Ordination

  • Knott, Bill. "Trust is the foundation of unity: The Church launches a new process to look at an old issue."  Adventist Review 189, no. 28 (October 11, 2012):16-19.
  • "NAD clarifies position on ordination." British Union Conference Messenger 105, no. 10 (May 19, 2000): 16.
  • "North America clarifies ordination stance." Adventist Review 177, no. 19 (May 11, 2000): 20.
  • Oliver, Ansel. "Process, timetable to review theology of ordination." Adventist Review 188, (November 17, 2011): 10.
  • Oliver, Ansel, Mark A. Kellner, and Elizabeth Lechleitner. "Adventist Church launches committee to study theology of ordination: Report expected in 2014; stems from 2012 GC session question." Adventist Review 189, no. 28 (October 11, 2012):8.
  • Oliver, Ansel, Mark A. Kellner, and Elizabeth Lechleitner. "Seventh-day Adventist Church launches committee to study theology of ordination." Ministry 84, (December 2012): 29-30.
  • Oliver, Ansel and Kent Kingston. "Timetable to review ordination theology."  South Pacific Division Record 117, (January 21, 2012): 7.
  • "Ordination of elders and deacons." British Union Conference Messenger 117, (January 20, 2012): 15.
  • Young, Brian. "Adams takes unusual path to ordination." Southern Tidings 106, (April 2012): 22.

Women's Ordination

  • "Ad hoc report bolsters case for women’s ordination." Columbia Union Visitor 117, (June 2012): 5.
  • "Adventists balk at ordination of women." North Pacific Union Gleaner 68, no. 23 (December 3, 1973) 13.
  • "Adventists to vote on ordination of women." Canadian Adventist Messenger 53, no. 11 (November 1984): 17.
  • "Adventists to vote on ordination of women." Southern Asia Tidings 80, no. 1 (January 1985): 9-10.
  • "After Mohaven Annual Council action on ordination." Insight 5, no. 4 (January 22, 1974): 18.
  • "Annual Council defeats women’s ordination proposal." North Pacific Union Gleaner 72, no. 22 (November 21, 1977): 26.
  • "Baker, Glen. "AU White Center takes sides." Spectrum 17, no. 4 (May 1987): 62.
  • Bartlett, Skye. "Annual Council moves toward ordination of women." Adventist Today 2, no. 6 (November-December 1994): 4-5.
  • Branson, Roy E. "La Sierra and Victoria ordinations: They came from far and near." Spectrum 25, no. 2 (December 1995): 58-59.
  • Brenton, Stacey. "Gender off the agenda."  South Pacific Division Record 105, no. 3 (January 29, 2000): 2.
  • Casey, Barry L. "1985 Annual Council female pastors are not as equal as others." Spectrum 16, no. 5 (February 1986): 37-43.
  • Christoffel, Larry. "Southeastern committee refers ordination decision to ’96 constituency meeting."  Adventist Today 3, no. 6 (November-December 1995): 5.
  • Chudleigh, Gerry. "Executive Committee considers women’s ordination."  Pacific Union Recorder 112, no. 5 (May 2012): 23.
  • Chudleigh, Gerry. "Union executive committee approves 14 women and two men for ordination." Pacific Union Recorder 112, (October 2012): 40-41.
  • Coe, Glenn E. "In the aftermath of Utrecht, lay leader Glenn Coe leaves church, cites ordination vote." Adventist Today 4, no. 1 (January-February 1996): 16-18.
  • "Collegiates push for women’s ordination." Adventist Today 2, no. 4 (July-August 1994): 24.
  • Cottrell, Raymond F. "La Sierra Church urges conference to ordain women." Adventist Today 3, no. 4 (July-August 1995): 24.
  • Daily, Steven G. "La Sierra church brings closure to debate, celebrates special ordination."  Adventist Today 4, no. 1 (January-February 1996): 19.
  • "Delegates reaffirm commissioned ministers as Conference, Mission presidents." Adventist World-North American Division 8, no. 2 (February 2012): 12-13.
  • Dudley, Roger L. "Religion teachers’ opinions on the role of women." Ministry 60, no. 8 (August 1987): 14-18.
  • Dwyer, Bonnie. "Banners of hope for Adventist girls." Spectrum 33, no. 4 (Fall 2005): 7-9.
  • Dwyer, Bonnie. "Women’s issues challenge leaders and churches." Spectrum 38, no. 2 (Spring 2010): 11-13.
  • "Female chaplains ordination recognized." Spectrum 25, (March 1996): 51.
  • Gallagher, Jonathan. "Leaders clarify ordination position." South Pacific Division Record 105, no. 20 (May 27, 2000): 5.
