuentes Fernández - Dialogue with an Adventist Professor-Researcher in Dentistry in Chile Grade 11-Lifelong

"Dr. Fuentes is well known for his support of the Adventist church in the South American Division— offering advice and guidance in different areas of management, accreditation, and research in higher education, especially in the area of dental education."

After the Wedding Comes the Marriage Tertiary-Lifelong

How to deal with conflicts to build and keep a strong marriage. This information can be useful for other types of relationships too.

In the Midst of Sorrow 0-2 years-Lifelong

This article tackles the hard topic of how to help families deal with grief in a healthy way.

Opening an ECE Program - Pacific Union Conference Preschool-Grade 2

Find steps for opening an early childhood education center, California application booklet, business plan outline, and feasibility study resources.

The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life Grade 12-Lifelong

Blending lively anecdotes, commentary, and teachings from the Bible, Charles Stanley introduces readers to the Holy Spirit. Stanley shares that the Holy Spirit has personality, a specific job description, and a definite desire to be an active part of our lives.

Third Culture Kids 0-2 years-Lifelong

Third culture kids is a term that refers to children who live in a culture that is different from their home culture. This article looks at that challenges this creates and give resources.

From Generation to Generation 0-2 years-Lifelong

Traditions are wonderful ways to ground and connect families. But sometimes we do things without knowing why. This article discusses the importance of knowing why, and thinking about the real value of the traditions you have.

Roots and Wings 0-2 years-Lifelong

This article looks at the differences between Supportive Parents and Helicopter Parents. It looks at why being a supportive parent is beneficial and how helicopter parenting is detrimental.

The Neighborhood Kids - Obstacles or Opportunities? 0-2 years-Lifelong

Your home can be a place of welcome and ministry for the children in your neighborhood. This article includes tips for how to make your efforts successful not stressful.

When Silence Isn't Golden 0-2 years-Lifelong

Keeping silent about drugs and other risk factors doesn't help our kids. This article looks at ways to help.

3ABN Kindergarten-Lifelong

Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN), a supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist church, is a 24-hour Christian Television and Radio Network commissioned to reach the world with the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. Radio and TV programming available...

Bible Study Guides - It Is Written Grade 6-Lifelong

The It Is Written Bible Study Guides are the perfect way to learn God's plan for your life! These FREE guides are here to guide you step-by-step into a deeper understanding of the Bible. The 25 guides cover the major themes of the Bible using simple questions...

Lessons from a Dahlia 0-2 years-Lifelong

Fathers are very important. This article shares a personal reflection of a good father.

Let's Talk about Happiness Grade 12-Lifelong

What is happiness? This article discussed how to be truly happy.

Ouch That Hurts 0-2 years-Lifelong

This article addresses the importance of redemptive, loving discipline. Susan shows how improper, impulsive, angry discipline measures hurt our kids and often teach negative lessons.

Suppertime Devotions 0-2 years-Lifelong

Family worship is essential for raising spiritually minded, grounded children. But it can be hard to find the time. This article presents a creative way to get family devotional time into a hectic schedule.

Truth is Timeless 0-2 years-Lifelong

"If you find yourself sharing information with someone who is not part of the problem or the solution, or if you are seeking information about a personal issue where you are neither part of the problem or the solution, ask yourself, “Why?"...

What Is That Again? 0-2 years-Lifelong

This information presents basic technology information for parents and stresses the importance of parental monitoring.

What We Can Do for Our Girls 0-2 years-Lifelong

This article is about girls and the challenge of body image. It gives ideas and resources for how to help our girls before serious problems arise.

When a Parent has a Mental Illness 0-2 years-Lifelong

This article looks at the effects of living with a parent with a mental illness and how to take care of yourself and your relationships.

Words Fitly Spoken 0-2 years-Lifelong

It is important to watch what you say in front of children. As the author writes, "they are excellent recorders but poor interpreters". This article addressed the importance of guarding what we say about others (people, their school, church) in our...

Finances - a Family Affair Grade 12-Lifelong

This article shares ways to teach about finances to your kids.

Handbook for Principals of Seventh-day Adventist Schools - North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12

Available as a pdf or an interactive online version, this North American Division resource assists school administrators in meeting their responsibilities as educational leaders in the Adventist K-12 school system in North America. Topics include: Leadership;...

Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personnel - A Guide for Principals and Supervisors, 3rd Edition Kindergarten-Grade 12

This document examines the role and function of both principals and conference supervisors. Included is discussion on strategies for supervision of teachers in small schools, the role of the teaching principal/teacher, and how to facilitate teacher empowerment....

Child Abuse Prevention Information and Resources - North American Division Preschool-Grade 12

Resources shared by the North American Division include reporting information for each state, province, and territory, continuing education on the topic, and more.

Gorgeous2God Grade 7-Tertiary

Founded by the North American Division Assistant Director for Women's Ministries, this blog site is dedicated to connecting teen girls to God and tackling tough issues that challenge them every day. Categories include faith, real life, guy talk, and healthy...

