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Faith, Reason, & Earth History - A Paradigm of Earth and Biological Origins by Intelligent Design Grade 11-LifelongDownload for free the 3rd edition of this landmark work presenting Brand’s "continuing argument for constructive thinking about origins and earth history in the context of Scripture, showing readers how to analyze available scientific data and approach... -
REBIRTH - Christ-Centered Values Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Teaching values has become easier for teachers in the Southern Asia-Pacific Division. Stephen Guptill presents an overview of the REBIRTH curriculum, including a look at the development process. REBIRTH is the acronym for Religious, Ethical,... -
Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary Grade 1-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary can be purchased as a 12 volume set, as individual volumes, in English and Spanish. The full set is also available on CD in two editions: standard (12 volume commentaries only) and expanded (commentary set plus Ellen... -
10 Christian Values Every Kid Should Know Preschool-Grade 8Donna Habenicht provides more than 1,000 strategies for teaching kids the basic Christian values of respect, responsibility, self-control and moderation, honesty and integrity, kindness and compassion, contentment and thankfulness, patience and perseverance,... -
101 Quick Attention-Getters for Children's Ministry Kindergarten-Grade 5These fidget busters are designed for the squirmers in your class! You can energize students with innovative activities and then return to your planned lesson. -
2009 Annual Survey of Members Ohio Conference TertiaryThis PowerPoint examines the results of a survey conducted on behalf of the Ohio Conference. Members of the church were surveyed to assess the needs, spiritual development and direction of the church. -
365 Children's Prayers - Prayers Old and New for Today and Every Day Kindergarten-Grade 8A collection of prayers arranged thematically under such headings as feelings and attitudes, the Seasons, and special days. This illustrated anthology has a contemporary feel and a reality that will encourage children to talk honestly with God. -
A Believer's Approach to the Sciences Tertiary-Lifelong"We are all believers. Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, atheists, agnostics, ecologists, terrorists--everyone believes in someone or something. A religious person believes in the existence of God; an atheist believes that nothing exists but matter... -
A Child's Spiritual World - A Qualitative Study Grade 4-Grade 12"Though much has been written about adolescent spirituality and how adults should deal with it, far less has been written by adolescents themselves, or by adults from the adolescent perspective. This study of four twelve-year-old girls takes the adolescent’s... -
A Journey of Faith and Science Grade 11-LifelongThe author, currently an assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, has "found that though the conflict between faith and science may occasionally strain friendships, and has strained several of mine over the years, there is no logical tension between... -
A New Trinity Tertiary-Lifelong"One of the authors in the first issue of Dialogue reflects on the past in light of the present and asks, 'Have I also come of age in the intervening 25 years? Has my own faith matured in step with my own life experience?'” -
A Question of Yams - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3NAD 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... -
A Snapshot of Adventist Parents Tertiary-LifelongThis article is based on a survey of Adventist families undertaken by the NAD, in cooperation with the Family Ministries of the GC, during 1994-1995. Some of the items covered in this report include personal information, religious life, parenting styles, life-style... -
Adolescent Faith that Sticks TertiaryThis presentation is focused on adolescent faith. It contains samples from the Pacific Islands and Australia/New Zealand. The main factors that contribute to the faith are family, church, and school. There are details about these factors in the presentation. -
Adventist Martyrs in Europe Tertiary-Lifelong"The power of Adventist martyrs lies in the fact that they illustrate in a dramatic way what it means to glorify God and be true to His commandments in a world ruled by dark forces. In spite of obstacles and doubts, these Adventist martyrs remained faithful... -
An Ancient Honor Roll Tertiary-Lifelong"When God names a person to the honor roll of the righteous, He recognizes a life of trusting God and His Word, no matter what." -
Announcing Valuegenesis 3 Grade 6-Grade 12Gillespie introduces the third ValueGenesis study, which will continue to research faith, values and commitment of Adventist youth. This third wave will survey students in grades 6 through 12 attending Adventist churches and schools. Key findings from ValueGenesis... -
Attitude Determines Altitude Kindergarten-LifelongVictor S. Griffiths shares insights on how a teacher's attitude influences the student's altitude. A positive outlook not only affects student performance, but also student perceptions of eternity. Attitude shapes how teachers see world, how they see themselves,... -
Be Still and Know Tertiary"How the words of Psalm 46:9 rescued one out of death to a new resurrection, out of shame and abuse to a life of fulfillment, out of nothingness into a gem of God’s own glory – A true story." -
Be Strong and Courageous Tertiary-Lifelong"Confidence in the inspired Word, combined with knowledge and personal acquaintance with the principles of geology, can generate a vision of how geological history must differ from conventional geological interpretations." -
Before and After Minneapolis Tertiary"The sermon reproduced below was originally presented by its author at Unasp church, campus Engenheiro Coelho (São Paulo Adventist University College), in June 7, 2008. After demonstrating that many Adventists are confused about justification... -
Belief and Practice - Spiritual Imperatives for the Adventist Teacher 0-2 years-LifelongAs Christian teachers, our responsibility to our students goes far beyond academics. In order to lead them to Christ, we must nurture our own relationship with Him. Imperative to this is both faithfully believing in God and practicing what we believe. -
Benjamin Gunawan Yonas - Dialogue with an Adventist Engineer in Indonesia Grade 11-LifelongAn interview with Benjamin Gunawan Yonas, an Adventist Engineer in Indonesia. He discusses his conversion experience and experiences he had while attending a Catholic university. He also discusses his current work, his impact on the Adventist church in Indonesia,... -
Beyond the Veil of Darkness Grade 9-Grade 12The struggles and triumphs of Esmie G. Branner, a young Christian woman who escaped Saudi Arabia and an abusive situation. -
Bible Life Series 3: Accepting His Plan Teacher Resource Grade 1-Grade 4Previously the third textbook in the NAD Grade 1-4 cycle, Accepting His Plan is a study of God's plan to redeem this world. It begins with the problem that Lucifer created in heaven when he became jealous of God. This jealousy leads to a rebellion in... -