  • Gallington, Edna. "LSU church honors ‘The year of the Adventist woman.’"  Pacific Union Recorder 96, no. 1 (January 1, 1996): 22-23
  • "General Conference and Division actions." Australasian Record 90, no. 41 (October 1985): 11.
  • "General Conference announces names of study group participants." Adventist Review 162, no. 12 (March 21, 1985): 23.
  • Grant, Patti Cottrell. "Sierra ordination fills an empty place."  Adventist Today 4, no. 3 (May-June 1996): 5.
  • Graybill, Ronald D. "Agenda for the General Conference session."  Spectrum 16, no. 2 (June 1985): 24-27.
  • Graybill, Ronald D. "GC holds the line on women’s ordination."  Columbia Union Visitor 90, no. 8 (April 15, 1985): 7.
  • Hetzell, M. Carol. "Adventists continue ordination of women study." Central Union Reaper 43, no. 44 (November 2, 1974): 2.
  • Hetzell, M. Carol. "Adventists say no to women’s ordination." Central Union Reaper 46, no. 24 (December 1, 1977): 10.
  • Hetzell, M. Carol. "Brief gleanings from the recent annual business council: Ordination of women." Canadian Union Messenger 43, no. 22 (November 15, 1974): 416.
  • Heye, Bekele. "Ordination of women studied."  Eastern Africa Division Outlook 83, no. 4 (May-June1985): 5-6.
  • Johnsson, William G. "A significant meeting."  Adventist Review 162, no. 18 (May 2, 1985): 2.
  • Johnsson, William G. "The church faces an important issue."  Adventist Review 162, no. 10 (March 7, 1985): 5.
  • Jolliffe, Ronald L. "Ordination of SDA women endorsed by religion professors."  Spectrum 16, no. 1 (April 1985): 61-62.
  • Kellner, Mark A. "Church leaders issue ‘An appeal for oneness in Christ.’"  Adventist Review 189, no. 24 (August 23, 2012): 9.
  • Kellner, Mark A. "In televised interview president appeals for unity."  Adventist Review 189, no. 24 (August 23, 2012): 8-9.
  • Kellner, Mark A. "On ordination questions, Adventist leadership appeals for orderly process."  Ministry 84, no. 9 (September 2012): 28-29.
  • Kellner, Mark A. "Theology of Ordination study committee names released." Adventist Review, (January 10, 2013): 8-9.
  • Kellner, Mark A. "Women’s ordination not on GC Session agenda."  Adventist Review 187, no. 13 (May 13, 2010): 10.
  • Kensington, Kent. "Calls for unity as Unions vote on ordination."  South Pacific Division Record 117, (September 15, 2012): 7.
  • "LLU church studies new ministerial policy." Adventist Today 49, no. 2 (March-April 1996): 22.
  • "Local church decides not to ordain women." Lake Union Herald 70, no. 8 (February 21, 1978): 16.
  • Mayes, Carol. "What is unity?"  Adventist Review 189, no. 28 (October 11, 2012):4.
  • McFarlane, Donald W. "British Union Conference president affirms women in ministry."  Spectrum 38, no. 2 (Spring 2010): 9-10.
  • Medley, Carlos. "McClure reassures world leaders." Adventist Review 177, no. 20 (May 18, 2000): 18-20.
  • "NAD removes women’s ordination from year-end agenda." Adventist Today 2, no. 1 (January-February 1994): 21, 24.
  • "NAD’s President speaks on women’s ordination." Adventist Review 172, no. 5 (February 2, 1995): 14-15.
  • "NAD survey shows opposition to women’s ordination." Pacific Union Recorder 85, no. 4 (April 29, 1985): 8.
  • Neff, LaVonne. "Women pastors in Protestant churches."  Adventist Review 153, no. 33 (August 12, 1976): 6-8.
  • Nelson, Debra Gainer. "Commission postpones decision on ordination of women."  Spectrum 16, no. 2 (June 1985): 32-38.
  • Nembhard, Judith P.  (1984, Oct).  "National conference petitions church leaders on role of women."  Spectrum 15, no. 3 (October 1984): 5-9.
  • "No ordination for women." Australasian Record 78, no. 47 (November 25, 1974): 2.
  • "North American Division president affirms women in ministry." British Union Conference Messenger 100, (September 22, 1995): 2.
  • "NPUC joins ordination discussion." North Pacific Union Gleaner 108, (January 2013): 4.
  • "Official report of 1973 GC Council on women." Spectrum 15, no. 3 (October 1984): 9-11.
