Official statements updated, modified to reaffirm biblical stance

Adventist Church Vice President Ben Schoun, left, chairs the morning business session on Wednesday, October 17, when Annual Council delegates discussed proposed changes to the church’s statements on homosexuality. He was joined on the platform by G. Alexander Bryant, associate secretary, and Tamara Boward, recording secretary. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

Church’s view on gays, lesbians adjusted to emphasize ‘compassion’

Measure responds to ‘Recent Union Actions on Ministerial Ordination’

Delegates read the statement before later voting to approve it by a margin of 264-25. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

After debate, Annual Council votes statement on church polity

Adventist Church's financial base strengthens in traditional mission fields

Adventist Church Treasurer Robert E. Lemon delivers his report to Annual Council. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

Contributions come evenly from North America, other world regions

Chinese Union Mission reorganized; Taiwan Field attached to division

Leslie Pollard is president of Oakwood University, an historically black university that is directly affiliated with the Adventist Church world headquarters. He delivered his report to Annual Council delegates on Monday. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

Education, organization top Monday afternoon agenda

Leaders get professorial in teaching Working Policy to Annual Council delegates

Adventist world church Secretary G. T. Ng handed out apples to Annual Council delegates who answered quiz questions correctly. Various quizzes tested delegates' knowledge of the Working Policy. "How many times have you read it cover-to-cover?" he asked. The audience laughed heartily, if not sheepishly. [photos by Ansel Oliver]

Class is in session

From ministry outreach to book distribution; an ice cream shop’s mission

On Sunday, October 14, Executive Committee delegates from the 10/40 Window gathered for special prayer on the auditorium platform. The 10/40 Window is a region from 10 degrees latitude north to 40 degrees latitude north in the eastern hemisphere. It is home to a majority of the world's population, but less than 2 percent of its residents are Christian. [photo: Andre Brink]

Council on Evangelism & Witness highlights local plans worldwide

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