Can we have enough of God’s radiant light? Every time Moses saw God, he yearned for more, becoming full of light himself. Are we reflecting God’s light? Or are we leaving people with shadow? spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

We may be judging the Israelites too harshly for the golden calf incident. It’s important to remember these are people who don’t know anything other than gods and Pharaohs. spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

Adventists have never been known for dancing, but it seems that many are getting rather good at it. With spinning from responsibility, sidestepping pain, and shuffling around the truth, what are the consequences of this denominational rhythm? spectrummagazine.org/views/how-ad...

Oftentimes church leaders provide us with a list of things to do to get closer to God. But as with all relationships, no two are the same and neither should ours be with God. spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

In 1973, the US government reaffirmed its belief in keeping the wall between church and state strong, but now, in 2025, this wall may be crumbling before our eyes. Will the IRS be successful in blurring the lines between church and state? spectrummagazine.org/views/a-crac...

Pastor Robert Wagley of St. Elmo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Irvington, Alabama, was arrested on three counts of witness intimidation, tied to investigations involving a registered sex offender’s church activities. #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

New Adventist College Opens in the Philippines: Adventist leaders inaugurated Adventist College Palawan in Tacras, Narra, offering theology, education, and social work degrees. Built on a 136-acre campus, it marks a major expansion for Adventist education in southern Palawan. #AdventistNews

In a world reeling from climate change’s calamitous effects, an Adventist-owned and operated health system takes bold action and provides a values-based template for change. spectrummagazine.org/news/body-mi...

Even after many powerful signs from God, Pharaoh still chose to harden his heart. How often do we do the same in our own lives? God shows us these signs, not to punish us, but to bring us closer to him. spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

Adventism in Africa is Spectrum’s new monthly newsletter spotlighting African Adventist stories, leadership, and voices shaping the church’s present and future. spectrummagazine.org/news/introdu...

As new GC President Erton Köhler casts a new vision for Adventism, Ted Wilson’s legacy of applauseless fundamentalism looms over the denomination. Will the church move beyond it? spectrummagazine.org/views/analys...

Delegates voted 1,720 to 113 to elect presidents for the 13 world divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, confirming a mix of returning and new leaders. #GCSession2025 spectrummagazine.org/news/divisio...

We were not given a booth. We found a table. On the margins of the 2025 GC Session, Spectrum offers what matters most: presence, compassion, and acceptance. spectrummagazine.org/views/opinio...

The 62nd GC Session begins in St. Louis with high-stakes elections, governance debates, and rising fears over new rules that could silence delegate voices. #GC2025 #AdventistChurch spectrummagazine.org/news/five-ke...

Life was never guaranteed to be easy. But God walks with us through every peak and valley. We must be brave enough to do the work he gave us. spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

Samuel H. Neves challenged expectations, sparked conversation, and rose quickly through denominational ranks. His journey reveals as much about the Adventist Church’s future as it does about its present tensions. spectrummagazine.org/views/analys...

With Adventism’s global leadership set to convene in St. Louis, Latin America’s lay voices remain unheard. Behind the church’s selective coverage, a quiet journalistic rebellion dares to question who truly speaks—and who listens. spectrummagazine.org/views/column...

We have to stop looking down on the people we minister to. Especially when God wants to change our hearts like he did with Jonah. spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

As ICE raids grip LA’s Latino community in fear, Hispanic Adventist churches are confronting trauma and ministry shutdowns. spectrummagazine.org/news/fear-gr...

He said he was not a prophet—but Walter Brueggemann’s voice thundered with poetic imagination, and Sabbath hope. In every lecture, he invited the church to justice, rest, and radical love. spectrummagazine.org/views/rest-r...

As we celebrate Juneteenth today, we also honor how Oakwood University celebrates it daily through music, prayer, and purpose. Discover 19 reasons this Adventist HBCU holds our hearts. spectrummagazine.org/views/ninete...

When President Trump mentioned “battery theory,” I didn’t laugh—I remembered being taught the same thing. Equally unhumorous is how stubbornness and outdated understandings on everything from atoms to biological sex still shape politics and belief today. spectrummagazine.org/views/column...

After being fired by the Michigan Conference, Kelly’s potential addition to denominational administration could reshape power dynamics in the NAD as Adventism approaches the 2025 General Conference Session. spectrummagazine.org/news/ron-kel...

Adventist pioneers fed livestock haystacks. Now, Adventists build them for potlucks. How did this meatless mountain become the denomination’s favorite dish? The layers are more than just literal. spectrummagazine.org/culture/more...

