Miriam’s simple prayer for a friend became part of a much bigger story as KOMPAS grew from a tiny preschool into a thriving Adventist school where students find friendship, faith, and a strong sense of belonging.
Poland
As Jesus’ influence grows beyond John the Baptist’s, John responds with humility and joy, affirming Jesus’ mission and stepping aside without rivalry.
Global Mission pioneers are the lay members living in communities where Jesus is unknown, supported by your prayers and funds like the Annual Mission Sacrifice Offering.
Leon’s experiences at Adventist Bible camp and Maruševec shaped his faith, friendships, and sense of calling, eventually leading him from physical therapy studies to pastoral ministry and service to a new generation of young people.
Croatia
Naum studies at the new Adventist school in Maruševec and later chooses to serve there as a teacher rather than pursue political opportunity.
Croatia
Students at KOMPAS Adventist School turn small gifts into meaningful acts of service, raising money to help children in Tanzania and learning that faith becomes real when it is expressed through generosity and compassion.
Poland
Jesus’ nighttime conversation with Nicodemus reveals that entry into God’s kingdom comes through spiritual rebirth and faith, not status, heritage or good works.
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.