The December 2009 issue of the GLEANER features an eye-opening look at prison ministries. Who is engaging in prison ministries? Who are they ministering to? What is the effect of their ministry. These questions and more are answered in the feature article.

But what say you? We want to hear youraccounts of prison ministries. How has this ministry touched your life? Have you participated in prison ministries. Share your thoughts and comments and watch for them to appear in an upcoming issue of the GLEANER.

The September 2009, GLEANER feature “Circles of Light” highlights the mission and ministry of Adventist broadcasting outlets throughout the Northwest.  The feature highlights a few examples of how these media ministries make a personal impact on the lives of those tuning in. But these are just a few examples. We want to hear from you.

Has Adventist radio or television made a difference in your life or the life of someone you know? Take a moment to share your story with us by adding a comment.

The July, 2009, issue of the Gleaner considers the value of Adventist education. Often when this topic comes up the Adventist portion is given  priority over the education portion. In other words, the spiritual emphasis of the education is seen as more important than the three R’s. After all, students can get an education in any school, but the can only get

But the CognitiveGenesis study is revealing the value of the education part of Adventist education. Results are showing that, the longer students attend an Adventist school (that’s any Adventist school mind you… big, small, urban, rural… across the board), the better they perform compared to their academic peers.

So what has your experience been? Was there a particular teacher that prepared you for both academic and spiritual excellence? Do you remember a specific instance where the spiritual aspect of an Adventist school contributed to your success in the classroom? Like Daniel and his friends in Babylon, has putting Godly things above earthly things lead to greater success in both? How has Adventist education made you the person you are today?