Kindergarten Stepping Stones - North American Division Kindergarten

Developed by the North American Division, Stepping Stones: A Journey to Excellence through Discovery is a faith-based program based on national kindergarten standards. Check out the themes, components, development, and resources.

NAD Technology & Distance Education Committee - TDEC Kindergarten-Grade 12

The TDEC website provides a variety of educational technology resources to fit your level of expertise and interests

Resources for Administrators - North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12

Find a variety of resources for use in Adventist schools, including school safety, professional standards, accreditation forms, trip policies, and other documents, forms, and letters.

Secondary Video Library - North American Division Grade 9-Grade 12

Seclections include a testimonial and Identity Check, a week of prayer series.

SoSmart - NAD Social Studies Management and Resource Tool for Multi-grade Classrooms Grade 1-Grade 8

"The SoSmart manual is designed to assist the multi-grade teacher in planning and teaching social studies. Four cycles for both lower and upper grades incorporate the North American Division Social Studies Standards and content from the approved social...

NAD Math K-8 Kindergarten-Grade 8

Find elementary math curriculum information and help, strategies, and other resources provided by the North American Division Office of Education.

NAD Pathways Elementary Language Arts Kindergarten-Grade 8

Pathways 2.0: Journey to Excellence through Literacy provides instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Explore the overview, instruction details, assessment, multigrade information, and additional resources.

The Trial - The Compelling Story of One Student’s Faith Tertiary-Lifelong

"A true story of victory; victory of faith, victory of prayer, victory of placing one’s life in trust in God."

Engaging in Culturally Relevant Teaching - Lessons from the Field Kindergarten-Tertiary

"Culturally Relevant Teaching is a popular topic for discussion and research, and it continues to gain more traction through practical application in classrooms worldwide."

Professional Learning for Teachers and Board Members - The School Board’s Responsibility Kindergarten-Grade 12

"Educational experts agree that the quality of an educational program is primarily dependent on the quality of the teaching, and that ongoing professional training for teachers is the critical element in improving that quality."

Reading Comprehension Strategies to Improve Writing Skills in the High School English Class Grade 9-Grade 12

"Whether students pursue employment as blue-collar or white-collar workers, employers expect them to be able to read, write, and comprehend numerous types of communication."

Understanding my Buddhist Friends Tertiary-Lifelong

"Colleges and universities are places of diverse people and varied ideas. This occasional series titled 'Campus Life' explores how to understand and be a friend to someone of another faith while staying true to one’s own values."

Why Nature Matters - Seventh-day Adventist Education in the Anthropocene Kindergarten-Tertiary

"Why does nature matter? Why should we as individuals, as members of our church, our country, the human race, care about nature?"

Youth Alive - Building Resilience Against At-risk Behaviors Grade 7-Tertiary

"Promoting healthful behaviors during adolescence and taking steps to better protect young people from health risks are critical to preventing health problems in adulthood."

A Biblical Perspective for Research Tertiary-Lifelong

"Research is purposeful and systematic inquiry that seeks to advance knowledge and understanding."

Think Biblically! Recovering a Christian Worldview Tertiary-Lifelong

The authors provide models for cultivating a biblical mind-set on worship, psychology, gender, science, education, history, government, economics, and literature. This book will prove to be helpful to anyone striving to Think Biblically! in today's culture....

Twice Yours - A Parable of God's Gift - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 2

NAD Pathways Grade 2 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God. Even young children can begin to understand the meaning of the Cross with this parable of God's gift to mankind.

Adventist Professionals' Network Lifelong

Have you registered yet? The Adventist Professionals' Network (APN) is a global registry of Seventh-day Adventist professionals in any field. Housed at the world headquarters of the Church, APN will help locate candidates for positions, consultants with expertise,...

ChristWise Discipleship Guide for Juniors Grade 8-Grade 12

A guide to baptism for juniors, teens and

Developing the Leader Within You Tertiary-Lifelong

John Maxwell examines the differences between leadership styles, outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. These principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and self-discipline and bring a positive change. The...

Heartwarming Stories of Adventist Pioneers Grade 3-Grade 8

Perhaps you've heard the stories of the Adventist pioneers. However, these are the stories that are not often told. The stories that bring out the human nature of each one. None of them were perfect, but all of them did their best, by God's grace, to spread...

Homeschool Digest Magazine Kindergarten-Grade 12

In this quarterly print publication, "you'll find practical tips, simple homeschooling suggestions and bold biblical challenges that make up an open forum for wrestling through the complex issues that affect homeschooling families."

Oregon Conference Risk Management Forms & Brochures Preschool-Grade 12

The Oregon Conference Risk Management webpage provides downloadable forms and brochures on many safety topics, including school safety & self-inspection, school safety officer job description, and child protection. Scroll down for lists.

JAE Editorial: 1844-1994 -- Where Do We Fit In? Kindergarten-Lifelong

In the 150th year after the Great Disappointment, this editorial addresses two crucial questions: What is my role? Where do I fit in? Each individual is challenged to consider the meaning of this important milestone. Articles in this anniversary issue include...