As we admire biblical heroes like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, have we paused to consider if we would have stood with them? This week, consider how you worship and if something deep inside needs to change. spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

The first openly bisexual Adventist pastor became a complicated symbol in a struggle that threatened Adventism’s LGBTQ advocacy organization. spectrummagazine.org/news/loosene...

A $1.5 million embezzlement scheme, secret bank access, and a fugitive leader—ADRA Zimbabwe’s corruption scandal exposes deep cracks in the Adventist Church’s humanitarian integrity. spectrummagazine.org/news/fraud-a...

Adventism’s exterior hides a fatal flaw: institutional control choking local mission. As GC 2025 nears, can the church face its structural dysfunction—or will it protect power at the cost of purpose? spectrummagazine.org/views/column...

A New Jersey Adventist church deacon has been arrested and charged with 26 counts of child sexual abuse, prompting a full investigation and a review of church safeguarding policies. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

Originally published on June 10, 2022, this remastered article reported the inner dynamics of the nominating committee and how Ted Wilson was elected at the last GC Session. It also offers insight on how the process could be improved. spectrummagazine.org/views/analys...

The stories of Ruth and Esther are stories of resilient women. How do we live God’s love in a sinful world? spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

Nearly 4,000 Seventh-day Adventists gathered on May 17 at the Expo-Centro in Pombal to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Adventist Church in Portugal, marking the largest national assembly ever held in the country. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

Battle Creek wrote the creeds, but the West Coast wore earrings and ordained women. Who are the people behind California Adventism that broke molds, embraced diversity, and sparked a faith bold enough to grow? spectrummagazine.org/views/pacifi...

A former teacher at Redlands Adventist Academy faces serious criminal charges, raising important questions within the school community. spectrummagazine.org/news/student...

A former staff member of ADRA Zimbabwe appeared in court last week on charges of defrauding the organization of nearly $1.5 million. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

Ethics can be incredibly complicated, and its fundamental question, “What should we do?”, can be fraught with difficulty. But to ignore the question and its tension is to be disingenuous at best. spectrummagazine.org/views/column...

An Adventist pastor serving in New York City has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual conduct against a child. Reginald Chery, 46, was taken into custody at his Brooklyn residence on May 21 and has pleaded not guilty. #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

There is more to God’s judgment than we believe. We serve a God who is willing to be known if we cast aside our pride and beliefs that we are the judge. spectrummagazine.org/sabbath-scho...

On May 28, the Lake Union Executive Committee elected Pastor Ted Huskins as its new executive secretary, effective July 1, 2025. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

The Adventist Church in Northern Ghana kicked off its 75th anniversary on Saturday with a vibrant celebration at the Central Church on Hospital Road in Tamale. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

As the pivotal St. Louis GC Session approaches, these leaders—who offer experience, representation, and integrity—could each become the next GC president. Will the nominating committee be able look beyond the expected names? spectrummagazine.org/views/analys...

Next to the clandestine coffee maker is a cabinet with a secret. But beyond the intrigue of its stored contents, this space holds the promise of a deeply inquisitive Adventist faith. spectrummagazine.org/views/sau-re...

Oak Hill Cemetery, the resting place of early Seventh-day Adventist pioneers James and Ellen G. White, has been closed to the public following extensive storm damage on May 15. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

A truck operated by ADRA Ukraine was attacked by a drone on May 16 while delivering food aid in the Kherson region. The incident occurred in the village of Urozhaine, Beryslav district, as volunteers were unloading supplies provided by the UN World Food Program. spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

Memorial Day calls Americans to honor those who died in U.S. military service. But in a culture of distraction, consumption, and rising nationalism, how can Christians reclaim its deeper values of reverence and reflect on sacrifice? spectrummagazine.org/views/seven-...

While recently ordained and younger than some administrators with executive experience in the GC building, does its CFO have the theological and practical church experience that helps to lead global Adventism? spectrummagazine.org/views/analys...

The Michigan Conference has appointed retired president Jay Gallimore as interim pastor of Village Church in Berrien Springs, following months of leadership turmoil and theological controversy. #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/news/former-...

David Puder, MD, of Loma Linda University School of Medicine, has co-authored a new peer-reviewed article exploring the link between ultra-processed foods, microplastic exposure, and mental health. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

Hackers who have targeted Kettering Health in Ohio threaten to destroy some data and publicly publish other sensitive information if the health system does not meet demands in 72 hours, Dayton Daily News reports. #TheCurrent #AdventistNews spectrummagazine.org/current-shar...

With the GC Session approaching, at 75, Ted Wilson retiring now due to age could benefit the future of the Adventist Church. spectrummagazine.org/news/people/...