A spiritual growth program for kids is steadily gaining popularity in North America, and even faster in Australia and parts of Europe.

MacLafferty says since its launch in 2002, Kids In Discipleship has grown youth attendance rates in North America, Europe and, most recently, Australia. The team plans to take the ministry to parents in the Philippines next year.

Discipleship program puts parents, not pastors, in charge of kids' spirituality

Singer-songwriter Lennox set to release first album

“Lennox” is a self-taught Adventist musician living in Los Angeles who bases his songs on Scripture and says he hopes lyrics encourage listeners to pick up their Bibles. He will release his first album next month. [photo: Jade Easterday]

Adventist musician looking to live what he sings

Statement of understanding would acknowledge common beliefs

Members of delegations representing the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the World Evangelical Alliance which met August 5 to 10 Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The two organizations will each vote on their conclusions from the meetings and are expected to release a statement of common goals within the next few months.

Adventist Church expects joint statement with World Evangelical Alliance

A conference to address issues facing indigenous women of Australia is being called "long overdue" by some Seventh-day Adventists.

From right, Delphine Writer, Lillian Geia and Lynelda Tippo, at the Women at the Centre conference in Uluru, Australia. Organizers hope the conference raises awareness of issues affecting indigenous Australians. [photo: courtesy SPD]

Australia: Church hosts its first National Indigenous Women's Convention

Language school network wants to expand; with wise growth, church officials warn

Nearly 200,000 Adventists worship in about 700 churches in South Korea. [graphic: Nathan Gemmell/ANN]

Help Wanted: Adventist evangelism in South Korea could double with more English teachers

Once evacuated to Cyprus, church regional office returning to original country

Nearly 15,400 Adventists worship in 67 churches across the Middle Eastern region of the church. [graphic: Nathan Gemmell/ANN]

Adventist headquarters in Middle East moves to Lebanon

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Discipleship program puts parents, not pastors, in charge of kids' spirituality

Adventist musician looking to live what he sings

Adventist Church expects joint statement with World Evangelical Alliance

Australia: Church hosts its first National Indigenous Women's Convention

Help Wanted: Adventist evangelism in South Korea could double with more English teachers

Adventist headquarters in Middle East moves to Lebanon