Apologetics Without Apology - Developing Arguments for the Existence of God from Business and Economics Grade 12-Lifelong

This paper suggests ways for the business practitioner to participate in Christian apologetics. Apologetics is defined and its purpose and tasks described. The author makes a case for the importance of Christian apologetics and introduces several tactics...

Celebrating Paradoxes in Christian Leadership Grade 12-Lifelong

This article explores fundamental paradoxes of leadership.

Editor’s Perspective: Saturating Minds and Hearts with Scripture Grade 12-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, introduces the reader to the concept of "faith integration" in business.

Exploring the Fundamental Paradox of Being an Organizational Leader Grade 12-Lifelong

This paper, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, explores a fundamental, universally experienced leadership tension of caring for the needs of the individual and caring for the needs of the organization. The paper draws a distinction between...

Hiring Disabled Workers - Bringing the Whole Community into the Workforce Grade 12-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, presents the Biblical idea of holiness and how it is applicable to the practice of business.

Redemption Grade 12-Lifelong

This peer-reviewed article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, explores how the Biblical concept of Redemption is applicable to business practice.

Sabbath - The Theological Roots of Sustainable Development Grade 12-Lifelong

"It is the thesis of this paper that, in general, the points of emphasis by the UN Commission on Sustainable Development are in close, but not perfect, alignment with the concept of Sabbath-shalom in Scripture. Some differences also exist. Sabbath begins...

Should You Become a Cash Expert? Grade 8-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, challenges the reader to consider the role of a business finance professional.

Strategic Environmental Analysis in Numbers 13 and 14 - An Opportunity for Two-way Faith Integration Grade 12-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, considers Numbers 13-14 as it explores the concept of faith integration.

Teaching the Gospel from Agency Theory in the Bible Tertiary-Lifelong

The purpose of this paper is to show how the basic ideas of Agency Theory can be taught directly from the Bible through the use of biblical sheep-shepherd-hireling imagery and in so doing, naturally open an opportunity to lead business students to the call...

The Ethical-Religious Framework for Shalom Tertiary-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, explores the Biblical concept of Shalom and its implications for the Ten Commandments and business.

The Purpose of Business - The Viewpoint of IMITATIO DEI - Imitating God Grade 12-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, presents the deeper purpose of business as seen through the Biblical concept of the Image of God.

Toward a Biblical Theology of Efficiency Grade 12-Lifelong

This paper, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, examines operational efficiency from a biblical theology perspective. The paper describes operational efficiency in contemporary terms and considers six categories of constraints on efficiency....

Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective: A Comprehensive Introduction Grade 12-Lifelong

This peer-reviewed text explores the biblical resources for moral guidance and ethical consideration. Twelve key themes in the narrative of Scripture are explored: cosmic conflict, creation, holiness, covenant relationships, shalom, sabbath, justice, righteousness,...

Career in the Marketplace - Is It Appropriate for a Christian? Grade 11-Tertiary

"All settings where productive and legitimate service can be provided are valued in the Bible so long as each endeavor is pursued in a manner that honors God."

Challenged - Christian Ethics in Life and Business Grade 11-Lifelong

In a world where integrity is continually tested, this book will help you live in harmony with God’s standards for ethics and integrity.

Christianity in Business - Applying Biblical Values in the Marketplace Grade 12-Lifelong

How should Christians answer Jesus’ call as they engage the world of commerce, a God-ordained system where righteous discipline must compete against fleshly interests? The collection of essays offers valuable insights from leading thinkers on the theme...

Editor’s Perspective: The Fusion of Religion and Business Grade 12-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, explores how religion and business are not two separate things, but are the same.

Editor’s Perspective: The Sacredness of the Marketplace Grade 12-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, explores how vulnerability in the marketplace and the Biblical idea of holiness intersect.

Management - A Faith-based Perspective Grade 12-Lifelong

This text explores management issues through a faith-based perspective. By presenting the biblical record on major management issues and contemporary management scholarship findings, it encourages the integration of a perspective founded on the values and...

Scriptural Foundations for Management Grade 12-Lifelong

This monograph introduces the reader to Biblical ideas regarding business management.

Witnessing at Work - When It’s Taboo to Talk about Religion Grade 12-Lifelong

This article explores an alternative to traditional evangelism in the workplace. It presents an approach based on using the language of business alone in conversations with co-workers.

Word-of-Mouth Marketing Kindergarten-Grade 12

Cafferky discusses the value and benefits of word-of-mouth marketing, citing examples from early Bible times to present day theories.

Lingering in the Word - Author's Take on How Daily Bible Reading Can Change Lives Tertiary-Lifelong

In addition to being the Adventist Identity Officer for Adventist Schools Australia, Nina Atcheson is an author. Here she answers questions about her new book, As Light Lingers, and how our lives can be changed by spending time with the Bible.

On Teaching the History of the Holocaust - A View from the United States Kindergarten-Tertiary

"Since we live [in] an age of some anxiety over the future of Holocaust memory and Holocaust education, educators should teach Holocaust history without flattening it, providing an approach that wrestles with the specificities of the Holocaust and...

