For the past many years there have been about 30,000 to 35,000 new members added to the Adventist church in North America. This is thrilling, because each new member properly developed becomes a soul winner of others.
But what if next year we saw 100,000 new members added? Would that be an indication that God’s church was focused in new ways on the mission He has given us? Would that indicate that our members have become more aware of the “many that are on the verge of the kingdom, waiting only to be gathered in” (Acts of the Apostles p. 109)?
This next year could be the best ever for inviting people into our church families and into this worldwide movement of God.
Here are a few resources that can help you in your plans- Continue reading
A great opportunity to develop your fervor and tools for soul winning is the upcoming Adventist Ministries Convention in Myrtle Beach SC, January 18-21, 2009. This event is held every other year and targets conference and union directors. But this year, the Year of Evangelism, NAD Ministerial Director Ron Clouzet and team have added 44 seminars specifically for pastors preparing for the Year of Evangelism (see more at