This Month's Issue

In July 2012, the Columbia Union Conference became one of the first unions to officially approve the ordination of women.

While the Theology of Ordination Study Committees from the Adventist Church’s 13 world divisions, sometimes came to different conclusions about women’s ordination, they agreed on and presented a consensus statement, which shares a common understanding of ordination. It was voted at the 2014 Annual Council.

What qualifies a minister for ordination and who decides who gets ordained? Read excerpts from the General Conference Working Policy.

B 05 Organizational and Operational Principles of Seventh-day Adventist Church Structure

May 2015 Editorial

The Road to Yes or No
Editorial by Rob Vandeman, Dave Weigley and Seth Bardu (pictured)

Questions and Answers About Women's Ordination

Ellen G. White, a co-founder and prophetic leader in the Adventist Church for some 70 years, made it no secret where she stood on the issue of women in ministry. See a glimpse of her thoughts in these 10 citations.

Bible Study: What Does the Bible Say About Women’s Ordination?

Read the May 2015 Issue of the Columbia Union Visitor

All in the Tune: Homero Salazar Shares His Musical Talents

Story by Beth Michaels