Tatian and Basil - Differing Views Regarding the Pagan Educational System of Antiquity Grade 6-Tertiary

"Tatian believed Christians should not take part in pagan education. Basil believed that Christians could benefit spiritually from this education if they experienced it selectively and wisely. It is concluded that Basil’s view is the wiser...

Teaching YA Cancer Narratives - The Fault in Our Stars and Issues with Voicing Illness Grade 9-Tertiary

"Increasingly publishers are promoting illness as a commodifiable literary product. . . . The aim of this paper is to provide some background context on illness narratives and offer a close reading of the young adult text, The Fault in our Stars...

The Writer's Labyrinth - A Reflection on the Principles of Academic Writing Part 1 Tertiary-Lifelong

This writer and educator has found “the true source of the creative process by reflecting upon God as Creator in nature and through His Word.”

Current and Ideal Performance Appraisal - Employee Perceptions in an Australian Faith-Based Education System Kindergarten-Tertiary

“With teacher quality key to improving student performance, school education systems must consider the role of performance appraisal on both teacher and principal development and improvement. This article describes the perceptions of employees within...

Reading in Minecraft - A Generation Alpha Case Study Grade 3-Grade 12

“This qualitative case study reports the Four Resource Model (FRM) reading practices used by a Generation Alpha while playing the game Minecraft. . . . This game presents a multimodal text which this child is able to successfully navigate while designing...

Editor’s Perspective: The Time Value of Morality Grade 12-Lifelong

This article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, explores how the Biblical idea of Wisdom is applicable to business practice.

Does Mindfulness Have a Place in a Christian School? Kindergarten-Grade 12

Mindfulness exercises are gaining popularity as a way for schools to address wellness and mental health challenges in children. Read how Canberra Christian School in Australia explored “the idea of Christian mindfulness, its differences to secular mindfulness,...

Engagement and Habit Formation in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12

“How can teachers increase the effectiveness of their classroom practice, so that not only are ideas transferred, but so that students become people who shape their future and make the world a better place?” This paper looks at two related topics,...

Frog Ponds and Baby Beanies - How One School Fosters Student and Teacher Wellbeing Through Connecting with their Community Grade 7-Grade 12

This Adventist high school in Australia fosters wellbeing through its service learning program.

TEACH Editorial Vol 12 Issue 2: Wellbeing Kindergarten-Tertiary

The overall wellbeing of today's children and adolescents is a concern. In this editorial, Perry introduces a new feature, Wellbeing Notes. Additional articles in this issue include: Watch...

Wellbeing Notebook - New Idea or Old Wisdom? Kindergarten-Grade 8

As the author’s students observed the wellbeing of primary students and then extrapolated the common elements from their notes, “a holistic education that fosters opportunities for service emerged as a common theme. [They] discovered that what...

Wellbeing Notebook - Time-in or Time-out? Dealing with Stress-related Reactions of Indigenous Students Kindergarten-Grade 8

Rather than being alone to think as with time-out, students receiving time-in are given the opportunity to work with a trusted adult to help regulate their bodies, thus allowing them to deal with issues in a positive and rational manner.

Senior students' perceptions of the factors positively influencing their faith development within the environment of a school - church nexus : A case study of two schools with campus churches Lifelong

Schools with campus churches can provide an environment where personal faith development and affiliation with a faith community are encouraged. This study investigated senior students’ perceptions of the factors positively influencing their faith development...

10 Reasons Adventist Schools Work Kindergarten-Grade 12

This brief overview explaining the benefits of Adventist Education can be downloaded to print as an English or Spanish flyer. The list includes spiritual focus, student-teacher ratio, academic achievement, tailored curriculum, family atmosphere, involved parents,...

Hymns, Our Christian Heritage - Lessons and More Kindergarten-Grade 8

Resources include 20 lesson plans and audio files for lower and upper levels, flash cards, sing and ring hymns for chimes or handbells, and videos with sign language.

NAD Elementary Technology Standards Kindergarten-Grade 8

Download the performance standards for K-8 technology instruction in North American Adventist schools: Digital...

NAD ENCOUNTER Bible Curriculum 1-12 Grade 1-Grade 12

Now available across the division, the new grades 1-12 NAD ENCOUNTER Curriculum "has a Biblical discipleship focus, and seeks to transform students’ lives and equip them to walk with God." The overview...

NAD K-8 Fine Arts Resources Kindergarten-Grade 8

Classroom resources for the instruction of art and music in the Adventist elementary school.

Playing the Recorder Grade 1-Grade 8

Download this free supplementary repertoire including 62 sequential songs and 2 assessments, with accompanying audio files of the melodies. A fingering chart is also available.

Spotlight on Music Utilization Chart Grade 1-Grade 8

The 3rd and 5th grade materials for Spotlight on Music, the current music curriculum for use in Adventist Elementary schools, have been developed into four one-year cycles for the lower and upper grade levels. Download the utilization charts. It is...

Adventist Education Logo and Branding Standards Kindergarten-Grade 12

Download the official logo and read the philosophy behind it. Be sure to check the use and privacy policies.

