Tony Romeo's sermons have been making people laugh for the past 35 years. But two and a half years ago, he decided to take his skills beyond church doors. Today he can be found in comedy clubs around New York City, where he makes friends and learns new skills that enhance his ministry as a pastor.

RD: Tony, tell us a little bit about yourself, your Italian background and your family.

Rachel Davies joined the Spectrum team two years ago and is editor of the spirituality and interviews columns. Here Rachel talks about her stay at the French monastic community of Taize and the relationship between doubt and faith, especially in the experience of Mother Teresa.

BD: You plan and edit the spirituality section of the Spectrum website. When did your interest in spirituality begin?

The new Andrews Study Bible was released last month at the 59th General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring a wide range of study tools and classic NKJV text, the new Bible was produced by an international team of Adventist scholars in cooperation with denominational leadership.

Charles Sandefur is President of Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). Spectrum asked Sandefur about End it Now, the new women's advocacy campaign currently sweeping the denomination.

Martin Doblmeier is president and founder of Journey Films, an independent television and film documentary production company founded in 1984 to produce programs that explore religion and spirituality, history and social issues. His most recent film, The Adventists, aired on PBS member stations during National Public Health Week, April 5-11 2010.

RD: You have created films about some remarkable movements and individuals over the course of your career. When and how did you decide to produce The Adventists?

Kalthoum Qewar, a Jordanian speaker, is the main speaker in a new Adventist television series produced in Lebanon for the Arabic Hope Channel.

See also Joelle's article in the spirituality section of our website.

Joelle Chase is an intern at the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Spectrum asked her what it's like and how her experience is shaping her faith.

See also Milton's article, featured in the spirituality section of our website.

Milton Adams is a pastor in the Florida Conference and is founder/director of Simple Church, a network of lay-led Adventist house churches dedicated to touching the lives of unchurched people. Spectrum asked Adams why Simple Church started and how it is being implemented within the denomination.

RD: What initially provoked your interest in house churches?

Chris Bullock is a young pastor and church planter employed by the Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Spectrum asked Chris about his approach to church planting, and how his ministry team is impacting downtown Atlanta.

RD: How and why did Fusion Church begin? How did you choose your name?

In August 2009, Spectrum welcomed its newest team member, David Trim—a scholar with a wide variety of interests and a very unique area of specialty. Here is a sampling of discussions on European Adventism, race relations in the British church, and religious violence.

RD: You have quite an international background. You are British, but you were born in India and you grew up in Australia. Where do you consider yourself to be from? How do you bring to together your various ethnic identities?