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Summit prepares creators for OneVoice27
Creators from across the South Pacific were among the influencers, designers, social media managers and communication leaders who participated in the inaugural Creator Summit from July 20 to 23 at the General Conference office in Silver Spring, Maryland, where they helped shape the global OneVoice27 initiative.
«Diez Días de Oración 2026»: comienza el año buscando a Dios - Revista Adventista de España
Invitamos a todos los miembros, familias e iglesias a participar activamente en los Diez Días de Oración. 10 días que se celebrarán del 7 al 17 de enero, bajo el inspirador lema «¡Liberados!». Viviremos un tiempo especial para unirnos en oración, guiados por el Espíritu Santo, con el propósito de comenzar el nuevo año 2026 fortalecidos espiritualmente y comprometidos con la misión.
Abner De Los Santos was elected on July 7, 2025, as president of the Inter-American Division (IAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church during the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session held in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Delegates confirmed De Los Santos following his nomination by the GC Session’s Nominating Committee. De Los Santos has served as a general vice president of the GC since 2015.
Church Planting Initiative Sparks Growth of Urban Missional Churches in Panama
The Conexión7 urban missional church, a congregation overseen by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Panama, recently celebrated its two-year anniversary of impacting a growing community of professionals who have been engaged in discipleship and mission outreach. The steady growth of Conexión7 has prompted top church leaders to involve nearly a dozen pastors in specialized training aimed at reaching secular environments in cities across the country more effectively.
Amid Church Closures and Surge in Violence, Thousands Are Baptized in Haiti
Despite the surge in gang violence in Haiti during the past months, which has significantly affected normal church operations there, recent evangelism efforts have resulted in thousands of baptisms, church administrators said. “The impact of this situation and the activities and operation of the church and institutions is big,” said Pastor Pierre Caporal, president of the Haitian Union.
Adventist Leaders Preview ‘Alive in Jesus’ Curriculum for Implementation Across Inter-America
Dozens of Sabbath school children and adolescent ministries directors from throughout the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Inter-American Division (IAD) recently met to study and review the Alive in Jesus Sabbath school curriculum produced by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The new curriculum, designed for ages 0-14 will first launch for infants up to three years old in 2025.
Young People ‘Show Up in the Cities’ Across Inter-America on Global Youth Day
Thousands of Seventh-day Adventist young people throughout the Inter-American Division (IAD) territory turned up in cities and communities to serve and spread love and hope during this year’s Global Youth Day (GYD) on Mar. 16, 2024.
Local Church Elders Honored During Annual Online Certification Celebration
“When we see the growth of the church and how each member of every congregation is cared for, we praise God and want to thank you for the important ministry you are doing,” said Pastor Elie Henry, Inter-American Division (IAD) president, during the annual elder certification program held online on Feb. 17, 2024.
New Vacation Bible Experience Program Highlights Spiritual Lessons from Famous Structures
The Inter-American Division unveiled its newest Vacation Bible Experience (VBE) program during an online workshop session this week. The one-hour event provided orientation to teachers, directors, vacation bible experience leaders and volunteers who take part in witnessing to the more than 300,000 children and adolescents across churches and communities every year in the territory.
Inter-American Division Relaunches Its Adventist Virtual Library
The Inter-American Division (IAD) launched its newly rebranded Adventist Virtual Library for hundreds of schools and universities throughout its educational system during a live online ceremony held from Alajuela, Costa Rica, on Mar. 4, 2024. Dozens of students, teachers, educators, church leaders, and administrators gathered at Central American Adventist University to witness the new interface, brand, and resources available.
Adventist University in Haiti Reopens as Church Members Fast and Pray
The Adventist University of Haiti (UNAH) in Carrefour, Port-au-Prince, in Haiti, has reopened four weeks after armed men entered the campus on January 23, 2024. “We have opened our doors back again trusting in God for protection because we have to continue educating,” said Dr. Sénèque Edmond, president of UNAH this week. “The threats are still there, for we know anything can happen, but God spared us.” Most students returned to the campus and dormitories, university officials said.
Adventist Church in St. Croix Gears Up for Islandwide Evangelistic Impact
The North Caribbean Conference (NCC) of Seventh-day Adventists is gearing up to reach thousands of people with the Gospel during a multi-district evangelism impact on the island of St. Croix in March 2024. The campaign is part of what is being coined the “St. Croix Global Total Member Involvement” initiative, where dozens from the General Conference (GC) Treasury, led by treasurer Pastor Paul H.
Inter-American Division Health Ministries, Montemorelos University Partner to Propel Community Impact Initiatives
A recent agreement among leaders of the Inter-American Division’s Health Ministries Department and Montemorelos University will seek to impact more than 1 million people this year. The partnership will center around the objective of improving quality of life through prevention and healthy practices, church leaders said.