CHIP Health Online Grade 9-Lifelong

"The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) - formerly Coronary Health Improvement Project - is an affordable, lifestyle enrichment program designed to reduce disease risk factors through the adoption of better health habits and appropriate lifestyle...

The CognitiveGenesis Study - Overview, Numbers, Videos Kindergarten-Grade 12

Find facts and resources from the CognitiveGenesis survey which took place from 2006 to 2009 in the United States.

Bein' with You This Way Kindergarten

NAD Pathways Kindergarten Selection 1 for Theme 1: Heroes/Let's Be Friends. Individual differences are celebrated with warm illustrations and lilting repetitive wording.

Euro-Asia Division Education webpage Preschool-Lifelong

Learn about Adventist education in the Euro-Asia Division. Site is in Russian.

NAD Preferred Vendors of Technology Resources Kindergarten-Grade 12

A list of recommended technology vendors who provide discounts for North American Division Adventist schools. Log in to the Adventist Education Dashboard Teacher Toolkit for details. As of 2019,...

One Smile Kindergarten

NAD Pathways Kindergarten Selection 2 for Theme 1: Heroes/Let's Be Friends. This beautifully illustrated early reader connects a little girl with a chain of kind acts inspired by her smile.

Winners Never Quit! Kindergarten

NAD Pathways Kindergarten Selection 3 for Theme 1: Heroes/Let's Be Friends. "Mia learns quickly that there will be times when she will score a goal and those when she will not, but playing the game is the most fun of all" (School Library Journal).

Daniel - A Man of God’s Own Choosing Grade 9-Lifelong

"Daniel made God his strength, and the fear of God was continually before him in all the transactions of his life."

Bible Life Series 4: Following His Way Teacher Resource Grade 1-Grade 4

Previously part of the NAD Bible curriculum for fourth grade, Following His Way emphasizes how a person should live as a follower of Christ and how a Christian can make wise everyday decisions. Stories illustrating the choices individuals or groups...

Dialogue Editorial: Who Am I? Tertiary-Lifelong

"The Cross helps me to realize that as I come to Christ in total abandonment, I pass from death to life, from nothingness to certainty. I know whose I am. From this point onward, I don’t belong to myself. I can’t deal with my body or spirit,...

Follow the Vision, Fulfill the Mission Grade 11-Lifelong

"Frontiers of mission are no longer across the seas, mountains, and deserts: they are just around the corner, across from the church where you worship, and outside your grocery store."

God Is Grade 5-Grade 12

This devotional unit explores the attributes of God. He is ever-present... The unit consists of three sections, each with 20 lessons with devotional messages. Section One is for teachers. Section Two is designed for teaching students, and Section Three is...

Secrets of the Vine Devotions for Kids Grade 3-Grade 6

Mirroring the adult version of Secrets of the Vine Devotional, these engaging daily devotions help “tweens” apply Bruce Wilkinson’s teaching of John 15 in personal faith and life issues. This 30-day devotional includes spaces to record progress,...

The Complex Religion of Teens Grade 9-Tertiary

Sometimes adults are frustrated with teenagers because they behave like . . . well, teenagers. We forget that they are not adults; nor are they children. Stuck in a tricky, unfamiliar place between childhood and adulthood, they are struggling to define their...

This Is Now - A Girl-to-Girl Devotional for Teens Grade 9-Grade 12

A devotional written by teens across the country who face the exact same things you do. "Brief entrées and rich Scripture verses are packed with hope and wisdom to guide you through the challenging teen years." NOTE: As always, preview...

Use of Alcohol - Not Safe at Any Level Grade 9-Lifelong

"The safest level of alcohol consumption is zero. Alcohol is not a health beverage! Drinking while in college is risking your chances of success in school as well as your future health and happiness."

Cleversticks - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1

NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 9: Social Issues & Culture. "Ling Sung does not like school. All of the kids seem to be good at something: Terry can tie his shoes, Manjit can print her name, and Sharon can do up her coat with no buttons left...

Drowned City - Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 7

NAD Pathways Grade 7 selection for Theme 9: Social Issues & Culture. "On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina’s monstrous winds and surging waters overwhelmed the protected levees around the low-lying areas of New Orleans, Louisiana. Drowned City...

Esperanza Rising - Daily Lesson Guide Grade 6

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 9: Social Issues & Culture. "Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh...

I Miss Grandpa - Daily Lesson Guide and Tradebook Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 9: Social Issues & Culture. "Stevie loved visiting Grandma and Grandpa on the farm. Grandpa let Stevie feed the chickens and lambs and ride on the tractor. They always had so much fun. One day not long after...

Journey to Joburg - A South African Story - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 5

NAD Pathways Grade 5 selection for Theme 9: Social Issues & Culture. This is the story of love, commitment and the flowering of the human spirit against the background of South Africa's apartheid. Frightened that their baby sister Dineo will die, thirteen-year-old...

Kids at Work - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 7

NAD Pathways Grade 7 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday. "More than 2 million American children under 16 years of age were a regular part of the workforce. Many of them worked 12 hours or more a day, six days a week, for pitiful wages under unhealthy and...