  • "Ordination of women is still under study." Far Eastern Division Outlook MC(P) 374, (December 1974): 6.
  • "Ordination of women study commission reports." Southern Tidings 79, no. 5 (May 1985): 9.
  • "Pacific Union Executive Committee maps course for women in ministry." Pacific Union Recorder 95, no. 10 (October 3, 1995): 3, 11.
  • Rouse, Cherie. "Loma Linda Church ordains Peg Hempe."  Adventist Today 5, no. 4 (July-August 1997): 22.
  • Rowe, Taashi. "16 women approved for ordination."  Columbia Union Visitor 117, (December 4, 2012): 4.
  • Sahlin, Monte. "McClure responds to questions about women in ministry."  Columbia Union Visitor 100, no. 22 (November 15, 1995): 6.
  • Scriven, Charles. "World votes no to women’s ordination." Spectrum 25, no. 1 (September 1995): 30-32.
  • "Sligo actions the documents." Spectrum 25, no. 1 (September 1995): 37-62.
  • "Sligo plans affirmation service." Adventist Today 3, no. 5 (September-October 1995): 24.
  • "Southeastern California Conference supports women in ministry with ordination initiative."  Adventist Today 7, no. 6 (November-December 1999): 6-7.
  • Spangler, John R. "Ordination of women."  Ministry 58, no. 3 (March 1985): 23-24.
  • "Special service attracts wide interest." Adventist Review 172, no. 46 (October 12, 1995): 7.
  • "Spring Council votes to delay decision on women’s ordination." Pacific Union Recorder 85, no. 4 (April 29, 1985): 1.
  • Stirling, Maryan and Jim Walters. "Elder Haloviak, Elder Shell, Elder Osborn." Adventist Today 3, no. 6 (November-December 1995): 4.
  • Stone, David. "Interview with Madelynn Jones-Halderman and Halcyon Westphal Wilson."  La Sierra University Criterion 67(5), 9, December 7, 1995.
  • Stone, David. "Women Ordained at Historic Event." La Sierra University Criterion 67(5), 1 & 9, December 7, 1995.
  • Taylor, Ron W. "The church in Australia looks at the question of the ordination of women."  Australasian Record 90, no. 15 (April 20, 1985): 21.
  • Teel, Charles W., Jr. "La Sierra ordination service a litany for congregation and voices."  Spectrum 25, no. 2 (December 1995): 57-58.
  • "Tenth Business Meeting." Adventist Review 182, no. 33 (July 8, 2005): 28-31.
  • Tillotson, Emily. "College church pursues equality in ministry." Adventist Today 7, no. 5 (September-October 1996): 24.
  • Tinker, Colleen Moore. "Seminary states position in ‘Women in Ministry.’"  Adventist Today 6, no. 6 (November-December 1998): 10.
  • Trenchard, Warren C. "La Sierra business meeting ordain Halcyon and Madelynn now."  Spectrum 25, no. 2 (December 1995): 54-57.
  • "Union Presidents’ statement on women’s ordination." Spectrum 25, no. 2 (December 1995): 53-54.
  • Walters, James W. "California churches move ahead on ordination."  Adventist Today 4, no. 4 (July-August1996): 7.
  • Walters, James W. "General Conference delegates say no on women’s ordination.  Adventist Today 3, no. 4 (July-August 1995): 11-13.
  • Walters, Jim. "Wanted: True conservatives, like those at Sligo."  Adventist Today 3, no. 6 (November-December 1995): 2.
  • Watts, Kit. "California Conference votes for equality." South Pacific Division Record 105, no. 14 (April 15, 2000): 4.
  • Watts, Kit. "Union Committee receives list of women recommended for ordination."  Pacific Union Recorder 99, no. 12 (December 6, 1999): 18-20.
  • Watts, Kit. "SECC Executive committee seeks fairness for those in gospel ministry."  Pacific Union Recorder 100, no. 1 (January 3, 2000): 14.
  • Wiley, Wayne. "Modest proposals on women."  Spectrum 16, no. 3 (August 1985): 62.
  • Wilson, Neal C. "Committee reports on women’s role in the church."  Adventist Review 162, no. 17 (April 25, 1985): 23.
  • Winkler, Penelope Kellogg. "Money, mergers, and marriage—The 1983 Annual Council."  Spectrum 14, no. 3 (December 1983): 44-51.
  • "Women’s ordination: the letters keep coming." Adventist Review 162, no. 13 (March 28, 1985): 4.
  • "Women’s ordination will get further study." Pacific Union Recorder 74, no. 18 (October 28, 1974): 1.
  • "Women and ordination." Australasian Record 83, no. 1 (January 2, 1978): 3.