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January 2026 Issue

Jongimpi D. Papu

Go ye therefore . . .” has been the rallying cry of missionaries and evangelists across the centuries. It is a clear, compelling mandate from the risen Christ. But could there ever be a time when not going is actually obedience to the gospel commission? Could it be that the Holy Spirit sometimes forbids the preaching of the gospel—not as a rejection of mission but as a divine strategy for a greater harvest? Surprising as it may sound, this is precisely what we… Continue reading...

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OneVoice27 Mission for all

Erton C. Köhler

Leadership expert Patrick Lencioni records this remarkable statement: “If you could get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition, at any time.”1 Our organization is the…

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The (digital) shepherd

Alyssa Truman

For generations, pastors’ influence was shaped by the physical walls of the church they served. While they might travel to preach at another church, ministry was primarily rooted in a particular neighborhood and congregation. Each week, members gathered to hear their…

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The evolution of the modern pastor in a digital age

Stephen Kabah

While my enthusiasm for the rapid evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)—an emergent technological transformative force in today’s world—remains unwavering, I am increasingly curious and concerned about such rapid technological advancement and…

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Living water, new tools How technology delivers timeless truth

Wintley Phipps

The sun hung heavy at noon over Jacob’s well in Sychar, and the heat kept most people indoors. But one woman made her solitary journey during those blazing midday hours, strategically avoiding the morning crowds and their judging eyes. Five failed marriages had taught…

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Beyond homo deus: Building a biblical worldview in an AI era

Germán H. Alférez

Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people—saying with a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come;…

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More from this issue:

Ramon J. Canals

When I was 13 years old, I asked my father to teach me how to operate the Linotype machine—a massive, clattering device used to produce newspapers, books, and magazines. He looked at me and said, “If you learn the keys on a keyboard, I’ll teach you.” Determined, I took a piece of cardboard and carefully drew every single key—about ninety of them. Day after day, for three months, I practiced until my fingers knew every letter by heart. When I finally called out,… Continue reading...

Nikolaus Satelmajer

The editors Ekkehardt Mueller and Eike Mueller deserve credit for coordinating the writing of a significant book on the Sabbath. The book has the potential of being a major source for those interested in the New Testament perspective on the Sabbath. The volume also deals with theological perspectives on the Sabbath, although the theological section is shorter than the New Testament section. This is volume two of a series about the Sabbath published by… Continue reading...

Rohann D. Wellington

The emergence of social media was a game changer. It remains the dominant way of building community in the digital space. From the rise and fall of Myspace to the evolution and merger of Facebook and Instagram, the global adoption of WhatsApp, the overnight kingship of Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic, the trendy TikTok phenomenon, and now the stealth emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)—the digital revolution continues. AI, in particular, has disrupted… Continue reading...

Pavel Goia (left); Jongimpi Papu (right) OneVoice—International New editor for Ministry magazine Silver Spring, Maryland, United States On October 12, 2025, the Executive Committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists approved a series of appointments to editorial and research roles across the global Seventh-day Adventist Church. “When we recommend these names, we take into consideration two elements: representation and ability,” said… Continue reading...