Adventist University In Haiti Closes Temporarily as a Safety Precaution
Administrators of Adventist University of Haiti (UNAH), in Carrefour, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, closed academic operations after a group of armed men entered the campus on January 23, 2024. The incident took place at 2:00 p.m. and lasted about half an hour. University officials reported that no one was harmed. Authorities have not stated why the group of men entered the campus.
Young Adventist Couple Transforms Their Dream Trip into Inspiration for Thousands
A young Seventh-day Adventist couple from Mexico found an appealing way to follow in Jesus’ footsteps: by sharing their dream trip to the Holy Land through what has now become a television series on Hope Channel Inter-America. When César Martínez, age 30, and Gaby Chagolla, 26, got married in 2019, they had one dream: to make the most of their honeymoon by traveling to the Holy Land in Israel to walk in the same places where Jesus walked nearly 2,000 years ago.
Communicators Engage in Soul-Winning Through AWR Evangelism Initiative in the Dominican Republic
Nineteen-year-old Jayrene Kock never imagined she would be speaking to dozens of people about the same prophetic Bible truths that convicted her to get baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was baptized two years ago during an evangelistic campaign back home in Aruba.
Loma Linda University Team Provides Free Dental Services to Hundreds in Cuba
A group of students and faculty from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry recently traveled to Havana, Cuba, to take part in the first-ever dental health fair. The four-day clinics were coordinated with the Cuban Union of Seventh-day Adventists and the Office of Religious Affairs and Public Health in Cuba. More than 300 people received free dental care during the fair, organizers said. Dr. Gary A.
Local Adventist Leaders in Mexico Incorporate Healthy Cooking Training into Their Ministries
Hundreds of Seventh-day Adventists in Mexico City and throughout central Mexico recently took part in healthy eating training sessions led by experts from Alimentos COLPAC, one of the Inter-American Division’s largest food factories.
Church Leaders Adopt 14 Countries as Part of Mission Refocus Initiative in Inter-America
One by one, top Seventh-day Adventist leaders from the 24 unions in the Inter-American Division (IAD) committed to adopt 14 countries around the world as they work to spread the light of the Gospel during the recently launched Mission Refocus initiative.
Inter-American Division Spearheads Efforts to Reach Urban, Secular Communities
New Seventh-day Adventist congregations are becoming more visible across the territory of the Inter-American Division (IAD). Congregants are gathering in unconventional spaces compared to a church building. The worship service format is not the usual one, with a Sabbath School and divine worship program in the morning. There are no church emblems or even the Seventh-day Adventist Church logo.
Adventist Women in Guatemala Commit to Making a Difference in Their Communities
They came in droves of buses from all over Guatemala and even neighboring Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Belize. More than 5,000 women left their homes and families to gather in Guatemala City to take part in a nationwide Women’s Ministries Congress to hear the Word of God, pray, connect, learn from one another, and share how they have been making a difference in their communities. This record-setting event occurred at the Majadas Zona 11 Forum Center on September 30, 2023.
New Television Series Explores Lasting Connections and the Power of Friendships
A new television series will soon be released on Hope Channel Inter-America, highlighting the story of several characters who meet and get to know each other through a Bible study group. Called Conocidos (“Acquainted”), the eight-episode TV drama/comedy series takes place in Mexico City and presents independent stories and subplots that intertwine while exploring the relationships and experiences various characters face.
Adventist Youth in Panama Urged to Jumpstart a Life with Jesus
Over 1,700 Seventh-day Adventist young people from across Panama met for the church’s first nationwide youth congress to pause, examine their spiritual lives, and jumpstart their relationships with Jesus. Dozens of youth from Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia also attended the three-day event in Panama City, Panama, on August 18–20, 2023.
Adventist Church in Colombia Launches Vegan Restaurant in the Heart of Bogotá
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Colombia recently inaugurated its newly renovated restaurant in Bogotá, the nation’s capital. Dozens of church leaders and members toured the restaurant and sampled the healthy dishes. Named “Green Food,” the restaurant’s focus is on vegan dishes and healthy bites as part of the Upper Magdalena Conference’s strategy to highlight a healthy lifestyle with a spiritual ambiance, church leaders said.
Adventists Celebrate 25 Years of Exponential Church Growth in the Dominican Republic
Thousands of Seventh-day Adventists in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, celebrated the growth of the Gospel across the eastern and northern regions of the capital city during the past 25 years. “Everything that has happened during all these years in this conference has been because of the direct intervention of the Lord,” said Pastor Gabriel Paulino, president of the Southeast Dominican Conference.