Bible Study Guides - It Is Written Grade 6-LifelongThe 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... -
Biblical Authority & Biblical Foundations for Ethics Tertiary-LifelongThe Bible has lost its place as the basis for ethical authority in many Christian circles. "Acknowledging this 'demise of authority,' J. I. Packer suggests the need for a 'strategy for restoring the authority of Christian faith and morals.'" Du Preez... -
Brand Awareness and Positioning TertiaryThis report contains the findings from a series of questions commissioned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a nationwide study of adults conducted by Barna Research. Online surveys were used. -
Building a Sustainable Foundation for Revival and Reformation Utilizing the Ministry of Kids in Discipleship in Every Department of the Church TertiaryThis paper is focused on the importance the family plays in forming the spiritual lives of the new generations. Based on findings from surveys, the major reason the youth is leaving the church is that many parents do not share their personal faith with their... -
Building Faith in the College Religion Class Tertiary-LifelongThis article outlines four features that make for effective Bible classes. The Bible teacher's task is to encourage a living relationship with Christ by introducing new insights that provide a better grasp of what it means to serve Christ, a more satisfying... -
Building Faith in the College Religion Class Tertiary-LifelongReid notes that "the Bible teacher's challenge...is to enhance spiritual growth while introducing new data and insights that may displace previous views. If properly introduced, the new concepts should provide a better grasp of what it means to serve... -
Buy of Me Gold Tried in the Fire Kindergarten-LifelongA devotional collection of thoughts and quotes from the Bible and Ellen White's writings on increased faith and love for the end of time. -
Can Faith and Science Be Divorced? Tertiary-LifelongScience, however it is represented today, has not always been at odds with religion. In fact, in the Western tradition, science got its start from the Christian search for a greater understanding of God. -
Catastrophe and the Creator Grade 9-LifelongWhen tragedy strikes, we are often left wondering where God is. Blackmer focuses on "learning to trust in the midst of the storm". -
Certainty of Faith and Probabilistic Science Tertiary-Lifelong"This paper presents a model (Figure 1) in which reality as viewed by empiricists and reality as viewed by fundamentalists can be examined. It shows how the certainty of faith of fundamentalists and the probability of empiricists can co-exist. The model... -
Characteristics of Healthy Congregations TertiaryThis paper reports the Cooperative Congregational Studies Project. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America is one of the participating groups. A questionnaire was used for gathering the data. In this brief paper it would be impossible to present... -
Christ Our Righteousness – Our Salvation, Our Mission, and Our Hope Tertiary-Lifelong"Only Christ-empowered justification and sanctification will save us, change us, and nurture us into true disciples of Christ. It is something that Jesus does both for us and in us." -
Christian Schools - A World of Difference Kindergarten-Grade 12Christian education is distinctly different from other approaches to education. But knowing what that distinctiveness is and acting consistently on it is vital for Christian schools to be authentic and to justify their existence. This TEACH journal article... -
ChristWise Discipleship Leader's Guide for Primary, Juniors, Teens, and Youth Grade 8-Grade 12A guide to baptism for primary, juniors, teens... -
Closed or Open Doors? Tertiary-Lifelong"We live in a world of closed doors. Doors of opportunity closed because of unemployment, poverty, and illiteracy. Doors of broken relationships, hostility, and ill feelings that cause us to withdraw from each other. Doors of failures and defeats. More... -
Coach Grade 7-Grade 12A novice at sports, the author, a primary teacher, reflects on her first season coaching rugby and touch football. In addition to rules and game play, she learned about living faith openly. -
Committed Seventh-day Adventist Students at Secular Institutions of Higher Education TertiaryThe experiences of Seventh-day Adventist students at secular universities was examined. Seven women and two men attending universities in Michigan and New York were interviewed. The researcher employed a heuristically guided phenomenological method to get... -
Commonality and Character - Essential Elements of Religious Instruction TertiaryWhat is the appropriate content of the religion curriculum for graduate-level courses? In religion classes consisting of students from various cultural backgrounds and religious traditions, commonality and agreement are searched for. -
Communion Projects for Children Preschool-Grade 8Karen Holford explores the meaning of Communion and how children relate to this service. We often think Communion means the service where we eat Communion bread and drink a small glass of grape juice, but Communion is about belonging together, sharing, and... -
Conflict of the Ages 5 Volume Set Grade 7-LifelongNewly illustrated for a new century, Ellen White's classic set of five volumes spanning time from before the earth's beginning to the fulfillment of God's plan for His people, is reintroduced in hardcover and matching paperback bindings. Students... -
Cradled Science: Examining the Cosmos in the Context of Faith Tertiary-LifelongDel Ratzsch addresses the Christian's responsibility to be reflective, discerning, and appreciative when seeking to understand theories, limitations, and the basic character of science. In discussing concepts such as inductivism, falsificationism, post-empiricism,... -
Creation and a Logical Faith Tertiary-LifelongEd Christian talks about believing in creation as an important aspect of having faith in Christ. -
CSS Vol 3 Editorial: The Science Religion Conflict Tertiary"The present conflict between science and religion impacts on many areas of our lives. What do we do when the Bible (for instance) tells us one story of human origins and dignity, while science provides a completely different account? What is the scientist... -
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." -
David Yaoxi Lin - How a Mother’s Pledge Raised a Hero of Faith Tertiary-LifelongAdapted from a longer article in the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists, this piece tells the remarkable story of David Yaoxi Lin, whose life took many turns as he faithfully remained committed to keeping his mother’s promise by devoting himself... -
Dialogue Editorial - The Question that Matters TertiaryWho am I? Where am I going? Am I alone, or do I have any assistance? -
Dialogue Editorial - Waiting and Hoping Tertiary-Lifelong"While Christian life is one of waiting linked to hope, the fulfillment of this often seems to take too long a time, and the process seems to raise anxiety, engender questions, test patience, and sometimes foster doubts. Yet in biblical perspective, waiting... -
