Third International Bible Conference for Bible Teachers and Theologians held June 11-21, 2012
The Third International Bible Conference, sponsored by the General Conference, BRI, and the North American Division, was held in Israel, June 11-21, 2012. The theme chosen for the conference is “Issues in Biblical Anthropology from an Adventist Perspective.” A total of twelve plenary sessions are planned, some exploring the theme in connection with the ancient…
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Some 330 theologians, Bible teachers, and administrators of the Seventh-day Adventist Church gathered beside the Sea of Galilee for the opening session of the Third International Bible Conference held from June 11 to 21, 2012. Organized by the Biblical Research Institute and sponsored together with the General Conference and the North American Division of Seventh-day…
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The 4th International Bible Conference Tour Book will go online on June 6, 2016.
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The 4th International Bible Conference organized by the Biblical Research Institute took place in Rome, June 11–20, 2018. Adventist theologians and administrators from around the world gathered together to explore the theme of eschatology from an Adventist perspective and foster fellowship and unity to better serve the world church. Through study, discussion, and fellowship the…
Read MoreTheological Symposium held at Linda Vista University in Chiapa, Mexico
The beautiful campus of Linda Vista University in the province of Chiapa in Mexico was the site of the Theological Symposium on the Trinity, October 26-31, 2011. About four hundred pastors from the South Mexican Union came to hear several guest speakers, among them Gerhard Pfandl from the Biblical Research Institute, lecture on various aspects…
Read MoreVisit to Solusi University in Zimbabwe
On a recent visit to Solusi University in Zimbabwe, Dr. Gerhard Pfandl spoke to church members and students on the origin and history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Solusi Mission, the site of Solusi University, was the first Adventist mission station in Africa. It was established in 1894 on 12,000 acres (4,900 hectares) of land granted by Cecil Rhodes, the prime minister of Cape Colony,…
Read MoreGeneral Conference treasury team and world divisions treasurers traveled to Israel
The treasury team of the General Conference and the treasurers of the world divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and their wives were joined by Elders G. T. Ng and Homer Trecartin of the General Conference Secretariat and their wives for an eight-day journey through Israel. Gerhard Pfandl and Clinton Wahlen, associate directors of the…
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