After his dream of becoming a professional basketball player ends, Goran searches for meaning and finds purpose in Jesus, leading him to baptism, marriage, and a growing ministry that shares Christian books and Bible studies across Croatia.
Croatia
Seven-year-old Naum courageously defends his Sabbath convictions before school officials and police despite threats to his education.
Croatia
Filip’s story shows how persistent prayer and Adventist education strengthened his faith, from praying for his family to attending KOMPAS, where Bible study and a caring school community became part of his everyday life.
Poland
Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple revealed a radical claim: He Himself was the true meeting place between God and humanity, making God’s presence accessible to all.
What is it like to be a pastor's kid? Moving, traveling, singing in church… and a few challenges too! ⛪ Meet Teodor and Anastasia, a brother and sister from Croatia, in this week's Children's Mission story. Teodor, 12, and Anastasia, 10, have lived in many places because their dad is a pastor. They travel with him to churches around Croatia, sing in the choir, collect the offering, and pray during the service. At home, the family studies the Bible every evening, and they attend Pathfinders. Even when other children tease them at school, they don't hide their faith. Our Thirteenth Sabbath Offering will help rebuild the Zagreb 1 church, damaged in an earthquake.
Mission may not look exactly like how you’ve always pictured it. Adventist Mission has three focus areas—windows—that help us see where the world needs Jesus the most.
Nika’s search for spiritual truth leads her from New Age beliefs to the Bible, the Sabbath, and baptism, and today she serves children through Zagreb’s Prilaz School while helping others discover faith in God.
Croatia
The Seventh-day Adventist Church continues to grow because of its commitment to church planting—establishing new groups of believers in unentered areas and among new people groups. The church will only grow as long as we keep planting new congregations.
“Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people,” wrote Ellen G. White. This wholistic approach remains the foundation of effective mission. Jesus mingled with people, showed them kindness, ministered to their needs, gained their confidence, and then invited them to follow Him. Today, Global Mission follows this model, ensuring mission work meets both physical and spiritual needs.
Millions of people have never heard the name of Jesus and live in communities with no Adventist presence. These include large urban centers, remote villages, and cultural or religious groups unfamiliar with Christianity. Global Mission prioritizes these groups by sending pioneers, establishing Urban Centers of Influence, and using contextualized ministry to share the gospel in a way that resonates with the local culture.
Global Mission Stories highlight the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s mission to plant churches, use Christ’s method of ministry, and reach unentered people groups. Through pioneers, urban centers of influence, Waldensian students, tentmakers, and other initiatives, these stories showcase how love transforms lives—from remote villages to bustling cities around the globe.
The Mission 360° brand brings mission to life through engaging TV episodes, an inspiring magazine, and insightful field interviews. Explore the lives of missionaries, church planters, and volunteers as they share stories of challenges and triumphs. From remote villages to bustling cities, Mission 360° takes you on a journey to see how God’s love transforms lives around the world.
Mission Quarterlies, a key part of Adventist Sabbath Schools worldwide, offer weekly mission stories for children and adults that contain illustrations of God's life-changing power, document the impact of mission offerings, and provide practical insights into how to prepare for Jesus' soon coming.
Mission Spotlight offers weekly and monthly mission videos that highlight the 13th Sabbath Offering projects, introduce inspiring missionaries, and showcase the transformative power of Seventh-day Adventist mission work. These stories take you to every corner of the earth, providing an up-close look at the challenges and triumphs of spreading God’s love.