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Adventist Book Center - ABC Kindergarten-Lifelong"AdventistBookCenter.com is the online store for a world-wide network of Christian bookstores called Adventist Book Centers, or ABCs. The site is owned jointly by two Seventh-day Adventist publishers, Pacific Press and Review and Herald Publishing." -
A Board Member's Guide to Financial Statements Kindergarten-Grade 12This article can assist board members in the enormous task of ensuring that schools use their financial resources wisely so as to achieve their mission. It is their responsibility to adequately monitor the financial records of the school. Questions that board... -
A Board’s Duty of Care in Financial Oversight - How to Avoid the Question “Where Was the Board?” Kindergarten-Tertiary"Being a member of an institution’s board, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, carries significant responsibilities, including three important fiduciary duties: the duty of care; the duty of loyalty; and the duty of obedience." -
A Christmas Bargain? 0-2 years-LifelongTips on how to stay financially responsible during the holiday season. -
A Study of the Attitudes of Seventh-day Adventist Parents Toward the Support of Seventh-day Adventist Church Schools in British Columbia Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Despite the numerical growth of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) membership and the number of private and parochial schools, there has not been a corresponding increase in student enrollment in Adventist church schools in British Columbia, Canada.... -
Adventist Business Curricula - Taking Mission to Market Tertiary-LifelongHow can Adventist colleges and universities revise their business curricula in the New Millennium? Adventist business programs should identify core values, enrich the curriculum, and meet market needs. -
Adventist Education Research Topics Tertiary-LifelongLooking for a research topic on Adventist Education? Examine this list compiled by Dr H. Rasi in 1995, from suggestions by Adventist world education leaders. Know of research on one of these topics? SUBMIT research report information through CIRCLE. -
Adventist Pastors Personal Financial Survey TertiaryThis presentation lays out Adventist pastors’ financial survey conducted by the Pacific Union Conference Stewardship Ministries in 1998. -
Adventist Stewardship Resources Kindergarten-LifelongFind ideas for teaching Christian stewardship to children and youth, as well as training seminars for lay members and stewardship leaders. Learn about the biblical principles for giving tithes and offerings, and how to manage personal resources as good stewards... -
Andrews University Educational Leadership Program Tertiary-Lifelong"Graduate study is becoming an increasingly wise consideration for the educational administrator. Are you a teacher moving into administration? A principal who wishes to improve your ability to serve? A principal becoming a superintendent of education?... -
Answers for Me - Free Support for Life's Questions and Issues! Grade 9-LifelongRead nuggets of practical common sense tips for holistic Christian living, organized by topic: family life, healthy living, spiritual growth, life notes, spirit renew, Bible bay, and story harvest, or search for more. -
Bible Universe Kindergarten-LifelongThe ultimate Bible website! Features include Bible studies in different languages, Bible prophecy, Bible topics, study archives, hymns, a daily devotion, messages for our time, Bible search, an online store, and Bible links. -
Biblical Research Institute Grade 9-LifelongThe Biblical Research Institute promotes the study and practice of Adventist theology and lifestyle as understood by the Seventh-day Adventist world church. The different functions of the Biblical Research Institute can be grouped under three main headings:... -
Boardsmanship 101 Kindergarten-Grade 12A comprehensive discussion on the role of a board member and trustee in the successful governance and operation of educational Seventh-day Adventist institutions. Some topics include: Why is Boardsmanship Important?; Roles and Responsibilities; Board Members... -
Budgets and Boards Kindergarten-LifelongA schools budget plan reflects is commitment to education in monetary terms. The combined efforts of staff, school organizations, constituency members, and the board, in preparing the budget, will help schools become more accountable to those they serve. Topics... -
Commitment to Your Kids 0-2 years-LifelongThis article looks at the cost of child care and the responsibility to provide what is best for you child. -
Don't Worry About Money! Tertiary-LifelongExperiencing financial issues? Reid lists three reasons people get into financial difficulties, seven biblical principles for money management, and seven steps to success. Also included is a simple guideline budget. -
Doors Opening for Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses graduate studies, universities, secondary education, preschool and primary education, accreditation and recognition,... -
ECD Self-Study Instrument for Secondary Schools Grade 9-Grade 12This ECD Self-Study Instrument guides the board and school personnel through a program leading to Total Quality Improvement (TQI). It focuses on 10 performance areas: general information, mission, philosophy, and objectives; spiritual emphasis; leadership... -
Educating Inner-City Children Kindergarten-Grade 12Urban schools face many concerns which command more attention than education. Urban Adventist schools struggle with constituents whose economic status makes it difficult to keep schools running. Also, budgets in urban churches are often stretched too far to provide their promised subsidies. -
Education Code for Southwestern Union Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The Southwestern Union Education Code outlines the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures governing the operation of schools, colleges and offices of education within the Southwestern Union of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. -
Effective Financial Leadership for Seventh-day Adventist Schools - Key Principles and Strategies for Sustainability and Success Kindergarten-Tertiary“Financial sustainability for private educational institutions is a challenge throughout the world. Seventh-day Adventist schools are not spared from these issues. This article explores the fundamental principles and strategies of effective financial... -