Dialogue Editorial: His Glorious Riches Tertiary-Lifelong"A life that is centered in Jesus, a life that follows His lead and guidance, will discover that in Him and through Him every disappointment becomes an appointment with God, every threat of failure or discouragement becomes an opportunity through which... -
Dialogue Editorial: Saints -Their Identity, Address, Calling Tertiary-Lifelong"Among the varied introductions Paul employed in writing his Epistles, one has meant a lot to me: 'to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus' (Ephesians 1:1, NKJV). This salutation gives me as a follower of Jesus my identity, my address,... -
Dialogue Editorial: Things Left in the Fire Tertiary-LifelongIn this editorial, Omaña asks if we will resolve to remain faithful, just as the young men thrown into the fire did. -
E-Mail from God for Teens Grade 9-Grade 12This devotional will "alert" teenagers that they have "mail" from the Best Friend anyone in the world could ever have: God, the Creator of the Universe. Each one page devotional targets the real spiritual and life issues facing teenagers... -
Ellen White - The Journey of Faith Grade 7-LifelongThis unit's three modules, Meeting God, Listening to God and Walking with God," aim to unfold the authenticity of Ellen White’s walk with God." The in-depth study is ideal for personal use by teachers, or guided use with... -
Embrace the Mud Tertiary-Lifelong“We all have different types of ‘mud’ in our lives. Some of us may be going through the worst ‘mud’ life can throw at us: economic crisis, broken relationships, health challenges, losing a loved one, or a spiritual problem. You... -
Encounters - A Student's Perspective on Teaching Science and Fostering Faith Grade 9-LifelongSusan Mentges shares a personal experience that helped shaped her perspective on how students come to appreciate and make meaningful the role of faith in understanding science. She suggests "Until students have discovered for themselves the issues that... -
Encouraging Students to Ask Questions About Their Faith Grade 7-Grade 12An academy Bible teacher reports on a four-part grades 9-10 assignment in which students attend and report on worship services of other religions or denominations. The author concluded, after asking what is expected of a good teacher and how should a teacher... -
Enoch Kanagaraj - Dialogue with an Indo-U.K. Adventist Grade 11-LifelongMr. Kanagaraj spearheads “One Vision,” a youth organization working for community cohesion and service in Hertfordshire County, United Kingdom. -
Epistemology of Faith and Learning - A Systems Approach Tertiary-LifelongUremovich develops a systems approach to Christian epistemology. He first looks at the classics of theology and "progressive" education. He continues by showing how the epistemological models are too reductionistic and simplistic to adequately explain... -
Facing the Lion, Like Samson Tertiary-Lifelong"Face the lion, aligning yourself with the greatest force you have in your arsenal to fight the enemy. In Christ we have everything we need to sustain us." -
Faith - A Comparison of Humanistic and Biblical Definitions in Relation to Christian Education Tertiary-LifelongGod is calling Seventh-day Adventists to think biblically rather than humanistically. God is looking not only for conversions of the heart, but also conversions of the mind. He would like us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). This... -
Faith and Science - Contradictory or Complimentary? Grade 5-TertiarySouthern Adventist University believes that scholars that have faith make the best scientists. Read about how they have created an interactive program to encourage others to see the importance of faith in science. -
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Faith Commitments and Spiritual Influences as Correlates of Adolescents Involvement in Service in the Valuegenesis Study TertiaryProblem: There are very few studies that address the relationship between adolescents' commitment to religious values and beliefs and their involvement in service as well as the impact of home, school, and church influences on the service involvement of teenage... -
Faith Communities Today TertiaryThis presentation lays out the largest study of religious congregations conducted in the United States: Faith Communities Today. Data were collected through questionnaires. The questions focused on the demographics, church growth, mission focus, community... -
Faith Communities Today 2010 Study for the North American Division Tertiary-LifelongSince the year 2000, the Faith Communities Today study conducted every five years has extensively examined the practices, weakness, strengths and challenges facing the North American Division. This paper examines the results of a 2010 replication of the original... -
Faith Maturity and Social Concern in College-age Youth - Does Christian Education Make a Difference? Tertiary"The Massive Valuegenesis study examined faith maturity among a large sample of Adventist youth. Results were compared with similar studies of other denominations. One persistent criticism of Search Institute's Valuegenesis study was the inappropriateness... -
Faith, Reason, and the Educated Christian Tertiary-Lifelong"What's the proper relationship between faith and reason in the life of a believer? And how has the issue been faced by Christian intellectuals in the past? This article will provide a brief historical survey of the options, review key biblical passages... -
Faith, Truth, Belief, & Uncertainty Chart Tertiary-LifelongThis table outlines a continuum on which to examine individual perceptions and stances on faith, truth, and belief, and uncertainty relating to each of these components. This may be helpful in religion and philosophical foundations classes in faith-based education.... -
Faith-Science Issues - An Epistemological Perspective Tertiary-LifelongZinke does not argue against the use of reason and science, nor does it deny the validity of understanding the structure of our existence. But it does speak against rationalism, empiricism, existentialism, and any other form of humanism that makes some aspect... -
Finding the Harmony Between Faith and Science in College Classes TertiaryThis article from the JAE special science issue deals with integrating science and religion in a Christian college. This is not only intellectually stimulating but spiritually satisfying. Knowledge gained must relate to life, especially in the biological and... -
For His Honor Grade 9-Grade 12A compelling true story of Terry Johnson, a young man who God singled out to become the first handicapped person to serve in the President's Honor Guard. His story is one of perseverance and Christian witness. -
For Rich Dividends - Invest in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the JAE special 1985 General Conference issue posits that investing in Christian education will pay great dividends. Christian education should not become overly interested in or concerned about fads in the secular educational world. The... -
French History Sample Lesson Grade 7-Grade 11This sample faith-integrated lesson investigates French history and standing firm for one's faith despite societal pressures. Focuses on the reign of Louis XIV and the Waldenses. Originally shared through the Journey to Excellence website. -
Generation Change - Why Our Youth Leave TertiaryThis article a few of the reasons why youth are slipping out of the church. -
