Reinder Bruinsma
Reinder Bruinsma, Ph.D., is the retired president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Netherlands, Huis ter Heide, Netherlands.
Identity: Being sure about who we are
Read the author’s version of what Seventh-day Adventists mean when they speak of the need to carefully maintain their Adventist identity.
The Joys (and Challenges) of Retirement
If we are blessed to have lived long enough to retire, we will face some new challenges and new joys. What will be our attitude?
Creating a climate for the discovery of truth: A perspective on doctrinal development
How should we deal with issues that concern us?
Contextualizing the gospel--option or imperative?
The ongoing challenge of relating the gospel meaningfully to disparate cultures
How to become an authentic Christian leader
What are five qualities that people expect from their leaders?
Adventist missions in a new millennium
Meeting the contemporary challenges of the Adventist mission.
Looking back and moving forward
While it is crucial to look back and learn, this must not prevent the progressive forward movement of the Church.
Modern versus postmodern Adventism: The ultimate divide?
How has the postmodern paradigm affected Adventist thought, belief, and worldview?
Expectations for a pastor: seven principles from a church administrator
A church administrator shares his vision for effective pastoral ministry.