In Romania, a kindergarten teacher used her students’ excitement about chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny to introduce them to the true story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. When she invited all 26 families to church, many came—and David and his mother now attend regularly, learning together about the Savior who rose from the tomb.
Romania
In Denmark, Adventist church planters Rob and Bethany draw from lessons learned in Squamish, British Columbia, where relational ministry helped a skeptical former Adventist rediscover Jesus through friendship, listening, and shared life. Now in Copenhagen, they continue using the BLESS model—prayer, listening, eating together, serving, and sharing—to build authentic community and introduce neighbors to Christ in one of Europe’s most secular cities.
Denmark
What began as a simple dormitory became a place of transformation. In Cambodia, the Dorm of Hope is helping students receive an education, discover Jesus, and build a brighter future.
Cambodia
By the time the magi—often described as “the wise men”—arrived, Jesus was no longer the newborn of Christmas cards or nativity scenes, but a child, already growing into the rhythms of His Jewish people.
In Romania, five‑year‑old Luca went from being rejected by multiple kindergartens to thriving at a Seventh‑day Adventist school that welcomed him with love. Through patient teachers, answered prayers, and a supportive environment, he learned to speak, read, write, and grow confident—so much so that he never wants to miss a day.
Romania
In Sofia, Bulgaria, a teacher named Tanya walked into a job interview at the Colorful Hope Adventist kindergarten—and walked out transformed. Through the Holy Spirit’s leading, Bible studies, and the influence of a Christ‑centered school, she chose faith over a lucrative job offer, was baptized, and later became a church planter with her husband.
Bulgaria
While traveling through Guatemala, this episode features an interview with Pastor Gustavo highlighting the intentional growth and strategies behind planting over 220 local churches, alongside mission stories from Austria and Kenya.
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.