How is Total Member Involvement done?
Q: What is Total Member Involvement, and how should it be done? — James A: James, thank you for this question. I answered a similar question in my first Q&A column in October 2015. But so much has happened with Total Member Involvement since then that it is worth revisiting. Total Member Involvement (TMI) is really…
Read MoreDo we need to keep the Jewish ceremonial feasts and all 613 ‘statues and judgments’ to be saved?
Q: Does the Adventist Church have an official stance on what makes up the law of God? Some church members believe that “new light” will be received in the end time, and this “new light” is we must keep the Jewish ceremonial feasts and all 613 “statues and judgments” to be saved. They believe that…
Read MoreShould an Adventist go on a pilgrimage to Israel?
Q: Should an Adventist go on a pilgrimage to Israel? — Geoffrey, from Kenya Geoffrey, although visiting Israel can certainly be inspiring, as Adventists we don’t need to go on a “pilgrimage.” There’s a beautiful statement in the book “The Desire of Ages” that says: “Many feel that it would be a great privilege to visit…
Read MoreI don’t see Adventists being transformed into Christ’s likeness. Is this the right church?
Q: My wife is a devoted Adventist. But as much as she uses the Bible to convince me, I always have trouble accepting. When I attend church, the Word is powerful. But I don’t see people being transformed. They continue in worldly lusts, aren’t trustworthy, and have no love. It makes me wonder if this…
Read MoreShould Adventists be politically active?
Q: Political parties play a huge role in the political process of democratic countries. Is it recommended for Adventists to join a political party? Is it recommended for Adventists to become actively involved in the political process at all? By “actively” I mean more than participating in elections. — Friedemann, from Germany A: This is…
Read MoreWhat is the Adventist Church’s stance on trade unions?
Q: I don’t know how to help someone who is spiritually depressed and feels that she will not have eternal life because she belongs to a worker’s union. This person is now retired and is afraid if she cancels her insurance that comes from this union she will be neglecting her family and her own…
Read MoreHow can a new member volunteer for the church?
Q: I’ve been an Adventist for almost a year and am looking for new experiences where I can improve my speaking skills and at the same time work for God. Currently, I´m an English student at Ulacit University. I’ve been looking for volunteer service opportunities that involve speaking English and am wondering if you know…
Read MoreCan church employees sit on the board of self-supporting ministries?
Q: I’ve been told that there is a General Conference policy stating that conference employees are not to be on the board of self-supporting ministries. Can you please tell me if this is true? — Robert, from Australia A: Robert, the General Conference (GC) does not have such a policy. However, the GC Working Policy,…
Read MoreWho are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?
Q: Kindly explain to me who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation, so I may share with my non-Adventist friends. — Augustine, from Zambia A: There are various views within Adventism regarding the precise identity of the 144,000 and whether they are a separate group or the same as the “great multitude which…
Read MoreMy husband has left the Adventist Church. What should I do?
Q: My husband has turned his back on the Advent message, saying he “feels the call” to minister in a Pentecostal church. I totally disagree as I believe that our Adventist faith is true and correct. I’ve been praying twice daily, waiting anxiously for a miracle to happen and for my husband to return to…
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