The Book of Luke - Daily Lesson Guide Grade 8

NAD Pathways Grade 8 selection for Theme 9: Social Issues & Culture. "The Book of Luke is the third Gospel account of the life of Jesus, most likely written after Matthew, Mark, and John. The focus is a well-researched, chronological account that...

The Forbidden School House - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 8

NAD Pathways Grade 8 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday. "They threw rocks and rotten eggs at the school window. Villagers refused to sell Miss Crandall groceries or let her students attend the town church. The town authorities dragged her to jail and put...

A Family Apart - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 5

NAD Pathways Grade 5 selection for Theme 7: Personal Feelings and Growth. When their mother can no longer support them, six siblings are sent by the Children's Aid Society of New York City to live with farm families in Missouri in 1860.

A Long Walk to Water - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 6

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday, beginning "as two stories, told in alternating sections, about a girl in Sudan in 2008 and a boy in Sudan in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her...

A Single Shard - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 8

NAD Pathways Grade 8 selection for Theme 7: Personal Feelings and Growth."Tree-ear has a dream. He has watched the master potter Min take a lump of clay and shape it into a thing of beauty. For Tree-ear, the transformation is a miracle. He wants to perform...

Charlie Horse - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 2

NAD Pathways Grade 2 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday. "God has special plans, even for a horse! Charlie was just a country horse; hardly anyone paid attention to him—that is, until an angel told Ellen White that Charlie was the perfect horse for...

Charlie Horse Small Group Activities Grade 2-Grade 3

Download activities to teach Charlie Horse, a second grade theme book in the NAD Pathways curriculum. Instructions on how to set up small groups day by day for four weeks are included, along with 37 activity sheets.

Famous American Research Project Grade 2-Grade 4

This biographical research project was created as an extension activity for the second grade Pathways theme book, First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers (not included in Pathways 2.0). It is a simplified version of a Wax Museum...

Hana's Suitcase WebQuest Grade 5-Grade 8

Note: This title is not included in the theme book list for Pathways 2.0. Designed to go with the Pathways materials for Hana's Suitcase, this WebQuest allows students to choose between two topics for their multi-media presentation: Hana Brady or Terezin...

Julius! The Perfectly Pesky Pet Parrot - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 4 selection for theme 7: Personal Feelings & Growth. With the help of his pet parrot, Mitch makes some important discoveries about friendship, responsibility, and love.

Little House on the Prairie - Language Arts Unit Grade 3-Grade 5

This 16-day unit features reading Wilder's Little House on the Prairie novel, including lesson plans, worksheets, a reader's theater, and a final unit quiz. Connect social studies with the accompanying thematic...

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 2

NAD Pathways Grade 2 selection for Theme 7: Personal Feelings and Growth. "Marisol McDonald has flaming red hair and nut-brown skin. Polka dots and stripes are her favorite combinations. She prefers peanut butter and jelly burritos in her lunch box. To...

Maritcha - A Nineteenth Century American Girl - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 7

NAD Pathways Grade 7 selection for Theme 7: Personal Feelings and Growth. "Maritcha was born in New York City in 1848. For most of her youth, she and her family lived in Lower Manhattan. Her life mirrored that of many children of the time, but it took...

Sarah, Plain and Tall - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday. The story of Sarah, who came from Maine to answer Jacob's advertisement for a wife and mother. Set in the late 19th century. The tale gently explores themes of abandonment, loss and love.

Small Steps - Question Sets Grade 5

Extensive set of questions for every chapter of the book Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret. This book is part of the Pathways Program, the Seventh-day Adventist Language Arts Program developed by the NAD.

Small Steps - The Year I Got Polio - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 5

NAD Pathways Grade 5 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday. The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects.

Song of the Trail - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 8

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 7: Personal Feelings & Growth. "Each spring, Old Doroteo drives one of Jess Cameron’s six flocks of sheep across the desert to the high summer pastures, where the grazing is lush and water is plentiful....

The Art Lesson - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1

NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 7: Personal Feelings and Growth. "Tommy wants to be an artist when he grows up, and he can’t wait to meet his art teacher when he gets to first grade. Then he finds out that she expects him to copy her pictures....

The Cabin Faced West - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 4

NAD Pathways Grade 4 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday. "Ann Hamilton is so lonely—her family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and there are no friends to be found for miles around. Her family has to work hard in the garden and...

The Cabin Faced West and Lewis and Clark: Opening the American West - Unit Plan Grade 4-Grade 5

This unit lesson plan integrates language arts, social studies, art, music and Bible. It familiarizes students with events from American History through the use of books, films, DVDs, class discussions, writing and enrichment projects. The lessons are...

The Gardener - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 7: Personal Feelings and Growth. "It’s the 1930s, and when Lydia Grace’s family can’t make ends meet, she’s packed on a train with her pockets and bags filled with seeds and sent to live...

The Warrior Maiden - A Hopi Legend - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1

NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday. "This book is about a brave Hopi girl named Huh-ay-ay who helps save her tribe's pueblo from Apache raiders. The title alone captures attention because young girls are not often referred to as warriors....

