Rawson to lead international agency while successor is sought

Retired Adventist world church Treasurer Robert L. Rawson was appointed acting president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International on Tuesday, July 3. Here, on Thursday, July 5, he addresses ADRA employees for the first time in his new post. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Denomination’s former treasurer appointed ADRA acting president

Physician, veteran and mentor was dean of Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Dr. Gordon Hadley was dean of the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University from 1977 to 1986. [photo courtesy LLU]

Remembrance: Hadley, 91, leaves legacy of medical missionary service

‘Appeal’ issued to guide unions, conferences

On ordination questions, Adventist leadership appeals for orderly process

Home tailoring businesses ideal for students who support family

Students enrolled in the Viva Mejor (“live better”) livelihood training program sew their first garment last month at a workshop at Adventist Church headquarters in Guatemala City. The program is sponsored by the church and a Swiss charity. [photo: Gustavo Menendez]

In Guatemala, church partners with Swiss charity to offer livelihood training

Maier leaves president’s job; interim executive called

Rudi Maier served as ADRA president since 2010.

ADRA International board votes leadership change, launches search process

Served as leader from 1975 to 1994; longtime missionary in Africa

Edwin Ludescher, 84, who for decades served as president of the Adventist Church’s Euro-African Division, passed away on June 11. [photo courtesy EUD]

Remembrance: Ludescher was president of church’s Euro-Africa Division

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