Giving a Reason for Our Hope Tertiary-LifelongThis essay serves to: (1) build an understanding of Bible-anchored apologetics as a valuable strategy for Christian witness; (2) examine the approach used by New Testament authors in explaining and defending core Christian beliefs; (3) outline the biblical... -
Glendora Church Survey of Members TertiaryThis presentation lays out a survey of members of the Glendora church. A questionnaire was used to gather the data. -
God Loves Me 28 Ways Grade 2-Grade 6"This book was designed as a read-it-yourself book for primary and early junior-age kids to learn about the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. What do you believe? Each of the 28 answers to this question will provide a beautiful glimpse into... -
God Sent a Man Kindergarten-Grade 12Haynes presents the story of Joseph in this novel. No matter what happened to him, Joseph trusted God and believed that He would provide for his needs. He allowed himself to be prepared by God to play a crucial role in the history of Egypt and especially in... -
God's Big Idea - Primary Devotional Grade 2-Grade 4In 365 fascinating segments, RosAnne Tetz presents Adventist beliefs to kids ages 6-9. When you finish this book, you will know that God has a plan for this world and a plan for you, too. -
Grace on Mount Moriah - A Disturbing Story Grade 5-Lifelong"Abraham shows us that we all have one great pressing need in common: the need to base our faithfulness to God on His utter, unwavering, unfailing faithfulness toward us." Randy Roberts presented this devotional on June 25, 2010 at the 59th General... -
Hannu Takkula - Dialogue with an Adventist member of the European Parliament Grade 11-TertiaryIn addition to an interview with Hannu Takkula, this article also briefly outlines his journey to Adventistism. -
Harrington Fitz Henry - Dialogue with an engineer-evangelist in Jamaica Grade 11-TertiaryHarrington Fitz Henry answers questions about his faith, life, and career - In your experience, have you found it difficult to manage two large business enterprises and at the same time give so much of yourself to the work of the church? Can you recall some... -
Helping Children Know God Kindergarten-Grade 5Use these 140 memorable activities to help children know God. -
Helping the Church Think Tertiary-LifelongThe author explores opportunities and challenges facing Adventist higher education as it seeks to keep up with the demands of a changing world. He outlines examples of issues that cut across the disciplines and professions that demand the intersection of theory... -
Helping Your Family to Grow Spiritually Preschool-Grade 4The most important gift we can give our children is the desire to love God and to follow and serve Him. Parents and teachers can help their children to become spiritually strong by setting positive examples. The children are encouraged by their parents’... -
High School Worship Assembly and Student Faith Maturity Tertiary-Lifelong"The development of spirituality and faith in students is one of the main goals of Christian education. The present study investigated this faith development and factors that contributed to it. Within the content of the study, faith was identified in... -
Holding on to Their Faith Tertiary-Lifelong"Guided by Kumpfer’s (1999) model of internal self resiliency factors, this phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of 224 Seventh-day Adventist Church members from seven countries in Southern-Asia Pacific Division. The study aimed... -
How do European College Students Experience their Adventist Faith? Tertiary-LifelongRead findings and conclusions from twenty interviews conducted in 1996, with follow-up questions in 1997, of students attending Newbold College in Bracknell, England from sixteen eastern and western European countries. This article is based on presentations... -
How to Live the Abundant Life Kindergarten-Grade 12A short collection of Bible verses and selections from the book Education on the critical factors of prayer, the Spirit and faith when seeking after the abundant life. -
I Love to Tell the Story Tertiary-LifelongThis article lays out the importance of introducing to students the story of Jesus as the most interesting, dramatic and personal story of their lives. -
I Shall Not Want Tertiary-Lifelong"When we let God be first, we will realize that He has already filled many of our empty spots and needs." -
I Will Die Free Grade 9-Grade 12The remarkable story of Noble Alexander's determined fight to stay alive and remain faithful to his Lord inside a Cuban prison. -
In Step with Jesus Family Acitivities Preschool-LifelongEach study guide in this discipleship series includes 13 lessons for new Seventh-day Adventists. The last section, Bringing it Home, provides creative activities to experience this study with your child or a group of children you are helping follow Jesus.... -
In the Grip of Grace Kindergarten-LifelongCan anything separate us from God's love? Does He really love us, no matter what? Max Lucado uses parables and anecdotes to explain the concept of God's grace, taking readers on a journey through the mountaintop truths found in Paul's letter to the Romans. -
Integrating Faith and Learning in Distance Education in the Ghanaian Context Grade 1-Grade 9"This paper synthesizes the philosophy of Adventist education, defines distance education, and recommends ways to integrate faith and learning among distance education students to provide an opportunity for them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior... -
Integrating Faith and Learning in the Physical Sciences Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special science issue posits that the integration of faith and learning should foster a religious faith and provide a setting in which moral dilemmas resulting from scientific progress can be examined. Early scientists pursued science... -
Integrating Faith in the Peri-curricular Practices of an Adventist Institution of Higher Learning Tertiary-LifelongPeri-curricular is defined as all the non-classroom activities, practices, and experiences at an Adventist educational institution that have a bearing or impact on the education of the student while attending school. Du Preez makes a constructive critique... -
Integrating Learning, Faith and Practice in Christian Education Grade 1-LifelongThe single most important concern in Christian schools must be the integration of faith, teaching, and practice into every aspect of the curriculum. This includes much more than giving verbal tribute to the blending of religion with other disciplines; it must... -
Integration of Faith & Learning Resources Kindergarten-LifelongA list of resource books dealing with integration of faith and learning. -
JAE Editorial: What Have They Seen in Your Classroom? Kindergarten-Grade 12Beverly Rumble shares her view that Adventist teachers should teach and model the behavior they want our students to exhibit. For example, praising students for good work (rather than only criticizing the bad); encouraging them to praise each other (rather... -
JAE Editorial: What If...? Kindergarten-LifelongWhat if there were no church schools? No Christian education? Calvin Rock poses that if there were no church schools, Adventism, as we know it, would cease to exist. He also poses the opposing questions, What if all pastors, administrators, teachers, parents,... -