ADRA Distributes Aid Amid Resurgence of Cholera Epidemic Throughout Haiti
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Haiti recently distributed hundreds of water purification filters and hygiene kits to more than 700 families amid a resurgence of cholera throughout the country. The distribution efforts spanned across the west, southeast, and Nippes departments as well as specific sites where displaced families are staying throughout the capital city of Port-au-Prince, ADRA Haiti officials said.
Adventists Advocate for an End to Violence in Churches and Communities Across Inter-America
Thousands of Seventh-day Adventists advocated for an end to violence from church pulpits, along city streets, and in their respective communities during the enditnow campaign, held annually during the last weekend of August across the Inter-American Division (IAD). Enditnow is a global initiative that seeks to mobilize Seventh-day Adventists and other community groups to advocate for nonviolence around the world.
Adventist Film Festival in Venezuela Features Productions with Biblical Themes
For the second consecutive year, the East Venezuela Union of Seventh-day Adventists celebrated a film festival that featured over a dozen short films at the Casa del Artista in Caracas on August 26, 2023. More than 400 people gathered to view the films, which fell under either the drama, video clip, or documentary categories.
Adventists in Venezuela Share Hope While Impacting Communities During Tenth Annual Initiative
For the tenth consecutive year, Seventh-day Adventists throughout Venezuela embarked on the annual initiative coined “Close To You Venezuela,” sharing smiles, books, toys, free medical check-ups, and more as they marched, visited homes, swept parks, and spread cheer and hope at traffic intersections across the nation. Under the initiative’s slogan, “Smile, God Believes in You,” more than 19,000 church members and volunteers joined in the annual initiative from July 30–August 5, 2023.
ADRA Inaugurates Headquarters to Strengthen Humanitarian Commitment in El Salvador
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in El Salvador inaugurated its new headquarters during a special ceremony held in San Juan Opico, La Libertad, on August 6, 2023. Dozens of church leaders, government officials, church members, and students from ADRA’s literacy program gathered to witness a 22-year-old dream come true.
Adventist Church Wraps Up National Evangelism Efforts with Over 21,000 Baptisms Across Mexico
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mexico welcomed more than 21,000 new members as the first six months of intense evangelism efforts across the nation ended with a national online evangelism campaign from Mexico City on June 24, 2023.
Adventist Church Wraps Up National Evangelism Efforts with Over 21,000 Baptisms Across Mexico
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mexico welcomed more than 21,000 new members as the first six months of intense evangelism efforts across the nation ended with a national online evangelism campaign from Mexico City on June 24, 2023.
Adventist Church Mobilizes to Assist Families Affected by Severe Flooding Across Haiti
Seventh-day Adventist leaders are still assessing damage brought on by torrential rains in Haiti earlier this month. Severe flooding, rockslides, and landslides caused by the rain were responsible for 51 deaths, 140 injuries, almost 2,500 homes destroyed, and more than 39,000 homes flooded, according to Civil Protection Haiti. In addition, 3,500 people were evacuated and dozens are still missing.
Adventist Church to Begin National Online Evangelistic Campaign from Mexico City
Thousands of Seventh-day Adventists in Mexico have joined together for months to share the Gospel in their communities in preparation for an online evangelistic campaign, which recently launched from Mexico City on June 17, 2023. The one-week series has become the third annual national online evangelistic campaign that the church’s five unions have organized. Pastors and church leaders hope the campaign will yield thousands of new church members.
Adventist Church to Begin National Online Evangelistic Campaign from Mexico City
Thousands of Seventh-day Adventists in Mexico have joined together for months to share the Gospel in their communities in preparation for an online evangelistic campaign, which recently launched from Mexico City on June 17, 2023. The one-week series has become the third annual national online evangelistic campaign that the church’s five unions have organized. Pastors and church leaders hope the campaign will yield thousands of new church members.
Over 11,400 Join the Adventist Church During Pastors Baptism Day Across Inter-America
Seventh-day Adventist pastors throughout the Inter-American Division (IAD) welcomed more than 11,400 new members into the church through hundreds of baptismal ceremonies at churches, beaches, lakes, and rivers on May 27, 2023. The territory-wide event saw local churches connecting to a live online program led by IAD leaders, hosted at the Mount Zion Adventist Church in Belize City, Belize.
Inter-America Celebrates Baptism Day
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Inter-American Division (IAD) celebrated a special day of baptisms across local churches on May 27, 2023. The event highlighted the primary mission of the local church pastor, which includes discipling members and influencing people to accept Christ, organizers said.
Adventist Volunteer Service Challenges Members to Participate in Missions
Adventist volunteers who are serving throughout the Inter-American Division (IAD) and around the world were celebrated during a special online program on May 13, 2023.
