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Tenth Annual, 'We Sing' Voice Vespers, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Presentations by the voice students of the Andrews University Department of Music for the annual voice vespers. Come reflect on these powerful and moving promises of faith.

Jaime Ung Percussion Senior Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Jaime Ung presents her senior percussion recital!

Jaime is assisted by Aiko Ayala Rios, Tyler Ninalga, Eleanor Joyce, and Marc Churchill.

Wind/Percussion Studio Recital, Fall, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Performances by students from the Wind/Percussion Studio.

Sunday Music Series: Chi Yong Yun And Au Sinfonietta, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Chi Yong Yun and Andrews University Sinfonietta Orchestra under the direction of Marc Élysée perform piano concertos by Johann Samuel Schroeter.

Schroeter was a noteworthy 18th-century pianist and composer, leading the development of piano technique and the piano concerto. He is considered a “piano specialist,” as all his compositions include the pianoforte.

String Studio Recital, Fall, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Performances by students from the String Studio.

Megan Case Senior Oboe Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Megan Case presents her senior oboe and English horn recital!

It features works by Poulenc, Francois, Gipps, Britten, Borowski, and Vaughan Williams.

Accompanied by Nathaniel Miller and Curtis Johnson.

Nicole Neugebauer Graduate Conductor Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Conductor Nicole Neugebauer leads the Andrews University Choirs in the first half of the Fall Concert. The choir presents various pieces in Spanish and English with the theme:, 'Songs of Hope, Songs of Praise"

Zoe Shiu Senior Violin Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Her recital, entitled “Resilience,” recital features work by female composers Lili Boulanger, Dora Pejačević, Amy Beach, and Allison Loggins-Hull and assisted by pianist Eleanor Joyce.

Identity In Christ: Who We Become When We Are With Christ, Felix Cortez

Faculty Publications

I am in Christ when the only way in which others can understand me is by understanding my relationship with Him.

Who Are You? Adventist Identity And The Presence Of God, John C. Peckham

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Laurie Smukler Guest Masterclass, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Admired for her vivid musical intensity and the beauty of her sound, Laurie Smukler is an artist who is active as a soloist and recitalist, as well as a much sought-after chamber musician. Growing up in Cleveland, she began her studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music, with pedagogue Margaret Randall. She started performing early, winning local competitions, and playing as a soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra at the age of fourteen. She received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Juilliard School where she studied with Ivan Galamian. Other teachers who had a powerful influence on her development have …

Wind Symphony Fall Concert -"An American Tribute", Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

The AU Wind Symphony presents its fall concert, “An American Tribute” on Saturday, under the direction of Denisse Santos.

This program featured several patriotic pieces that highlighted various eras of the history of the United States. Selections included:

Robert Russell Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances

Larry Daehn’s With Quiet Courage

Carolyn Bremer’s Early Light

Peter Wilhouky’s popular rendition of Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

An all-American composers program brought by the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra with conductor Marc Élysée. Repertoire:
"Dovetail Overture, op. 12"—Robert Muczynski (1929–2010) (born in Chicago, alumnus of DePaul University) "Music for Orchestra"—Václav Nelhybel (1919–1996) "Adagio for Strings, op. 11"—Samuel Barber (1910–1981) "Vitality"—Gala Flagello (b. 1994) (brief introduction of the work by the composer herself) "Rhapsody in Blue"—George Gershwin (1898–1937)

Sunday Music Series: Jason Gresl & Friends, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Jason Gresl and friends share a delightful collection of theatrical chamber music that celebrates the wonderful journey of life.