JAE Editorial: Anchored in a Covenant Tertiary-LifelongThis editorial follows the experience of the Israelites as they learned to trust in God for deliverance. We can choose to put our trust in this same God today. Additional articles include: Teaching... -
JAE Editorial: Anchored in Hope Kindergarten-LifelongMcGarrell explores the concept of hope, its impact, and how to remain hopeful in trying times. Additional titles in this issue include: The Church School: Where Churches... -
JAE Editorial: Is Adventist Education Worth It? Kindergarten-Lifelong"Should this vision of mission be lost, there would be no reason for our schools to exist," states Garland Dulan in this thought provoking editorial on the characteristics of "Redemption Oriented Schools of Excellence" or ROSE. Dulan provides... -
JAE Editorial: Legacy of Hope Kindergarten-LifelongCulture and other social factors have affected the life, character, and behavior of areas of the Seventh-day Adventist church. The educational system shares a responsibility to sensitize and stimulate the current generation of youth to the fundamental spiritual... -
Job - Faith, Suffering, and the Reality of God Tertiary-Lifelong"A look at how the Book of Job examines the ground of one man’s faith and the reality of his God, and how the book attests to the justice of God and speaks hope to all who suffer." -
Justification by Faith, More than Concept - A Person Tertiary-LifelongAuthor C.S. Baldwin seeks to communicate that Jesus, not a great 'truth', is the definitive reality of the gospel story. This text purports that the irreducible minimum of the gospel is the person of Jesus as our righteousness before God. Jesus Christ... -
Keeping the Faith Tertiary-LifelongThe journey of faith may have many hurdles, but when that journey is pursued with prayerful faithfulness, God never fails to reward that faith. Even if such reward does not come instantly, it comes in the reckoning of eternity. -
Kids' Book of Devotions Kindergarten-Grade 5God's word is like food. We need to eat some of it everyday to get strong and stay strong. -
Leading a Child to Jesus - The Most Important Job in the World Preschool-Grade 4"For years most of our evangelism budget has been focused on winning adults. But recent research has helped us to realise that 70-90% of adult Christians first accepted Jesus as their Saviour before the age of 13! So, it’s up to 10 times easier... -
Life, a Journey. God, the Guide. Tertiary-Lifelong"With God shaping your life into a magnificent journey, you can make that journey one of courage, beauty, dignity, and love." -
Light For My Path for Teens - Illuminating Selections from the Bible Grade 9-Grade 12This book contains hundreds of Bible verses that will help define one's purpose in life and clarify and strengthen relationships. -
Marriage and Faith - Ministry to Couples Where One Partner is a Seventh-day Adventist - A Project Report Tertiary-Lifelong"A considerable number of Seventh-day Adventists are partners in interfaith marriages. These relationships experience the added stress typical of such marriages. No research appears to have been conducted relating to interfaith marriage involving Seventh-day... -
Mathematics - A catalyst for faith? Tertiary"A number of features of mathematics and its relation to the sciences speak in harmony with Scripture’s revelation of God. Can this serve as a catalyst for faith?" -
Messages to Young People Grade 9-LifelongA practical guide for teens. Several generations of youth have been nourished by this uncompromising call to duty, purity, and service. The author, who began her ministry when only 17 years of age, invites Seventh-day Adventist youth to examine their reading,... -
Millennials' Relationship with the Church - It's Complicated TertiaryThis article presents Alisa's views of the church as a Millenial. She describes the relationship between the Millennials and the church. -
My Bible Friends Preschool-Grade 3Richly illustrated and beautifully written, this set of Bible stories was designed especially for ages 1 to 8. Outstanding art fills each page opening from corner to corner. Beautiful, yet simple language makes these books a pleasure to read time and time... -
My Brook Cherith - When life dries up on you Grade 11-LifelongSally Lam-Phoon testifies that God supplied abundantly throughout her ministry in Asia: the ravens showed up at the opportune time; the water from the brook seemed sure. It was not a gushing river but a trickling brook that sustained them from year to year. -
My Journey to Faith Grade 11-LifelongMarco Antonia Huaco Palomino tells his personal story of his exploration into philosophy and science and finding the correlation between faith and scientific research. -
Not Me, Not You, but God! Lessons from the Life of Joseph Tertiary-Lifelong"Joseph’s enduring faith that God controls the affairs of humanity led him to overcome every trial. He seized the opportunity of standing before Pharaoh and used that moment to testify about his God." -
Nurturing a Child’s Faith 0-2 years-Grade 12Children learn about Jesus in different ways as they grow. Parents, teachers, and church members can help children grow closer to Jesus by nurturing their faith. Karen Holford shares development steps, strategies, and resources to make the most of each step... -
Nurturing Faith in College Nursing Students Tertiary-LifelongAmertill identifies three teaching methodologies specific to nurturing faith in college nursing students in the classroom and clinical setting. They are 1) academic/professional dimensions, 2) role modeling dimensions and 3) pastoral dimension. This... -
Ohio Conference 2009 Annual Survey of Members TertiaryThis PowerPoint examines the results of a survey conducted on behalf of the Ohio Conference. Members of the church were surveyed to assess the needs, spiritual development and involvement of the church. -
Orders and Chance in Nature and Scripture - Towards a Basis for Constructive Dialogue Grade 12-LifelongThe author discusses "two aspects related to the fundamental questions being addressed by science and theology. These are the concepts of order and chance." After defining the terms he then discusses how they have developed in the scientific context... -
Owen Sound Seventh-day Adventist Church Survey TertiaryThis presentation lays out Owen Sound Seventh-day Adventist Church survey. A survey was used to gather the data. It is focused on church members' attitudes toward the church. -
Peace Like a Spider Grade 5-Grade 12This book explains some of the Bible's best tips for succeeding in relationships, spiritual life, school, and on the job. -
Pioneer Media Grade 9-LifelongWatch weekly sermons at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. This service is provided by Pioneer Media, formerly New Perceptions Television. -
Potentials Kindergarten-Grade 12Faith development resources to help administrators and teachers assess their endeavors to nurture the faith of their students. These concise documents provide practical, step by step methods to establish, support and deepen specific areas of faith maturity.... -