Unique Hands-on Literature Units Grade 5-Grade 8

"These interactive literature units make reading class fun while actively engaging the students in a hands-on experience that helps them understand and appreciate the story. These lesson plans will also help to organize the teacher and help to teach a...

A Question of Yams - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God."The people of Kuri’s village have always prayed to the spirits when they plant their yams. Now Kuri’s father prays to the God of the Bible, and the crops begin to grow. But the...

Come Back, Salmon - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 4

NAD Pathways Grade 4 selection for Theme 6: Environment. How a group of dedicated kids adopted Pigeon Creek and brought it back to life.

Dinosaurs - Where did they come from...and where did they go? Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 5

NAD Pathways Grade 5 selection for Theme 6: Environment. An Adventist research scientist presents information on dinosaurs from a creationist perspective, combining scientific information and biblical knowledge.

Eric Liddell - Something Greater than Gold - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 8

NAD Pathways Grade 8 selection for Theme 5: Friends & Family. A missionary to China and the Olympic runner who inspired the movie Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell ran the race of faith (1902-1945).

Galimoto - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 2

NAD Pathways Grade 2 selection for Theme 5: Friends & Family. When seven-year-old Kondi decides to fashion a galimoto (a generic term for various push-toys made from wires and sticks), his older brother is convinced that a small boy should not undertake...

Guardians of the Mercy Seat - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 5

NAD Pathways Grade 5 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God, chronicling "the adventures of Laadan and his friends as they struggle to know God’s will for Israel—and their own lives—in the tumultuous days leading up to the capture of...

Heartbeat - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 7

NAD Pathways Grade 7 selection for Theme 5: Friends & Family. Twelve-year-old Annie ponders the many rhythms of life the year that her mother becomes pregnant, her grandfather begins faltering, and Max, her best friend and running partner, becomes distant.

Land of the Dinosaurs Webquest Grade 5-Grade 8

Students will learn about dinosaurs from an Adventist Christian perspective in this interesting interactive online learning project. This is the same topic as the NAD Pathways 5th grade book selection for Theme 6: The Environment.

Life in a Medieval Castle Webquest Grade 5-Grade 8

Bring medieval studies to life with this interactive online learning project about what life was like in a castle.

Me...Jane - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 2

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 6: Environment. Jane Goodall "dreamed of a life helping animals and grew up to help change the world."

Out of the Blue - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 4

NAD Pathways Grade 4 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God. "Shadow Creek Ranch is a special place—full of beautiful things like rivers and mountains, horses to ride, and nature to explore. When the engine of young pilot Nathan McMillen’s...

The Adventure of Lisa and the Drainpipe Prayer - Question Set Grade 4

Note: This title is not included in Pathways 2.0. This resource provides comprehension questions and writing prompts for the book The Adventure of Lisa and the Drainpipe Prayer, one of the books in the Pathways series used with the Seventh-day Adventist...

The Case of the Monkeys that Fell from the Trees - And Other Mysteries in Tropical Nature - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 8

NAD Pathways Grade 8 selection for theme 6: Environment. In this book, wildlife biologist Susan Quinlan presents a number of questions or mysteries concerning plants and animals in the tropical forests of South and Central America and explains how scientists...

The Door in the Wall - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 6

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 5: Friends & Family. "Ever since he can remember, Robin, son of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman: he must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin's destiny...

The Door in the Wall - Lesson Plan Grade 5-Grade 6

A Pathways reading lesson on the text, The Door in the Wall, that demonstrates how faith integration can be done in lesson planning.

The Doorbell Rang - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1

NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 5: Friends & Family. Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies.

The Lemonade Club - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 5: Friends & Family. Best friends "are having a great year until Traci begins to notice some changes in Marilyn. She’s losing weight, and seems tired all the time. She has leukemia and a tough road of...

Thin Wood Walls - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 5

NAD Pathways Grade 5 selection for Theme 5: Friends & Family. "Eleven-year-old Joe Hanada likes playing basketball with his best friend, Ray, writing plays and stories, and thinking about the upcoming Christmas holiday. But his world falls apart when...

Under the Ice - A Marine Biologist at Work - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 7

NAD Pathways Grade 7 selection for Theme 6: Environment. Follows the author, a marine biologist who has researched some of the most dangerous underwater environments in the Arctic and Antarctic, as she shows how pollution affects the delicate worlds under...

Volcano - The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 6

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 6: Environment. Studies the eruption of Mount St. Helens, its impact on scientific knowledge, and the gradual return of life to its barren slopes. Dramatic photographs and forthright text paint a compelling picture...

Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 6: Environment. "This book is about some amazing animals that are disappearing from the Earth. Some are becoming scarce because poachers (people who hunt illegally) kill them for their horns, tusks, skins, or furs....

Yuki - An Alaskan Adventure - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 4

NAD Pathways Grade 4 selection for Theme 5: Friends and Family. A Siberian Eskimo boy and his family experience dangers and troubles that lead them to embrace the Christian religion practiced by a missionary couple living among them.

