Author Archives: Jeff

Adventist Peace Fellowship

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Jeff

I haven’t been updating this blog very often because I’ve been putting my efforts into the Adventist Peace Fellowship. Check out our podcast, YouTube videos, blog posts, and more!

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ADRA STATEMENT ON WORLD REFUGEE DAY

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Jeff

NOTE: In addition to this ADRA statement, check out the third episode of the Adventist Peace Radio podcast (episode 3; all episodes). The episode focuses on ADRA and the refugee crisis. Silver Spring, Md.— This World Refugee Day, there are … Continue reading →

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Mini Web Round-up

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jeff

I haven’t posted anything for a while. Here are a few articles I’ve missed: The Prophetic Voice and Social Justice – Spring Symposium 2016 (Adventist Theological Society) In Dominica, ADRA Begins Rebuilding After Tropical Storm Erika (Adventist Today/ANN, 17 Feb … Continue reading →

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AT: Voluntourism: More Harm than Good

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Jeff

Adventist Today has republished a story about some of the unintended consequences of global volunteerism–“Voluntourism: More Harm than Good” (Heather Ruiz, 19 Aug 2015). The article begins with this explanation: In August, 2013, Heather Ruiz traveled through West Africa as … Continue reading →

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ANN: A new networking association is formed for Christ’s “unusual ambassadors”

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Jeff

Adventist News Network (ANN): The World Adventist Public Officials Association (WAPOA) aims to connect Adventists around the world who serve their country as elected or appointed officials. July 22, 2015 | Silver Spring, Maryland, USA | Bettina Krause It can … Continue reading →

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A Conspiracy of Love in Action.

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Jeff

José Cortes, Jr., has written a powerful essay for NAD Ministerial on practical community engagement. He begins: “What if our Adventist Churches across North America began a conspiracy? What if we decided in harmony with all the other churches across … Continue reading →

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Lake Union Conferece Apologizes for Racist Failures

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Jeff

“Lake Region Conference celebrates 70 years of service, Lake Union Conference apologizes for failures of the Church in regard to race, June 20, 2015, Camp Wagner, Cassopolis, MI. In order of appearance: Don Livesay, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, … Continue reading →

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Why I Go To Church.

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Jeff

I wrote this a couple weeks ago while flying home from a business trip. Now I’m posting it in the context of the recent killing of nine African-American Christians in Charleston, SC. And since I’m sitting at home on a … Continue reading →

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ADRA Continues to Respond to Earthquakes in Nepal

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Jeff

Adventist Today reported on ADRA’s response to the devastating earthquake on April 25 (link). Subsequent tremors and quakes in the area have caused additional damage. Regardless of the risks, ADRA continues to work in the area, as seen in this … Continue reading →

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Headline Round-Up (27 March 2015)

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jeff

Here is an unsystematic and incomplete listing of some recent Adventist headlines relating to social ethics and action (excerpts included). Click on the titles to access the complete articles. AU to hold Social Justice Summit: Race and Justice in America (Adv … Continue reading →

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