Prayer Warriors Grade 7-LifelongRon Halvorsen shares secrets of the prayer warrior. Learn how to prevail with God, intercede on behalf of others, boldly storm God's throne with your requests, and press them home with a determination that will not be denied. -
Reaching the Impossible Through Christ Grade 11-Tertiary"Philippians 4:13 was written just for me: 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (NKJV).' What the passage offers is an enormous promise: 'In Christ there is strength to fulfill duty, power to resist temptation, vigor to endure affliction,... -
Readers Theatre for Christian Worship - Biblical Stories of Courage and Faith Grade 5-LifelongThis book includes 20 presentational scripts taking around 8 minutes to read. These scripts are not interactive with the audience. Readings include stories from both the Old and New Testament writings: Christmas, Prodigal Son, Good Samaritan, Ruth, Noah, Abraham,... -
Readings for Consultation on the Millennial Generation and the Church TertiaryThis packet contains materials that were selected from hundreds of books, journal articles and reports gathered in preparation for this event. -
Recognizing Guideposts Kindergarten-Grade 12Every day, God is at work giving you experiences and giving you thoughts regarding those experiences. Track these experiences back to your Father who provided them and grow deeper and deeper in your faith relationship with Him. -
Religiosity and Risk - The Influence of Adolescent Faith on Behavior Kindergarten-LifelongThis study examined the relationship between various measures of religiosity, including intrinsic and extrinsic religious orientation, vertical and horizontal faith maturity, Christian orthodoxy, and religious practice, and the adolescent risk behaviors of... -
Religious Context of the Ohio Conference TertiaryThis presentation provides religious context of the Ohio Conference. A large part of Ohio population is unchurched. It focuses on church attendance, needs, worship preferences, mission emphasis preferences, etc. -
Religious Faiths and the Problem of Evil - A Biblical Perspective Tertiary-LifelongCaesar examines the problem of evil. Religious perspectives on pain and suffering are examined within deistic and atheistic faiths. Major ironies are considered and the Christian perspective explored. Presented at the 4th Symposium on the BibleAdventist Scholarship,... -
Restful Peace, Trust in the Lord Kindergarten-Lifelong"The perfect antidote for anxiety and alarm is to trust in the Lord. He never fails." -
Righteousness by Faith in Christ - Ellen White Study Kindergarten-Grade 12Hear the voice of Ellen White as she shares about righteousness by faith in these selected quotations.[For a complete list of Ellen White publication abbreviations visit the White Estate.] -
Salvation - Helping Your Students Embrace God's Grace Kindergarten-Grade 12The authors address how best to present biblical truths such as sin, grace, Jesus, and the Cross to kindergartners and children ages 6-9 and 10-14. The authors also examine how an understanding of these principles develops at each stage. Factors discussed... -
School Climate and Faith Engagement Kindergarten-Grade 12Funded by the Association of Independent Schools in Australia, this two year research collaboration between Avondale School and Avondale University College confirmed a significant link between faith engagement and positive school climate. Read the full report... -
Science and Faith as Honest Friends Tertiary-Lifelong"Science provides a way to gain testable knowledge about nature, a method that drives the continuous accumulation of knowledge within paradigms as well as the occasional scientific revolution in which one paradigm replaces another. How do Christian beliefs... -
Science Finds God Tertiary-LifelongRead about why an influential atheist changed his mind. Look at the reasons given as to why God is showing up in science. Check out the explanations for seeing how everything falls into place in this fine-tuned universe, how life got started, and the paradox... -
Secrets of the Vine Devotions for Kids Grade 3-Grade 6Mirroring 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,... -
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 LifelongSchools 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... -
Seventh-day Adventist Portion : Faith Communities Today Survey 2000 TertiaryThis is a study of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a community. It is a survey of Seventh-day Adventist congregations across the United States. The survey contains information collected on topics such as evangelism, church environment, and diversity among... -
Sientje Mewengkang - Dialogue with an Adventist Congresswoman in Indonesia Grade 11-LifelongSientje Mewengkang answers questions regarding her career and her faith - How would you describe your first interaction with Adventists? Have you ever been challenged for keeping your faith in the Lord? How can you witness to the central government in Jakarta,... -
Sir James Carlisle - Dialogue with the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda Grade 11-LifelongSir James Carlisle answers questions regarding his career and his faith - How were you attracted to Adventism? Do you find opportunities to witness for your faith in connection with your work? Is your family involved in Christian activities? -
Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers Grade 9-LifelongThis book will lead you on a brisk walk through the innermost thoughts of twelve masters of western music. It reflects fascinating new research from the composers' personal letters and journals, and from colorful contemporary accounts. "I make no claim... -
Step Out in Faith Grade 11-Lifelong“Despite the unknown future, despite incredible suffering, the person of faith is able to affirm: ‘I know that my Redeemer lives!’ (Job 19: 25, NKJV).” -
Survey of Members Midland SDA Church TertiaryThis presentation lays out a survey of church members of Midland Seventh-day Adventist Church. A questionnaire was distributed to the church members in February and March 2012. -
Survey of the People in the Pews TertiaryThis presentation lays out a survey of the people in the pews conducted for Mount Vernon Hill Church. A questionnaire was distributed on two Sabbaths. -
Talking About Religion - How Highly Religious Youth and Parents Discuss Their Faith TertiaryThis study builds on previous research regarding parent-child religious conversations to explore the transactional processes of these conversations. It employs qualitative analyses of interviews with highly religious parents and adolescents representing the... -
TEACH Editorial Vol 2 Issue 2: Questions Tertiary-LifelongIn this editorial of the TEACH Journal, Lana Hibbard writes about the importance of sharing faith with students and that it's not about having all the answers but about helping students grow in their faith. -
Teacher E-Clips - Prayer-Spider Lifeline Kindergarten-Grade 8Short video-Faith integrated object lesson about prayer and a spider's escape line that teachers can use in their classroom. Shared by Apryl Maloon, Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy, 2012. -
Teaching Children About Confession Preschool-Grade 4Teaching about confession needs to be balanced by teaching about the grace and love of God, who freely forgives us each time we confess to Him. Children need to know that God can forgive any sin, and He longs to set us free from our sins. Parents and teachers... -