Yuki: An Alaskan Adventure - Question Set Grade 4

This resource provides comprehension questions and partner activities for the book Yuki: An Alaskan Adventure, one of the books in the Pathways series used in the Seventh-day Adventist Elementary Language Arts Curriculum in North America.

A Boy Named Beckoning - The True Story about Dr. Carlos Montezuma - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 4

NAD Pathways Grade 4 selection for Theme 2: My World & Others. "This is the true story of a Yavapai boy called Wassaja. In his language, this name meant “Beckoning.” Wassaja was only five years old when Pima Indians kidnapped him and sold...

A Day at Greenhill Farm Lesson Plans - NAD Reading Grade 1 Grade 1-Grade 2

Note: This title is not included on the Pathways 2.0 theme book list.This set of session plans is for NAD's reading selection for theme 2, grade 1: A Day at Greenhill Farm. Download a Word version (2nd URL) to adapt for your own classroom.

A Gold Star for Eric - Question Set Grade 4

Note: This title is not included on the Pathways 2.0 theme book list. This resource provides comprehension questions and writing prompts for the book A Gold Star for Eric, one of the books in the Pathways series used in the Seventh-day Adventist...

A Tree Is a Plant - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1

NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 3: Living Things."Did you know that a tree is the biggest plant that grows? How does a tree get the food it needs? What happens to trees in the winter? A Tree Is a Plant, written by Clyde Robert Bulla and illustrated...

Arroz con leche - Rice Pudding - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1

NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 2: My World & Others. This title "provides a poetic recipe for rice pudding that not only offers instructions for making the treat but also highlights the ways in which it can delight all the senses."

Butterflies and Moths - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 5

NAD Pathways Grade 5 selection for Theme 3: Living Things. "With breathtaking full-page images, Nic introduces young readers to the beauty and diversity of these amazing insects. The simple, engaging text presents both basic information and fun, quirky...

Don’t Just Read Your Bible—Study It! Kindergarten-Lifelong

This is a 2012 NAD convention presentation on Bible study. We all believe that Bible study is a necessity for spiritual growth, but no one teaches us how to do it. In this breakout you’ll learn at least 10 different ways to make the Scriptures come alive...

Ellen Ochoa - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1

NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 1: Heroes, sharing Ellen Ochoa's journey to becoming the first Hispanic woman astronaut to travel into space.

Far From Shore: Chronical of an Open Ocean Voyage - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 4

NAD Pathways Grade 4 selection for Theme 3: Living Things. "Together with her shipmates, Sophie counts and collects samples of life in the deep ocean, from seabirds to dolphins, from winged fish to whales. Only their long-term fieldwork can really help...

First Flight - A Mother Hummingbird's Story - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 6

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 3: Living Things. First Flight is the beautifully photographed story of Honey and her two chicks, Ray and Zen. In over 50 stunning, full-color close-ups, it captures the grace, the beauty, and the simultaneous...

Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 1: Heroes. Follow Bessie as she goes from helping her family on a Texas cotton farm to becoming the first African American to hold a pilot's license.

Gifts of an Eagle - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 7

NAD Pathways Grade 7 selection for Theme 3: Living Things. The true story of a father, his son, and a magnificent golden eagle named Lady, who lived with them for sixteen years before returning to the wild with a mate.

Good Queen Bess - The Story of Elizabeth I of England - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 5

NAD Pathways Grade 5 selection for Theme 1: Heroes. "Elizabeth I of England was born into an age of religious strife, in which plots and factions were everywhere, and private beliefs could be punished by death. She was a queen whose strong will, shrewd...

Grow with Me Spider - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 3: Living Things. "An exploration of the life cycle and life span of spiders, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a spider's growth process from egg to spiderling to mature arachnid."

Heartwarming Stories of Adventist Pioneers - You Will See Your Lord a-Coming - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 8

NAD Pathways Grade 8 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God. Perhaps you've heard the stories of the Adventist pioneers. However these are the stories that are not often told. The stories that bring out the human nature of each one. Heartwarming stories will...

I Am Malala - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 8

NAD Pathways Grade 8 selection for Theme 2: My World & Others. "Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region. They said music was a crime. They said women weren’t allowed to go to the market. They said...

If You Lived Here - Houses of the World - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 6

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 2: My World & Others. "Step into homes from around the world and discover the many fascinating ways people have lived and still live today. Uncover the reason why each home was constructed the way that it was—from...

In Discipleship Grade 3-Lifelong

"In Discipleship recognizes the need for disciples of all ages, and is dedicated to equipping children, youth and adults with the tools they need to nurture a personal, meaningful and fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ."

Jonah - Daily Lesson Guide Grade 6

NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God is the Bible book of Jonah.

Little Maid - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1

NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God. "Little Maid is a slave girl for Captain and Lady Naaman. Little Maid knows how to wash dishes and sweep floors. But that’s not all she knows. When the captain gets sick, she knows what...

Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3

NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 2: My World & Others. "This is the true story of a young seven-year-old German girl named Mercedes Simon and the American pilot Gail Halvorsen, who shared hope and joy with the children of West Berlin by dropping...

NAD Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Worksheets Grade 3-Grade 4