Introduction God created the church to be a fellowship of people growing in faith and with a com- mon purpose. The New Testament describes it as the “body” of Christ (Eph. 1:22). God calls us into His body for the purpose of establishing a saving relationship with Him...
Introduction The most valuable earthly possession a person can have is a warm, supportive friendship. People without relationships are miserable people, but relationships can- not be purchased. They arise from our innermost needs, grounded in our God-given ability to...
Introduction Health ministries are an integral part of the mission of the Adventist Church. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (I Cor. 10:31). Health ministry is the gospel of Christ illustrated, the message of God...
Introduction God asks the church to be a fellowship sharing a common purpose and continually growing in faith. Paul describes the church as Christ’s “body” (Eph. 1:22). People experience the presence of Jesus Christ in the world through the ministry of the church....
Introduction The strength of the church is based in the spiritual life of its members and families. God expects families to have mutually satisfying relationships (Mal. 4:6). He desires that husbands and wives experience unity (Matt. 19:5, 6); that parents “do not...
