Elder's Digest Podcast

Does prayer really work—and what if its first work is not changing our circumstances, but changing us? This article explores how prayer deepens intimacy with God, transforms character, brings peace and healing, and empowers believers for faithful ministry. 

What if the church became a place where trauma is neither denied nor rushed past, but met with justice, compassion, truth, and hope? This article calls faith communities to become safe, Spirit-filled spaces where the wounded can find resilience, healing, and a renewed picture of God.

What makes the Adventist understanding of creation both distinctive and deeply relevant today? This article explores how a recent, literal Creation week shapes Adventist theology, worship, mission, and engagement with science—while also highlighting the challenges of faithfulness in a world of competing origins narratives.

What should preachers avoid if they want their sermons to be authentic, clear, and God-centered? This article offers practical “don’ts” for sermon preparation, reminding speakers to preach with simplicity, humility, honesty, and their own God-given voice. 

How should church leaders respond when their term of service comes to an end? This article offers a gracious, Christ-centered perspective on leaving office with humility, gratitude, and a renewed commitment to serve beyond titles. 

How will the Seventh-day Adventist Church move forward in mission between 2025 and 2030? This strategic plan calls every member and church entity to align around four priorities: communion with God, identity in Christ, unity through the Holy Spirit, and mission for all.

What if Jesus’ command to share the gospel is also a promise that He will fulfill through His people? This editorial reminds pastors that the mission of Acts 1:8 is not a hopeless burden, but a guaranteed promise moving toward final victory.

Why do some prayers seem unanswered, even when we ask with faith? This article explores how trusting God’s wisdom, embracing His timing, and persevering in prayer can transform our understanding of unanswered prayers into opportunities for deeper faith and hope.

Are you ready to experience the joy of leading someone to Jesus? This guide equips deacons and deaconesses to conduct meaningful, engaging Bible studies that prepare individuals for baptism, nurture their faith, and inspire lasting discipleship.

How does God continue to communicate with His people today? Discover how the Spirit of prophecy, manifested in the ministry and writings of Ellen G. White, guides the Seventh-day Adventist Church, points to Jesus, and provides instruction, comfort, and correction without adding to Scripture.

How can forgiveness and redemption truly bring healing for survivors of abuse without compromising justice or safety? Discover how a trauma-informed church can support survivors while upholding accountability and God’s heart for justice.

Using a gripping mountaineering story as a backdrop, this article explores the essential “dos” of sermon preparation, calling preachers to keep Christ at the center, bathe their messages in prayer, and proclaim the gospel with clarity and hope. How can sermons become sacred encounters that lift listeners’ eyes to Jesus?

Grounded in Genesis 1–2, this article explores God’s original design for human sexuality, revealing it as purposeful, joyful, and sacred despite the brokenness of a fallen world. What does Scripture really teach about identity, marriage, intimacy, and love when we go back to Eden?

What if millions of believers around the world shared the hope of Jesus at the same moment, in every culture and language? OneVoice27 invites every Adventist member and congregation to unite in September 2027 for what could become the largest synchronized evangelistic movement in two thousand years-are you in?

From the moon landing that captivated the world to the gospel mission that calls every believer today, this editorial draws a powerful parallel between humanity’s greatest scientific achievement and its greatest spiritual calling. Are we as focused, invested, and united in Christ’s mission as a nation once was in reaching the moon?

Have you ever wondered why some prayers seem unanswered? This article explores how our own actions—toward God, others, and ourselves—can impact the way God responds, offering practical insights to align our lives with His will and experience His blessings more fully.

Are you ready to guide someone toward baptism? This article equips deacons and deaconesses with practical steps to lead engaging, prayerful, and effective Bible studies that inspire faith, understanding, and a personal relationship with Jesus.

Crafting a sermon is like guiding someone up a mountain: careful preparation, clear direction, and thoughtful pacing help lead listeners to transformation, not just information. Malcolm Perry walks preachers through brainstorming, sequencing, choosing delivery styles, and structuring sermons to inspire lasting change.

Jamie Lehn highlights the critical responsibility of churches to safeguard children and vulnerable members, offering practical strategies to prevent abuse, ensure accountability, and create truly safe spaces for worship.

Why is the Bible central to Seventh-day Adventist faith and life? Frank M. Hasel explores how Scripture shapes theology, guides daily living, unites the church, and offers timeless wisdom, hope, and salvation for every believer.

What if children and adults worshipped side by side every Sabbath? Orathai Chureson explores the power of intergenerational worship, showing how including all ages in church life strengthens faith, builds community, and models God’s kingdom here on earth.

What does it take to lead the church faithfully in a complex world? Erton Köhler shares a powerful call for leaders to be deeply rooted in Scripture and relentlessly focused on mission-two priorities that shape a church capable of transforming lives.

What if biblical hospitality means far more than offering food or a warm welcome? This article explores Paul’s powerful call to philoxenos- a radical, Christ-like love for the stranger-and why it remains essential for church leaders and believers today.

Through the life of Noah, we discover that walking with God means unwavering faith, obedience, and gratitude-even when the world rejects His truth. His story challenges us to remain steadfast, trusting in God’s promises and justice until the end.