One Gospel, many urban accents: rethinking mission in the world’s cities
New resources and mission experiences highlight the need for approaches shaped by the people and communities of each city.
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Global Mission Centers introduce new Bible studies for diverse communities
Six new Bible study guides designed to share faith across cultures and religions.
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‘Mission Refocus’ stories challenge Adventist leaders to go where the need Is greatest
Annual Council program highlights the need for more missionaries in underserved communities.
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General Conference staff give funds during Mission Week
During Mission Week, General Conference staff donated more than US$19,000 to a mission project in a sensitive region, contributing to over US$130,000 in employee-supported mission projects worldwide since 2015.
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Mission Offerings Reach $72.8 Million, Strengthening Worldwide Mission
Church members’ faithful mission giving continues to grow, with world mission offerings up nearly 10% in 2026, strengthening global outreach, missionaries, schools, churches, and ministries around the world.
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God Is Looking for Dreamers, General Conference President Says
At the Mission Refocus Conference in Bangkok, GC president Erton Köhler urges Adventist leaders to embrace God‑given dreams, trust His unexpected strategies—such as dreams that reach hearts in difficult regions—and boldly partner with Him in advancing mission among major world religions.
“Let Us Be Bold, Let Us Be Faithful!” GC Secretary Urges Mission Leaders
At the Mission Refocus Conference in Bangkok, GC executive secretary Rick McEdward urges Adventist leaders to boldly engage unreached people groups, strengthen discipleship, and use every available avenue—personal and digital—to share Christ amid the challenges of the 10/40 Window, post‑Christian societies, and rapidly growing cities.
Reaching Buddhists
In Buddhist-majority communities, faith often grows not through debate but through friendship, compassion, and answered prayer. This article shares stories of Buddhists who encountered God through trusting relationships and simple prayers—showing how quiet acts of love can open hearts where logic and preaching cannot.
Seventh-day Adventist Church Reaches Church Planting Milestone
Currently, Global Mission supports 2,480 church planters, called Global Mission pioneers, who are working to start new groups of believers. “Church plants are just a beginning,” says Umesh Nag, Adventist Mission director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Southern Asia, and a former Global Mission pioneer.
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Global Mission Pioneers Gather in Bali
First-ever convention draws 130 pioneers from across SSD
Global Mission Centers Boost Bid to Reach World
Global Mission Issues Committee also discusses missionaries and Mission Refocus.
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