Teaching Children to Be Intercessors - 12 Great Ideas Preschool-Grade 4Karen Holford shares 12 terrific ideas for teaching children intercessory prayer through hands-on, meaningful activities. Great for the classroom or home, parents and teachers will find wonderful ways to facilitate their children's spiritual development. Find... -
Teaching Children to be Thankful in Their Prayers Preschool-Grade 4Thanking God is an integral part of the Christian life. Karen Holford shares 13 wonderful ideas for teaching children to give thanks in their prayers. Great for the classroom or home, parents and teachers will find creative ways to facilitate their children's... -
Teaching Faith in the Twenty First Century - Pointers for Christian Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12"What is faith, and how do we go about teaching it in the subjects, relationships and life of schools?" -
Teaching Science as a Christian: Faith, Evidence, Interpretation, Humility Grade 1-LifelongTeaching science in elementary through higher education presents many challenges for the Christian teacher. In this article, James Hayward discusses four approaches to teaching science as a Christian: affirmation of faith, presentation of evidence; discussion... -
Teaching Students About Grace Tertiary-LifelongBecause Adventist youth have difficulty in accepting that salvation is by grace alone, the author suggests three responses that could provide a solution to this problem. The first stresses the centrality of grace to faith; the second looks at the barriers... -
Technology Education - A Vital Part of Faith and Living Grade 7-LifelongHouliston desires "to help educators in all fields of study understand more clearly the function and the importance of life training through technology education." -
Ten Reasons Why I Believe in God Grade 11-LifelongGod is real. Hammerly has faith in God and gives 10 of the many reasons for his conviction. -
Testimonies for the Church, 9 Vol. Set Tertiary-LifelongThe nine volume-set of counsels from the Spirit of Prophecy contain spiritual commentary of a general nature, along with many letters of intimate instruction to members of the church during Ellen White -
The Bravery of Integrity Tertiary-Lifelong"Daniel and his friends displayed in their lives and service the essence of true religion—that character is not the product of mere academic training but is rooted in the principles and values of God’s Word." -
The Christian School - A Community of Grace Kindergarten-Grade 12Keynote presentation by Dr Don Roy, Associate Director, ASA Curriculum, at the 2002 Sydney Christian Education Conference, October 14, 2002. Roy shares what it takes to develop a faith-oriented learning community and notes that whatever steps taken to help... -
The Culture of Sucessful Administrative Professionals in a Faith-Based Setting - An Ethnographic Case Study Lifelong“This study sought to determine the antecedents of successful administrative professionals working in different institutions of a faith-based organization in the Philippines.” -
The Faith I Live By Grade 11-LifelongThis devotional book is devoted exclusively to the subject of Bible doctrines. Providing both inspiration and information, each month focuses on a different topic. The daily readings are selections from Ellen White's previously published and unpublished writings... -
The God Delusion Delusion Grade 9-LifelongIn this TEACH journal book review, Leo looks at Richard Dawkin's book, The God Delusion. Dawkins offers four key arguments against religion: it's infantile; it's irrational; God can't be proved to exist; and religion produces violence. Leo responds... -
The Gospel That Came to Abraham Tertiary-Lifelong"Trusting God to fulfill His promises, especially at a time of greatest discouragement, is an integral part of salvation." -
The Gospel, the Power of God Tertiary-LifelongPaul and Silas were stripped and beaten, then imprisoned in maximum security. But out of those events of “shame” and unwarranted cruelty, inspiration chronicles a series of almost unbelievable events that illustrate the power of God (Acts 16:22-34).... -
The Ideas Library - Discussion and Lesson Starters 2 Grade 8-Grade 12Contains nearly 150 riveting, attention-getting openers that will pull your kids into animated discussion on such subjects as discipleship, priorities, television, atheism, the Bible and others. -
The Integration of Faith and Learning Kindergarten-LifelongRobert Harris discusses the theory behind integration of faith and learning. Discussion topics include: Why Focus on Integration?; What does Integration Involve?' Implications of an Integrated Mind; What Happens without Integration?; Life-long Integration.... -
The Integration of Values and Business (IVB) in SDA Organizations in the Metro Manila Area - An Observation Lifelong"Often business is taken for granted, even by SDA administrators. The integration of values and business is not dealt with in a practical and systematic manner. The inclusion of SDA values, while commendable, is not enough. What is called for is the actual... -
The Journal of Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongJournal published bimonthly for Adventist educators. Addresses current issues in Adventist education, from both practical and philosophical standpoints. Available in English and limited editions in French, Spanish and Portuguese. More a teacher handbook than... -
The Lord Will Provide - Meditation on Genesis 22 Tertiary-Lifelong"God’s blessings are not only reserved for the future world to come, but also are a reality already here and now." -
The Power of Yet Kindergarten-Tertiary"As I stood at the beginning of another school year, I felt more than a little overwhelmed. Truthfully, I was terrified. I know I’m not the only one who has felt this way. We, as educators, are all on a quest to find the 'magic formula' that will... -
The Religion Classroom - Life-Giving or Lethargic? Grade 9-LifelongThis article looks at how to improve secondary Bible teaching. It shares ways to accomplish this as well as some helpful approaches to using the Teacher's Guide for Special Methods Course: Teaching... -
The Role of Disinterested Benevolence in Regards to Spiritual Development at Walk of Faith Fellowship , Cleveland , Ohio TertiaryThe purpose of the project is to discover how changes in the local mission of the church transform the attendees of Walk of Faith Fellowship in Cleveland, Ohio, regarding their view of servant leadership. The method used to determine the impact of servant... -
The Search for Integration - A Study of the Faith Journey in the Poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins Tertiary-LifelongMahon looks at faith integration and how it is being implemented on three levels at Newbold College. The first area is within the humanities degree. The second area is one specific class within that degree - Faith and Doubt in Victorian Literature. The last... -
The Secret in the Acorn - A Kid's View of Fundamental Biblical Teachings Grade 1-Grade 8This is a delightful storybook, for “children” young and old. Its theme is to present the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a way children can enjoy and comprehend. Charming illustrations for the many stories were designed... -