Eight Pet Peeves of Adventist College and University Board Members Tertiary-LifelongRichard Osborn addresses the challenges of serving on college and university boards by identifying 8 complaints/concerns board members often share. He offers solutions for each one, and suggests that implementing the solutions will enable boards, collectively... -
Ethical Issues for College / University Boards of Trustees Tertiary-LifelongThe authors of this article conducted in-depth interviews with eight board chairpersons or secretaries of Adventist colleges and universities in the North American and Southern Asia-Pacific divisions in order to identify issues relating to ethics at the board... -
Finances - a Family Affair Grade 12-LifelongThis article shares ways to teach about finances to your kids. -
Finances - Adventist Book Center Grade 1-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center offers a variety of books on the topic of personal finance. -
Financial Policy Compliance and Internal Control among Adventist Schools in Thailand - Issues and Reasons Kindergarten-Grade 12"This descriptive qualitative study examined policy compliance deficiencies and internal control weaknesses in 4 Adventist schools in Thailand through content analysis of management letters from the General Conference Auditing Service from 2016 to... -
Financing Church Colleges Tertiary-LifelongFor SDA colleges to be financially strong, they should decentralize, be unique and have different funding. Raising money and cutting expenditures are the primary ways to fund higher education. Ways to raise money include higher church subsidies, higher tuition,... -
Health - High School Supplement SSD Grade 7-Grade 12Adventist teachers' handbooks for integrating faith and values: these are practical guides with a variety of approaches to teaching key values, illustrations and examples. Separate booklets are available for each subject, including: Art, Business, Computer,... -
How to Afford an Adventist Education - Opportunities in Literature Evangelism Grade 11-Tertiary"Literature evangelism allows teenagers and young adults to serve and feel useful. It helps create a sense of purpose in life. We praise God for the youth worldwide who have engaged in literature evangelism and pray that many others will accept the... -
How Young People View Their Lives Futures and Politics TertiaryThis report takes stock of the new generation that has grown up with personal computers, cell phones and the Internet. It explores their outlook, their lifestyle and their politics. This report is drawn from a broad array of Pew Research Center polling data.... -
Improving Financial Policy Compliance and Internal Control at Adventist Schools in Thailand - Recommendations from Stakeholders Grade 9-Grade 12"This research study examined concerns about financial policy compliance and internal control mentioned in General Conference Auditing Service audit reports at four Seventh-day Adventist schools in Thailand. It focused on how to resolve recurring... -
Ingredients of the Most Successful Schools in the North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12What ingredients make Seventh-day Adventist schools effective? Do the most successful elementary and secondary schools in the North American Division (NAD) share any elements in common? The results for the following crucial questions about what contributes... -
JAE Editorial: Teacher Relationships - Key to Satisfaction and Success Kindergarten-LifelongCultivating healthy relationships is the key to a successful teaching career. Humberto Rasi shares eight major areas that can help teachers evaluate their relationships with God, self, students, peers, supervisors, parents and guardians, church, and community.... -
JAE Editorial: Possibilities Ahead Kindergarten-LifelongCalvin Rock expresses his convictions about the importance of education to the church's welfare. The Adventist Review and the Integration of Faith and Learning Institute are discussed. Scholarship programs and endowments, a strong elementary and secondary... -
Learning the Ledger - The Case for Teaching Financial Literacy Kindergarten-Grade 12The La Sierra University (LSU) Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team has created several financial literacy projects that teach elementary, junior high, and high school students smart money management, as described in this article. -
Legal Responsibilites of Board Members Kindergarten-LifelongCharles McKinstry examines the legal responsibilities of school boards and its individual members. He also discusses areas of particular concern for Adventist school boards. Topics include: Conflict of Interest; Protection of Students; Protection of Employees;... -
Legal Responsibilities of School Board Members Kindergarten-Grade 12This article provides an overview of the primary legal responsibilities of a school board and its members. Conflict of interest, protection of students and employees, finances, insurance, and confidentiality and defamation are topics discussed in this reprint... -
Observations About Teacher Education Tertiary-LifelongAn examination of issues directly related to the preservice education of teachers dealt with in the National Commission on Excellence in Education report "A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform." Issues include competency, a grasp... -
Planning your Life for Success Grade 7-LifelongThis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation will help you plan your finances so you can live within your income, avoid or get out of debt, make major purchases wisely, minimize stress, and stay financially faithful with God. -
Preparing for College and Career Unit 8 - Financing College Grade 9-Grade 12These are the student materials for Unit 8 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,... -
Questions to Dialogue about Stewardship and Student Life Tertiary"How does stewardship apply to me as a college student? I need money now and am not in a position to put money in the offering plate, even though I’d like to be able to." -
Reorganization, Economic Pressures, and Adventist Distinctives Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the following challenging issues and developments: political changes, economic pressures in the Pacific, Adventist... -
