Petr Činčala
Petr Činčala, PhD, is director of the Institute of Church Ministry at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States.
Articles by Petr Činčala
What did the Global Adventist Pastors’ Survey reveal?
October 2025
The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists commissioned a Global Adventist Pastors’ Survey (GAPS) to gather information on the experiences and perspectives of our pastors globally.1 The research team was assisted by translators,2…
From doubters to disciples:
June 2025
Raising children in the faith is one of the greatest joys—and challenges—for Adventist parents, especially pastoral parents. Surrounded by teachings, rituals, and traditions, many Adventist children grow up immersed in Christianity but never…
The biblical imperative of pastoral self-care
November 2022
After a routine wellness check at his doctor’s office, Pastor John1 counseled a troubled couple at his home. While John was in the counseling session, his doctor called his wife at work and said, “Listen, make sure that John gets…