Getting Past GC 2015   

In the wake of the July 8 General Conference vote there are a number of Adventist Millennials (and older generations) in the NAD that are beginning to wonder if they can still journey forward with this church. They are in our local churches. They are in our own families. In this special edition of Best Practices for Adventist Ministry seven pastors share important perspectives and talking points you can use in your ministry.
A Video Message of Reassurance and Hope,
from NAD President Daniel R. Jackson

We believe that God's movement here on earth will continue until Jesus comes again, and that it will succeed. The North American Division is a part of that movement. We want to give you the assurance that as far as our division is concerned, we are a part of a world family. Having said that, we want to also give you the assurance that we will continue to utilize all of the resources that we have - our men, our women, our young people... 

Jesus is the number one focus of our attention, and He needs to be because He is the Fundamental, the Source, the Center of all our 28 Fundamental Beliefs...

 

Encouragement for Disappointed Millennials

By Rich Carlson

To all my young adult friends to whom I have given my life: I want to share my heart about the recent General Conference decision on the freedom not granted to choose the best path for honoring women in ministry as seems culturally appropriate. I personally wish the vote would have gone a different way, but I continue to be blessed as I watch you all struggle at first with what seemed to be rejection and then realizing that there can still be ministry for all of us no matter the decision.  Read More 

What It's Really Like to Be a Woman Pastor

By Alicia Johnston

I hear a lot of people saying the Adventist church does not support women pastors because of the recent vote not to allow women to be ordained. Many are questioning their membership in the Adventist church because of it. So I want to set something straight. The support I have received as a woman pastor has been incredible. Here's the gist: Read More

5 Things Adventist Millennials Can Do

After the General Conference

By Kevin Wilson

It. Is. Finished. 

Now what?  

There are 5 things that you and I can do in light of, and in response to, what has happened.

Talking Points for the Conversation

By Tara Vin Cross

Many have been asking me, what do I say to those who are hurting after this vote? To young adults and others ready to walk away, what can be said to them? Here's an answer I shared with a friend and church member that I think can make for a good discussion starter for those having similar conversations.  Read More

Tenderly Caring for Our Wounded

By A. Allan Martin

Let us tenderly care for our wounded.
Let us empathize and listen intently.
Let us not be so mesmerized by the mission beyond. . .that we neglect the mission within.
Let us do the mundane ministry, the ordinary ministry, the invisible ministry, the messy ministry.

Let us see those neglected and let our sight be our best expression of embrace.
Let us hear and let our attentiveness be our best expression of hope.

Let us come close and let our nearness be the touch of GOD.
Let us do unto others as we would have had them do unto us in our moment of need. Read More 

To Those Sanctified

By Seth Pierce

In this July 11, 2015 message, Puyallup, WA Pastor Seth Pierce takes us into the world of be angry and sin not (Ephesians 4:26) to help us understand that our anger over the July 8 GC decision spills out of our deep love for the church and our commitment to journey together to a better place. Listen Here

Tip for Joy

By Kristina L. Dubs

With $50 cash in small bills tucked in my purse and the commission to tip those who I came in contact around the Austin, Texas NAD Ministerial Convention 2015, I was on a mission! But honestly, I felt a bit nervous and awkward, revealing how shamefully foreign it is for me to tip anyone outside of the typical fumbling with mental math while staring at a white receipt in order to scribble down what I believe the waiter/waitress "deserved" at conventional sit-down restaurants. Read More 
Best Practices for Adventist Ministry is published by NAD Ministerial. Opinions expressed belong to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of NAD Ministerial. Publisher: Ivan Williams;  Managing Editor: Dan Martella. Copyright 2015 North American Division Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists. 
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