Adventist Culture

Does the Adventist Church Have Youth Ministry Programs?The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been organizing and operating youth ministry programs since 1879. In our opinion, youth ministry is one of the most important ministries a church can have. Being a tween or a...

Do Adventists Celebrate Birthdays? Yes, most Seventh-day Adventists do celebrate birthdays because we see them as excellent reminders of the life God has blessed us with. And we celebrate them the same way everyone else does—with friends, family, presents, and a...

What Do Adventists Offer for Young Adults?In recent years, the age group often classified as “young adults” has been trickier to engage. It’s been a significant concern for Christian churches around the world. Though interestingly enough, similar observations...

Sola Scriptura—What Does it Mean, and Why is it so Important?Sola scriptura is a term that originated during the Protestant Reformation. It represents the way many Christians view the Bible and its authority. While the idea is simple enough, there is so much more to...

Do Seventh-day Adventists Celebrate Holidays?Wondering whether your Adventist classmate or coworker keeps the same holidays you do? Perhaps you want to include them in some festivities, but you also want to respect their beliefs. So, you’re unsure of how to navigate...

What Does the Bible Say About Modesty? The Bible teaches that modesty, a form of humility and respect, is a valuable quality in everyone—men, women and children. It has to do with how we present ourselves, which should exemplify our inner relationship with God....

Do Seventh-day Adventists Believe in Medical Care?  Adventists talk a lot about health principles and disease prevention. But how do we handle sickness and medical needs when they inevitably come along? The Seventh-day Adventist Church believes in and supports...

The Adventist Haystack (It’s Not What You Think) + 4 Recipes If you’ve ever heard Seventh-day Adventists mention “haystacks,” they’re probably not talking about literal stacks of hay.Haystacks are basically a taco salad—with an Adventist spin on it! Most versions are...

What is an Adventist Book Center (ABC)? When you walk into any one of the many Adventist Book Center (ABC) locations, chances are you’ll be greeted by pleasant gospel music in the background, friendly employees, and row after row of Christian books, movies, Bibles,...