Intersection

Ethics of Evangelism

2010-03-18T13:53:15Z

Ethics of Evangelism from Intersection on Vimeo.

It's wonderful to hear stories of tremendous church growth or mass baptisms. But what happens when the tents are taken down and the evangelists leave? our panel talks about how we, as a church, can take better care of the new members in our church family.

Panelists: Don Noble: President, Maranatha Volunteers International; Pardon Mwansa: General vice-president, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Peter Prime, Associate secretary, Ministerial Association

Also Included: Interview with missionologist, Bruce Boyer, Andrews University

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Sabbath: What Makes it Holy?

2010-02-16T15:42:55Z

Sabbath - What Makes it Holy from Intersection on Vimeo.

We are the Seventh-day Adventist Church--what makes Sabbath so important? What does it do for our spiritual and mental health? Our panel discusses what some of the benefits are to having a day of rest and what it means to "keep" the Sabbath.

Panelists: May-Ellen Colon: Assistant director, Sabbath School/Personal Ministries, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Bill Knott: Editor, Adventist Review

Also Included: Interview with Miraslov Kis about his experience with keeping the Sabbath at any cost.

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Moving Out of The Back Pew

2010-02-12T09:56:47Z

Moving out of the Back Pew from Intersection on Vimeo.

We want our faith to be meaningful, to give our life purpose and direction. But somehow we find ourselves parked in the back pew of the church--just going through the motions....physically present, but emotionally checked out. How can we exchange apathy for action; spiritual boredom, for joy and fulfillment? How can we move out of the back pew and into the life of our church?

Panelists: Dave Gemmell: associate director, Church Resource Center in North America; Bryan Collick: assistant director/web manager for the communication department, General Conference; Denise Hayden: Chapter President, Adventist Laymen's Services, Columbia Union Conference

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Honesty, Does it Really Matter?

2010-02-01T14:13:42Z

Honesty and Lying from Intersection on Vimeo.

Many of us would probably admit we would tell a lie in order to save a life. But where do we draw the line? To spare someone's life? To spare someone's feelings? And what about those little "white lies" that seems to creep up on us every day? In "Honesty, Does it Really Matter" our panel discusses these challenges and gives practical advice and principles on the subject of honesty.

Featured Panelists: Willie Oliver: director of Family Ministries, Adventist Church in North America; Zack Plantak: religion department chair, Columbia Union College; Paul Brantley: director of program effectiveness, Adventist world church

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The Church: For Saints or Sinners

2010-01-27T12:03:43Z

The Church for Saints or Sinners from Intersection on Vimeo.

Is your church a refuge for sinners or a club for saints? Does it welcome people who are struggling; people who look or act in ways that don't fit the "usual mold"? Or do we expect people to have their lives in order before they walk through the church doors?Our panel discusses ways to make the church welcoming and appealing to those who may not already have it all together.

Panelits: Stephen Chavez: managing editor, Adventist Review; Brenda Billingy: Senior Pastor, Metropolotian Seventh-day Adventist Church; Willie Hucks: associate editor, Ministry Magazine

Also Included: Story of Bernie Anderson and how the church accepted him back after he came clean about his addiction to pornography.

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Personal Integrity

2010-01-11T14:10:23Z

Personal Integrity from Intersection on Vimeo.

They're in the headlines every day--politicians and business leaders who put profit above principle, personal gain above doing the right thing. What does it really mean to live a life of personal integrity? And are Christians more likely to make difficult choices for the sake of principle? Our panel discusses what a person of integrity looks like and what it takes to become one.

Panelists: Barry Bussey: Associate Director, Legislative Affairs; Dionne Parker: Associate General Counsel; Hyveth Williams: Senior Pastor, Campus Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church

Also Included: Story of highschool football star Kwame Mensah and his decision to obey the Sabbath instead of playing. Also: Pastor Paulsen speaks about integrity.

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One in Christ

2009-10-12T04:59:27Z

One in Christ? from Intersection on Vimeo.

A recent survey suggested that: "The most segregated time in America is Sunday morning." Are Christian churches--is the Adventist Church--doing a good job reflecting the biblical mandate that we be "one in Christ?" Our panel talks about why we tend to gravitate toward congregations made up of those who share our ethnicity or background. And what we can do, on a personal level, to better reflect a Christianity that transcends barriers of race, politics, or personal allegiances.

Panelists: Ernie Castillo: Vice-President, Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America; Rosa Banks: Associate secretary, Adventist world church; Pat Gustin: former director, Institute of World Mission

Also Included: A story of Ghanaian immigrants in Germany; Clips from the recent Let's Talk at the General Conference world headquarters.

