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Drinking Tea and Keeping Things Together: Putting the Newbold Events in a Larger Context

Written by: Reinder Bruinsma
09/26/2021

There may be times of “shrinking” in order to be able to move forward. I fervently hope that Newbold College will not only survive, but that its “shrinking” and “going forward” can become an inspiring example of how a crisis can be overcome.
Clerical Error: Clericalism, Leadership, and Pastoral Care

Written by: Helen Pearson
09/25/2021

When Bonnie Dwyer invited me to reflect on Reinder Bruinsma’s Spectrum account of the conflict between the TED (Trans-European Division) and the college, I eventually decided that my reflections centered around three subjects: clericalism, theology, and healing.
Decolonizing Adventism — Adventist Voices Podcast

Written by: Alexander Carpenter
09/24/2021

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Sduduzo Blose about his graduate work, colonialism in Africa, and institutional power in Adventism.
Remembering Robin Vandermolen

Written by: Bonnie Dwyer
09/23/2021

Dr. Robin Vandermolen, anesthesiologist, father, philanthropist, world traveler, art and music lover, and grand friend to many passed away on Sunday, September 19, in Maui.

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News

Remembering Robin Vandermolen

September 23, 2021 07:25 PM
La Sierra University Again Ranked 1st in Nation for Diversity

September 22, 2021 03:10 PM

Adventist Forum Chapters Host Zoom Events This Sabbath

September 22, 2021 12:34 PM
Sabbath, Justice, and Community: A Global Southern Perspective

September 19, 2021 10:37 AM

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Drinking Tea and Keeping Things Together: Putting the Newbold Events in a Larger Context

September 26, 2021 06:28 PM
Clerical Error: Clericalism, Leadership, and Pastoral Care

September 25, 2021 06:17 PM

Losing the Plot

September 23, 2021 01:59 PM
Monday Meditation: Denis Fortin on Ecumenism

September 20, 2021 10:32 AM

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Interviews

Decolonizing Adventism — Adventist Voices Podcast

September 24, 2021 07:16 PM
New Southwestern President Shares Her Plans for the University

September 20, 2021 06:30 PM

The Life and Ideas of Charles Scriven Pt. 2 — Adventist Voices Podcast

September 16, 2021 06:39 PM
A Radical Adventist Project — Adventist Voices Podcast

September 09, 2021 07:41 PM

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Arts & Essays

Blind Test

September 21, 2021 06:31 PM
Friday Forum Book Group — The Galápagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey

September 14, 2021 10:42 AM

The Vanishing Luggage

September 07, 2021 02:04 PM
Join The Friday Forum Book Group on Sept. 10

September 03, 2021 05:47 PM

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Sabbath School

Harvard's Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza on the Great Controversy

September 23, 2021 10:24 AM
See Jonah Run: Comic Narrative in the Book of Jonah

September 15, 2021 07:04 PM

Reinterpreting a Jewish Holy Day

September 08, 2021 08:57 PM
Sigve Tonstad on Sabbath and Wholeness

September 01, 2021 10:05 PM