School Board Manual - NAD Southern Union Kindergarten-Grade 12This Southern Union School Board Manual contains major policies, plans, and procedures recommended for the administration of conference schools. The materials in this manual are in harmony with the information and policies of the North American Division and... -
School Board Manual - NAD Southwestern Union K-10 Kindergarten-Grade 10This Southwestern Union School Board Manual K-10 contains major policies, plans, and procedures recommended for the administration of conference schools. This manual is designed to effect a caring, involved application of principles that will lead to more... -
School Treasury System Kindergarten-Grade 8School Treasury System (STS) is a web-based solution specifically designed for the elementary schools treasury management needs. The Adventist Church Treasury Solutions (ACTS) team continually works to enhance the program and ensure that denominational policies... -
Seventh - day Adventists in Canada TertiaryThis presentation is based on a survey of Church members conducted for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. The survey collected information on members' religious practices and beliefs, their opinions about their local church, and the demographic composition... -
Seventh-day Adventist Lifestyle Views - Forever Faithful 2014 TertiaryThis presentation lays out findings from survey of Attendees of Forever Faithful Camporee 2014. A questionnaire was used to gather the data. Its purpose was to find their relationship with the church and peers, views on finances, views on healthy lifestyle... -
Stewardship in Seventh-day Adventist Congregations Today TertiaryThis paper reports a research on stewardship in Seventh-day Adventist Congregations today. It is one of the series of reports under the general title Faith Communities Today (FACT) prepared by the Center for Creative Ministry. -
Successfully Navigating Difficult Economic Periods - A Biblical Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong"Does the Bible have advice about what a student should do in times of economic uncertainty? The U.S. dollar is the world’s most common currency and is the global reserve currency. It is the official currency for 11 sovereign nations and serves... -
Technology Planning - A Guide for School Boards Kindergarten-Grade 12Every Adventist school needs to have a technology plan that is supported by its governing board, administration, and teaching staff. To ensure successful use of technology in the classroom, school boards should follow five basic steps: Visioning, Planning, Modeling, Funding, and Training. -
Ten Questions to Ask your Parents Grade 12-LifelongThis article presents 10 questions that will help you think through your own finances and help you tap into the wisdom of your parents’ financial experience as well. -
Test Me on This Tertiary-Lifelong"Jesus is preparing your heart for heaven, and that preparation includes correct financial planning. The Lord invites you today to put Him first in managing the resources He puts in your hands. Will you test Him today?" -
The Adventist Church and a Billion Dollars Tertiary-LifelongPatterson talks about increased tithe in the Adventist church, it's biblical origins, and the financial distribution. -
The Blessings of Serving on a Small School Board Kindergarten-Grade 12Working with school boards in small schools can be a tremendously rewarding experience if one is willing to work with the community, listen carefully, gather support, and appreciate God's blessing. Topics in this article include: School board is like a family;... -
The Board's Role In Teacher Employment Kindergarten-Grade 12Who has the official authority to hire and fire certificated teachers in the Seventh-day Adventist school system? This article examines the role of local school boards and conference offices of education in the process of employing quality teachers. Topics... -
The Challenge of Change Tertiary-LifelongColleges and universities are expected to precipitate change. A college must be unique and yet be interdependent with its sponsoring church in terms of philosophy and mission, enrollment of the youth, and financial support. The challenge of change is addressed... -
The Future of SDA Higher Education - A North American College President's Perspective Tertiary-LifelongAdventist higher education has grown in the past 100 years, but the question is whether it has much of a future. These concerns reflect the current decline in enrollment and therefore loss in operating revenue. Finances are the reason why students attend state... -
The Second Conference of SDA Human Subject Researchers TertiaryThis presentation lays out a research on stewardship. Focus groups were conducted in some divisions. -
The Unprincipaled Teacher - Being Your Own Administrator Kindergarten-Grade 8This article suggests some strategies for improving the administrative skills of those who must teach and act as principal at the same time. The Small School Survival Guide, published by the North American Division, offers suggestions about fulfilling... -
Thinking About Retirement? Part A and B Tertiary-LifelongThis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation is designed for those approaching retirement from the denominational retirement plans. The in-depth pre-retirement syllabus for the Adventist employee includes Introduction to Retirement Issues; The Financial... -
Training up a Child in the Right Way - Stewardship for Adventist Students Kindergarten-LifelongStewardship includes use of body, abilities, time, material possessions and the world. This article includes two pages of sample activities grouped by subject area. -
Turning a School Around Kindergarten-Grade 12A look at the issues in the turn-around of South Lancaster Academy. These issues are believed to be common to any branch of Adventist education and include bill collection, affordable academic programs, and the role of the principal in a K-12 school. Solutions... -
What Alumni Can Do For Their School Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special higher education issue suggests what alumni can do to increase the viability of their alma mater. -
You Can't Tell a School By Its Name Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special higher education issue asks what causes so many colleges and universities that began as Christian institutions to lose their identity. A survey of some possible practical, emotional, and philosophical contributing factors...