Story by Royston Philbert, Adventist News Network
At the bustling exhibit hall of the 2025 General Conference Session, a serene corner offers something more than pamphlets and product samples—it offers hope, healing, and a renewed vision of wellness rooted in the Adventist message.
The Wholistic Health Experience exhibit is drawing delegates and visitors alike into a space where the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s commitment to whole-person healing takes center stage.
Story by Lauren Davis
On July 7, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, delegates voted to amend Church Manual Chapter 10, “Nominating Committee and the Election Process,” to clarify the distinct role and responsibilities of a church’s nominating committee.
The committee’s primary function is to recommend individuals for service, not to elect them. The amendment also specifies that the pastor, who chairs the committee, works with the treasurer to determine the eligibility of nominees for church office.
The motion read:
Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Members of Potomac Conference’s Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md., frequently distribute food to refugees who have been relocated within the church's local community.
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