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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:12:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:12:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Students Deepen Theological Knowledge http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67370 <p> Students enrolled in the MA in Religious Studies at Andrews University are participating in an intensive academic session held in Podkowa Leśna, Poland. The programme, conducted in partnership with the Polish College of Theology and Humanities (PCTH), features an interdisciplinary track and aims to offer a thorough understanding of Adventist history, beliefs, and practices.</p> <p> <<< Read full story at the Trans-European Division <a href="https://ted.adventist.org/news/andrews-university-students-deepen-theological-knowledge-during-study-session-in-poland/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:36:00 +0000 Andrews Academy Student Given Caring Heart Award http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67369 <p> The Lake Union and North American Division’s Office of Education believe that teaching young people to be actively involved in witnessing and service activities is central to the educational goals of the school and the mission of the church. For this reason, the Caring Heart Award for Christian Service has been established to give recognition to those secondary students who have demonstrated a personal commitment to active service and witnessing activities.</p> <p> The Caring Heart Award is provided to each North American Division-accredited senior academy that has selected an eligible candidate. The award consists of a special scholarship award certificate with a value of $600, paid by the Union, and is accompanied by a plaque and engraved Bible provided by the NAD Office of Education. </p> <p> ...</p> <p> Andre Henry has consistently distinguished himself as a leader among his peers, both in and out of the classroom. He has held various leadership roles within the student body, currently serving as the president of the student association. In each of them, Andre has led with integrity, empathy, and a clear vision. He has a remarkable ability to inspire others, foster collaboration, earning the respect and admiration of his peers and teachers alike.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/caring-heart-award-2025">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:33:51 +0000 Andrews Student Honored with Journalism Award http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67346 <p> An Andrews University student from Benton Harbor is making waves in the journalism world after receiving the Best Emerging Journalist Award at the 2025 Associated Church Press Awards last month.<br /> <br /> <<< Listen to the full story at the WSJM <a href="https://www.wsjm.com/2025/06/03/southwest-michigans-afternoon-news-for-06-03-25/">site</a>, and read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-student-honored-with-journalism-award-and-fellowship">site</a> and Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/news-releases/andrews-university-student-receives-journalism-award-and-fellowship/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:02:10 +0000 Andrews Professor Presents at Prayer Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67345 <div> In late March 2025, nearly a hundred people enjoyed a three-day journey of prayer, reflection and community revival at Oregon Prayer Conference. Held annually at Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center in Rockaway Beach, the event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and develop a deeper relationship with God and a stronger prayer life.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Richard Davidson, Andrews University Theological Seminary senior research professor of Old Testament interpretation, led this year's presentations. Davidson has served as a professor at the school since 1979, served as Adventist Theological Society president, spent many years as Andrews University Old Testament department chair and received numerous awards for academic excellence.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <<< Read the full story at the Northwest Adventists <a href="https://nwadventists.com/news/2025/05/oregon-prayer-conference-encourages-prayers-gratitude">site</a> >>></div> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:59:59 +0000 Bioethics Consortium Conference Hosted at Andrews http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67344 <p> Andrews University hosted the annual Adventist Bioethics Consortium Conference on May 12 and 13, where presentations and discussions took place under the theme of “Know Mission, Know Margin.”</p> <p> This theme was directly inspired by the phrase “no margin, no mission,” which explores how to provide financially sustainable and equitable services to struggling communities. Presenters represented various institutions, including Andrews University, Adventist Health, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Loma Linda University, Kettering Health, Washington Adventist University, Indiana University, Uniformed Services University and AdventHealth University. The conference’s objective was to inspire Seventh-day Adventist and faith-based health care organizations and schools to address concerns involving marginalized communities, thus pursuing their Christ-ordained mission to serve all humankind and “make disciples of all nations.”  </p> <div> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/ninth-adventist-bioethics-consortium-conference-hosted-at-andrews-university">site</a> and Adventist Today <a href="https://atoday.org/adventist-bioethics-consortium-conference-integrates-christ-centered-practical-to-medical-research/">site</a> >>></div> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:58:02 +0000 Around the World in a Day http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67316 <p> Walking into the Andrews University gymnasium, I am hit by a wash of colors, savory smells and a hum of voices. Elaborately decorated booths outlining the gym’s perimeter represent 15 international student clubs ready to sell their cultures’ staple dishes to hungry attendees.</p> <p> For 60 years the International Food Fair at Andrews University has brought food from all over the globe to Berrien Springs, Michigan. Andrews University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, has students from over 90 countries. U.S. News & World Report ranked Andrews first in the nation for campus ethnic diversity in 2023, due largely to Adventist outreach in countries across the world.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Edible Michiana <a href="https://server.prepressmaster.com/flipbooks/2022/EdibleMichiana_EarlySummer25/EdibleMichiana_EarlySummer25.html#page=41">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 29 May 2025 10:09:26 +0000 Weathering the Storm http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67315 <p> Ben Martin, one of the associate pastors at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States, was racing back and forth beneath the white canvas tent, trying to troubleshoot a cascade of technical issues. The projectors weren’t working. The slides wouldn’t load. Cameras were down. It was the sixth night of The Tent, an 11-day evangelistic series led by junior high schoolers from Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, and everything seemed to be falling apart.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/news/students-weather-a-natural-disaster-to-finish-evangelistic-series/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 29 May 2025 10:06:22 +0000 A "Just" Religion? http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67287 <div> I long ago lost track of how many times I’ve heard them. And each time I hear them, deep inside I cringe. To what wince-worthy assertions do I refer? The kind that make unfortunate use of the word “just”: “God longs to hear your prayers—just a few minutes a day will make Him smile!”; “God loves it when we spend time in His Word—just a verse or two a day will give us all the strength we need!”; “There’s a world to be reached for Christ—just a few minutes a week in service to others would turn the tide in God’s favor!” I feel nauseated just writing that.</div> <p> To be clear, what keeps well-intended Christians repeating these “just” statements is that they contain a tiny measure of truth. In the case of a thawing atheist, for instance, God really is thrilled when they pray for just a few seconds. For the child who’s just beginning a meaningful relationship with Christ, He really is thrilled if they read just a few verses a day.</p> <p> ...</p> <p> And what of us today? What if most of us today (unlike our pioneers) were to choose a “just” religion and minimize our commitment to God and His work?</p> <p> <<< Read the full story by Pastor Shane Anderson at the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/perspectives/columnists/a-just-religion/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 22 May 2025 10:21:28 +0000