Adventist Church Celebrates Literature Evangelist Day in Inter-America
Literature evangelists across Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Inter-American Division (IAD) were celebrated and honored during a live online program held on Literature Evangelist Day, April 15, 2023. The event, which was hosted in Puebla, Mexico, highlighted and reaffirmed the important work of literature evangelists in spreading the message of the Gospel. The program also featured spiritual messages and provided publications and resources.
Adventist Pathfinders Unforgettable Experience at Camporee
Getting baptized at a Pathfinder Camporee is something Juanito Gómez always wanted to do since he was ten years old. Juanito, now fourteen, from San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, saw himself sitting among other Pathfinders waiting to get baptized at the multipurpose Trelawny Stadium in Jamaica on April 7, 2023. “In 2019, I had decided that I wanted to get baptized at the next large camporee in Chiapas, but then the pandemic hit, and that didn’t happen,” said Juanito.
Pathfinders Gather to Witness Baptism Commitment at Camporee
On April 6, 2023, young people responded to a call for baptism as Andres Peralta, Youth Ministries associate director for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, spoke at the end of day three of the fifth Inter-American Pathfinder Camporee in Jamaica’s Trelawny Stadium. “I have a burden in my heart tonight,” said Peralta.
Adventist Leaders Challenge Pathfinders to Fully Commit to God
Day two of Inter-America’s Pathfinder Camporee ended with an appeal to young campers to tear down any idols they may have that are taking the place of God. Hundreds drew to the field of Jamaica’s Trelawny Stadium on April 5, 2023, to be prayed for and take a stand to commit to putting God above everything else.
Adventist Global Youth Day Leads Massive Distribution of The Great Controversy Across Inter-America
Hundreds of thousands of young people were joined by children and adults from across the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Inter-American Division (IAD) territory to share Jesus’ love and spread hope in their communities during Global Youth Day (GYD) on Sabbath, March 18, 2023. This year’s GYD served as the launching pad for the distribution of The Great Controversy by Adventist co-founder Ellen G. White throughout the IAD.
Over 1,500 Adventist Digital Evangelists Attend GAiN Chiapas in Mexico
Over 1,500 Seventh-day Adventist communicators, digital evangelists, and influencers from throughout Chiapas, Mexico, gathered for a first-ever Global Adventist Internet Network (GAiN) event in Tuxtla Gutiérrez to be inspired, learn new technologies, and use their skills to share the hope of Jesus with those around them and in their digital communities.
Adventist Church in Costa Rica Inaugurates New Radio Studio Offices
Seventh-day Adventist leaders in the South Central American Union inaugurated the new studios and offices of Radio Lira, a radio station operated by the church, during a special ceremony in Alajuela, Costa Rica, on March 13, 2023. Adventist World Radio (AWR) officials and regional administrators from the local fields and the Central American Adventist University in Alajuela reminisced on how God had led them to the nearly ten-acre property overlooking the city.
Inter-America Division’s New Vacation Bible Program Explores the Story of Moses
The Inter-American Division (IAD) recently unveiled its new Vacation Bible Experience (VBE) program during an online workshop training this week. The one-hour workshop was held for directors, teachers, and volunteers throughout the Spanish-speaking regions of the IAD territory who will run the division’s VBE this summer. VBE is an annual church event that seeks to reaffirm Bible principles and values for children and adolescents.
New Adventist Documentary Film To Premiere in March 2023
A new documentary film called Masters of Joy, which is part of the cross-media Happiness project by the Global Adventist Internet Network (GAiN) in Europe, will premiere on March 20, 2023, through Hope Channel Inter-America as well as other Hope Media channels around the world. The film has been awarded the Best Feature Documentary by the Boden International Film Festival in Sweden. Masters of Joy shows the life of five children from five different countries and how they understand happiness.
ADRA Helps Hundreds Complete Literacy Program in El Salvador
More than 500 people in El Salvador have learned how to read and write thanks to an annual initiative supported by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) and a partnership with the Ministry of Education in El Salvador. Hundreds gathered at the Adventist Training School in San Juan Opico, La Libertad, on January 21, 2023, for a special graduation ceremony where 521 students received diplomas for completing the one-year literacy program (ongoing since 2002).
Adventist Church Honors Laypersons in Cuba
Hundreds of Seventh-day Adventist laypersons recently gathered in churches across Cuba to be honored for their commitment to sharing the Gospel, learning new discipling methods, and doubling their efforts in preaching Jesus and His soon coming in their cities and communities. The ten-city celebration events, coined “Festivals of the Laity,” saw church leaders travel from Pinar del Rio in the western part of the island to Baracoa in the eastern part, on January 13–23, 2023.
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