House Churches (Full Issue)

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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Need-Oriented Evangelism: Encountering, Embracing, And Experiencing God, Petr Cincala, Allison Sauceda

Faculty Publications

This article provides a fresh perspective on evangelism by reflecting a belief in the Triune God--the source of saving truth and loving community. Mission is part of God’s nature; he is the ultimate Missionary. Mission happens naturally whenever children of God intentionally invite and facilitate God’s presence. Over time, the word “evangelism" has become contaminated by myths, a false understanding of God, and unpleasant religious experiences and practices. Genuine evangelism addresses the most burning issues of people’s lives and should be treated as such. True evangelism involves caring about, praying for, and sharing with people. The practical part of this …

A Life-Changing Witness, Denis Fortin

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Love God With All Your Mind, John C. Peckham

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Called To The Work Of Studying, John C. Peckham

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Planting Rapidly Reproducing Churches, Curtis Sergeant

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

The principles in this article are ones gleaned from experience in planting rapidly reproducing churches in China. They were then tested through training, coaching, and mentoring church planters serving in over one hundred nations, mostly working among unreached people groups. Over the years I have come to the conclusion that it is difficult to make generalizations about evangelism, but it is more appropriate to make generalizations about discipleship and church planting. Evangelism is quite context-specific because half of the process is determined by what an individual believes and understands truth to be. Once someone has given themselves fully to the …

How Should The Adventist Denomination Deal With The House Church Trend?, Monte Sahlin

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

Millions of Americans have abandoned the conventional structure of religion— the congregation or parish and denomination—for small, informal groups that meet for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship in homes or other temporary locations. A similar pattern is underway in Europe, and there is evidence that it is beginning in urban areas in Latin America and Africa. In fact, it has been a primary form of Christian faith in China, India, and the Middle East for some time and this includes Adventist missions.

The Challenges Faced By Seventh-Day Adventists In Communicating The Gospel During The Last 50 Years Of British India, Koberson Langhu

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Seventh-Day Adventist Mission To Immigrants From 1920-1965: An Exploration Of Immigration Trends, Laws, And The Church’S Missional Response, William Wells

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

After 15 Years Of Planting Simple House Churches Around The World, What Have I Learned?, Milton Adams

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

This article will highlight five areas of learning: (1) the conventional church attendance crisis, (2) church history, (3) Simple House Church planting, (4) the future of “church,” and (5) the rise of Disciple-Making Movements. It is intended to be descriptive. It is my story. In many ways, thanks to the input of many Simple Church planters, it is our collective Simple Church story of the past 15 years.

House Churches In The New Testament: Contextual, Theological, And Missiological Perspectives, Boubakar Sanou

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

For most of the first century, private dwellings shaped the Christians’ community life. Evidence to this phenomenon is found in the Acts of the Apostles and the letters of Paul. According to Acts 2:41, the Early Church numbered more than three thousand members after Pentecost. When the synagogues became off limits to them, meeting in private homes became a practical necessity for worship, fellowship, service, and mission (Acts 2:46; 5:42). In four of Paul’s epistles, he explicitly references private homes as the gathering places for early Christians (1 Cor 16:19; Rom 16:3-5; Col 4:15; Phil 2). The epistles are better …

An Appeal To Medical Missionaries To Pray Or Not To Pray For Healing, Amy Whitsett

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Sharing Christ With Young Urban Nones In Metro Manila, Reylourd Reyes

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Missionary Methods: Christ’S Or Ours? A Seventh-Day Adventist Church Planting Movement Case Study, John Holbrook

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

The Importance Of Discovery Bible Reading In Households Of Faith, Peter Roennfeldt

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

Discovery Bible Reading is a simple, reproducible process that fosters discipleship: disciple-making, spiritual growth, maturity, and biblical literacy. It is innovative, non-threatening and easy to use, with in-built protection against heresies and conspiracies. Pastors and leaders cultivating multiplying missional communities are enthusiastic about it, and it is increasingly seen as a feature of worship in households of faith.

Examining Christ’S Method Of Ministering To People Using Maslow’S Hierarchy Of Needs: A Theoretical Analysis, Danie Potgieter

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

This article seeks to view Christ’s Method through the lens of Maslow’s theory of Hierarchy of Needs. The ensuing theoretical discourse adheres to a structured framework, encompassing the following components: Introduction, Christ’s Methods as Found in Scripture, Christ’s Method as Articulated by Ellen G. White, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory, Christ’s Method and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Application and Implications, and a Concluding Section.