Designed for Seventh-day Adventist university students and young professionals, College and University Dialogue is published by the Committee on Adventist Ministry to College and University Students (AMiCUS) in cooperation with the 13 world divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and in partnership with Public Campus Ministries (PCM). Volume 36, Number 2 (2024) is now available online. In her editorial titled Commemorating 150 Years of Foreign Missions, Lisa M. Beardsley-Hardy tells of John Nevis Andrews, the first official Adventist Missionary. The call to serve continues today. Additional articles include:
Youth and the Transience of Life: A Reflection on Ecclesiastes by Eduardo Rueda Neto
“Life, especially youth, is too short to be wasted on ephemeral things or feelings, especially sin.”
Beyond Binary: The Biblical Truth About Biological Sex, Gender, and Creation by Sam Neves
“Biological sex is one of the most fundamental aspects of God’s created order. From the very beginning, as recorded in the Book of Genesis, God intentionally designed and created human beings as male and female. This purposeful distinction, instituted by God Himself, is essential to our human identity, the fulfillment of God’s command to be fruitful and multiply, and our ability to accurately reflect His divine image. Biological sex, as originally designed, is much more than a binary distinction and forms part of the foundation upon which God’s plan for humanity is built.”
Successfully Navigating Difficult Economic Periods: A Biblical Perspective by Lucile Sabas
“Does the Bible have advice about what a student should do in times of economic uncertainty? The U.S. dollar is the world’s most common currency and is the global reserve currency. It is the official currency for 11 sovereign nations and serves as the quasi-currency for many countries in Central America and the Caribbean. More than 65 countries peg their currency to the U.S. dollar. The U.S. inflation trend parallels the inflation trend of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) nations over time; therefore, what happens to the U.S. dollar affects the global economy. Despite a difficult period in the global economy and its effect on the cost of education, challenges often come hand in hand with opportunities to enhance earning potential, increase career prospects, and bolster one’s competitiveness through education.”
Loving God with All Your Heart and Mind by Frank M. Hasel
“There is an aspect of our love of God that is strangely underdeveloped among Christians. When we think about our love of God, we usually envision something on the emotional level. But, in the Bible, the love of God also encompasses our thinking.”
Walter and Frieda Ising: Early Adventist Missionaries in Bible Lands by Chigemezi Nnadozie Wogu
“Walter and Frieda Ising’s lives were a vivid portrayal of sacrifice, dedication, and zeal for Seventh-day Adventist mission work. Their commitment led to the establishment of Adventism in parts of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Jerusalem. The following account of their life has been adapted from an article by Chigemezi Nnadozie Wogu in the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists (ESDA) at encyclopedia.adventist.org.”
Gordon Lam: Executive Director of the Dialogue and Research Institute by Clement Joseph Arkangelo Mawa and Mark Igga Mona Odolopre
“First, a person should know God, the Creator of all things, and [understand that] all things exist because of Him. Once that is established, young professionals can desire to serve their people in politics and business and promote the human interests of peace and democracy. Those who are interested need to know Jesus, know their country, and know the needs of their people. Then, they can [carry out] the necessary advocacy, lobbying, and policy interaction to ensure their agenda is taken seriously for the service of humanity through Christ.”
“Reignite Me, Lord”: An Earnest Plea for the Revival of Public Campus Ministry in the Southern Ghana Union Conference by Ugochukwu Elems
“On the serene grounds of the Takoradi Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, located amidst the bustling city of Takoradi in Ghana, hundreds of Public Campus Ministry (PCM) ambassadors and professionals gathered for a transformative experience centered around the theme ‘Reignite Me, Lord.’ The retreat, which spanned four days (March 28–31, 2024), aimed to rejuvenate attendees and deepen their spiritual connections through prayer, worship, fellowship, and spiritual music.”
General Conference Associate Youth Director Speaks on Human Sexuality and Abuse of Social Media at Public Campus Ministries Convention in Zambia by Innocent Siachitoba
“Mokgwane further called on students and their leaders to disavow any lifestyle that is not in conformity with Christian values. He cautioned Adventist students and leaders to prepare for ridicule and hate when they stand up for biblical principles because they are currently living in the last days, which are characterized by hate for truth that ultimately will result in the persecution of God’s people.”
This issue is also available in Spanish, French and Portuguese.
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