The Teacher as Agent in Integrating Faith and Learning Kindergarten-LifelongRacquel Bouvet de Korniejczuk presents research on the Integration of Faith and Learning. In addition to helpful display examples, the article includes: The Process of Deliberate Teacher Implementation; What Is Integration?; Theoretical Framework (educational... -
The Teacher Makes the Difference Kindergarten-Grade 12What is the primary purpose of Adventist Christian education? The author emphasizes that the mission of Adventist education is to lead youth to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Shared is the story of Angela and her journey to Christ as a result... -
The Touch of Faith, the Savior’s Reach Tertiary-Lifelong"When humanity is connected with divinity, a miracle takes place. When we reach out and touch the robe of Christ’s righteousness, we are changed into His likeness. Here’s the story of a woman who reached out to touch." -
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." -
Theology for Children Kindergarten-Grade 8Donna Habenicht and Larry Burton share how teachers can assist children in grasping the meaning of abstract and symbolic concepts found in theology. Discussed is how children learn theological concepts, stages of mental development and how theological ideas... -
Time, Faith, and Fossil Whales Tertiary-LifelongRaúl Esperante explains radiometric dating and talks about fossils of whales as well as briefly mentioning a few other aquatic creatures found in various places in the world. Look at some of the interesting information provided in this piece about paleontology,... -
Total Commitment to God Kindergarten-LifelongDo the wheels and gears of the Adventist church just turn out above-average products and services that cannot be readily distinguished from their secular counterparts? Or does the Church make sure its basic products and services reveal to the world the way... -
Under the Shadow of the Rising Sun Grade 9-Grade 12The 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. -
Understanding the Spiritual Development and Faith Experience of College and University Students on Christian Campuses TertiaryThis article reports the results of a survey carried out on subjects in the sixth year of a ten-year longitudinal study on Seventh-day Adventist youth and retention. The sample was composed of 834 20 to 22 year-olds. The research endeavored to explore faith... -
Valuegenesis - Faith in the Balance TertiaryFor those in families, congregations, and schools who are earnestly seeking ways of developing the faith maturity and commitment to service of the church's rising generations, this book is a must! -
Valuegenesis 3 Update TertiaryThis report looks at the influence of the home, the church and the school and the influence of each in the religious growth of students. It also looks at what contributes to the faith growing of young people and how religion impacts behavior, commitments,... -
Valuegenesis Project Affirmation TertiaryThis presentation reports a study of the influence of family, church and school on the faith and values of Adventist Youth. A total of 210 Adventist schools were used as sample. -
VG1 Good Adventist Schools Making a Difference Tertiary-LifelongThis article looks to the Valuegenesis research to show how Adventist schools can make a difference for the students who attend. It provides suggestions on encouraging academic excellence, strong relationships, school climate, ways that administration can... -
VG1 Report - Where Do We Go From Here? Kindergarten-LifelongThe third report focuses on areas of improvement the North America Division is planning based on Valuegenesis I research. These include: 1) Educating boards on the realities faced by church school teachers; 2) Acknowledging the renewed interest teachers are... -
VG2 Update 02: Personal Relationship with God Grade 7-TertiaryThis Valuegenesis 2 newsletter shares findings regarding personal faith and relationship with God, and more about personal piety. -
VG2 Update 03: Grace vs Works Orientations: What Makes A Difference? Grade 7-TertiaryThis Valuegenesis 2 newsletter focuses on why grace orientation is crucial, what the grace scale teaches us, more about grace and works, attitudes about God's law, and do we still have a works orientation. -
VG2 Update 05: Family Religious Life, Family Worship Practices, Parents and Faith-Talk Grade 7-TertiaryThis Valuegenesis 2 research provides interesting and helpful insights into the influence of family life and practices on growing a rich and mature faith. Family worship practics, parent and faith talk are reported on, with tables showing the effects of mothers... -
VG2 Update 12: Families and Faith Grade 9-TertiaryThis Valuegenesis 2 newsletter shares a report on the relationship between family faith and family style and type. The research shows that the family is the most important factor in religious training and early faith formation. -
What Considerations Are Important for Fostering the Faith Development of Senior Students? A Case Study of Two Schools with Campus Churches Grade 9-Grade 12"Campus churches, situated on school grounds, are growing in number within Christian education systems in Australia. In this relationship, the school partners with the campus church in providing a community of faith. This case study investigated senior... -
When Faith and Reason Are in Tension Tertiary-LifelongSince both reason and revelation have their ultimate source in God, they should be in complete harmony. Yet reason and revelation appear to conflict when attempting to explain the world around us. Gibson discusses some of the factors contributing to the conflict... -
When Faith and Science Clash Tertiary-Lifelong"The tension between faith and science may never be resolved, but we can learn to deal with it. The key to understanding the tension is to recognize the different presuppositions of faith and science concerning God and nature." -
Will Wonders Never Cease? The Place of Miracles in the Christian Faith Tertiary"In the eighteenth century miracles were appealed to as a major proof of the authenticity of Christianity. The advancement of science in the next century reversed that and forced Christian apologists to defend the very possibility of miracles themselves.... -
Women in the Service of Christ TertiaryRead stories of women with two common denominators: they were filled with the Holy Spirit, who gave them a sense of mission and dignity, and they were not afraid to face any obstacle or enemy. -
Work out Your Own Salvation Tertiary-Lifelong"Far from any reference to salvation by works, Paul’s appeal is for a life and a lifestyle consistent with the demands of faith." -
Work out Your Salvation? TertiaryWhat did the apostle mean by saying 'work out your own salvation'? Paul is appealing for a life and a lifestyle consistent with the demands of faith. -
Worship and the Faith of the Family - A Project Report Tertiary-Lifelong"The home is the most potent setting for the development of Christian characteristics. The 'ecology' of Christian nurture that once existed in society - the Christian community, the school system taught by at least nominally Christian teachers, the church,...