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Underestimating our Young People

2009-10-07T01:53:01Z

Underestimating our Youth from Intersection on Vimeo.

Why is there so often reluctance to give young people real responsibility in our church? Both in the local congregation and administration? Our panel discusses the values, skills, and benefits that youth bring to our church, and how to find a balance between "enthusiasm" and "experience"

Panelists: Baraka Muganda: Youth director, Seventh-day Adventist church; Nathan Blake: Lawyer and Political Staffer; Duane McBride: Chair of Behavioral Studies, Andrews University

Also Included: Story of young people participating in "Youth for Jesus"

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Technology vs Spiritulality

2009-09-28T10:46:43Z

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Blackberries, instant email and text messaging affect the way we live our spiritual lives? Does it allow us more time for personal spiritual development, or does it crowd out time. Can people become so dependent on technology that it becomes an addiction? Our panel discusses the growing impact of technology on the human spirit, and how they personally negotiate through the maze of cyber-choices.

Panelists: Garrett Caldwell: Public Relations director, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Bryan Collick: Assistant director, Communication department, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Dave Gemmell: Associate director, Church Resource Center, Adventist Church in North America

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Delwin Finch Interview from Intersection on Vimeo.

The Art of Forgiveness

2009-09-25T13:20:24Z

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When someone wrongs us it sometimes feels like we will be hurt and angry forever. In "The Art of Forgiveness" our panelists talk about forgiveness, what it is and what it isn't. They also give practical advice on what it takes to forgive and the feeling of freedom we can experience when we finally let go of our anger and pain.

Featured Panelists: Ella Simmons: general vice president, Adventist world church, Ron Flowers: co-director of Family Ministries; Seventh-day Adventist world church; Bertram Melbourne: professor, Howard University School of Divinity

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World Religions Next Door

2009-09-11T13:12:20Z

Understanding Other Religions from Intersection on Vimeo.

We live in a multi-cultural society where many religions need to co-exist. So how can Seventh-day Adventists relate to their neighbors who may not believe exactly what they do? In "World Religions Next Door" our panel talks about the challenges facing Seventh-day Adventists as they witness to those around them and the opportunities they have to share the gospel.

Featured Panelists: Michael Ryan: general vice president, Adventist world church; John Graz: director, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Association for the Seventh-day Adventist Church; Bertram Melbourne: professor, Howard University School of Divinity

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Christians in the Cities

2009-08-31T13:09:34Z

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Today more than 50 percent of the world's population lives in the cities. What challenges and opportunities does this present to Seventh-day Adventists? In "Christians in the Cities" our panel talks about the unique perspective that Adventists have on this challenge and the ways the church can move toward a more effective witness in the world's biggest cities.

Featured Panelists: Zack Plantak: religion department chair, Columbia Union College; Gasper Colon: director, Center for Metropolitan Ministry; Mike Ryan: general vice-president, Adventist world church

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Escaping Addiction

2009-08-24T08:42:04Z

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Addiction to pills, drugs, alcohol or pornography are realities, even within the community of faith. Yet why is there the expectation when you give your life to Christ, these problems disappear? Why is victory over addiction so difficult? Our panel discusses how to escape from the grip of addiction, and what role our faith plays in the struggle.

Panelists: Dewitt Williams: Health Ministries director, Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, Duane McBride: Director, Institute for Prevention of Addiction

Also Included: Story of Darcel Harris and her battle with alcohol addiction

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Who Are Adventists Really?

2009-08-18T10:59:17Z

Who are Seventh-day Adventists Really? from Intersection on Vimeo.

What are some of the common misconceptions about who Seventh-day Adventists are and what they believe? What do Adventists want the world to know about their church and its values? Our panelists talk about the public image of the church and explore some of the essential characteristics of this rapidly growing, diverse faith community.

Panelists: Rajmund Dabrowski: Communication director, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Garret Caldwell: Public relations director, Seventh-day Adventist world church; Pat Gustin: former director, Institute of World Mission

Also Included: Interview with World Church President, Pastor Jan Paulsen

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Surviving a Spiritual Drought

2009-08-11T13:01:53Z

Surviving a Spiritual Drought from Intersection on Vimeo.

Have you ever felt like God isn't with you? In "Surviving a Spiritual Drought" our panelists talk about their own experiences with spiritual drought, the pain of not feeling God's presence and the joy of finally realizing He is with us, even through our darkest times.

Featured Panelists: Chris Blake: professor of English and communication, Union College; Ron Flowers: co-director of Family Ministries, Adventist world church; Kendra Haloviak: assistant professor of religion, La Sierra University

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Samuel Thomas Jr Interview from Intersection on Vimeo.