Finding Adventist Education in Adventist Schools – Part 2
When we are considering whether our schools are embodying the goals and principles of Adventist education, one of the key indicators to look at is…
Finding Adventist Education in Adventist Schools – Part 1
Jesus once asked in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” What if a similar question was asked today:…
English Language Learners and PhD Writing
Completing a PhD is not an easy pursuit. My friends used to say it can cause PHD, “permanent head damage.” The most difficult part for…
Editorial Tips for Thesis and Dissertation Writing
As educators, we often find ourselves being students as well, working on graduate work that may require theses or dissertations. I would like to share…
Adventist Teachers: Journey to Excellence
In 2002, the Education Department of General Conference established a motto for Adventist education: Journey to Excellence. The excellence we see in our Creator and…
When the Work Feels Pointless and Thankless
Many people characterize editing as burdensome and unnecessary, but I take pleasure in editing written works. Seeing written works transform gives me a sense of…
Resilient Leaders
When I think about resilience, I remember the definition by Elizabeth Wallace and Jolyn Dahlvig: “The ability to positively adapt, grow, and thrive no matter…
International Forum Volume 24, Number 2
As in many areas of life, “change” very well describes the dynamic workplace today. This issue of International Forum, the interdisciplinary research journal of the…
Building Resilience
These words greeted me as I entered the room: “Rodney! You are late!” Usually, this would be embarrassing. Instead, those were the best words I…
Three Fundamental Leadership Principles
“God invites leaders to have strong relationships with Him so that we can lead His people in His way."
Walking the Talk: Exemplary Leadership
“Ezra's entire life is a true embodiment of walking the talk. Our church needs modern Ezras in our organizations today.”
International Forum Volume 24, Number 1
This issue of International Forum “ascertains that research continues through challenging situations and that stacking it on the backburner is not an option.”