ANN Profiles

ANN Profiles

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ANN Profiles episodes

  • ANN Profiles: Gregory Whitsett's Missionary Journey
    In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman and Gregory Whitsett, Adventist Mission planning director, converse about the path of spiritual growth and mission work. Whitsett shares his experiences, from his early years to his missionary work in Laos and Thailand, and his current role in guiding global mission initiatives. This episode offers insight into the challenges and joys of being a missionary and how faith plays an important role in all phases of life.
    1 hr 8 min
  • ANN Profiles: Legacy and faith in Ted Wilson's journey
    In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman and Ted Wilson, President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, discuss the importance of faith, family legacy, and the challenges faced in church leadership.
    Episode highlights:
    • Ted Wilson's personal story, including his childhood in Cairo, Egypt.
    • The impact of his family's missionary work.
    • His family’s heritage in the Adventist faith.
    • His journey in ministry.
    • The challenges and miracles faced during Wilson's service in Russia.
    • Reflections on the responsibilities and challenges of leading the global Adventist Church.
    • The importance of faith, personal witnessing, and the need for a relationship with God.
    1 hr 24 min
  • ANN Profiles: Alyssa Truman's Path to Ministry
    In this episode of ANN Profiles, the original host of this podcast and assistant director of communication for the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists, Alyssa Truman, takes on the role of the interviewee and engages in a conversation with Sam Neves about her unique journey from learning and creativity during her childhood to leading major communication initiatives for the Adventist World Church.
    Episode highlights:
    • The call to ministry
    • Transition to leadership
    • The challenges of managing the social media channels for the Adventist World Church
    • Vision for the future initiatives in church communication and media
    1 hr 10 min
  • Gerson Santos on Disciple-Making, Pastoral Ministry, Mentorship, and Knowing Jesus
    ANN Profiles host Alyssa Truman is joined by Gerson Santos, associate secretary of the Adventist Church. Santos shares his life story and spiritual journey growing up in the Church, being baptized at 10, and having a personal encounter with Jesus at 16.

    Listen to his philosophy of mission-focused pastoral ministry and his passion for disciple-making.

    Also, in this episode: humor and insight into Adventist leadership, reflections on the pandemic, Church Manual changes, and more.
    1 hr 12 min
  • General Conference Associate Secretary Karen Porter: Wife, Church Leader, Missionary
    In this episode of ANN Profiles, Alyssa Truman interviews Karen Porter, associate secretary of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists. Episode highlights:
    • Overcoming Challenges Abroad
    • Journeying from Sri Lanka to Russia
    • Family Sacrifices for Missionary Life
    • Building Missionary Support Systems
    • Responding to God’s Call

    This episode is for aspiring missionaries, church leaders, and anyone looking to learn about how the Adventist Church functions.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Visionary Leadership and Mission: An Insightful Conversation with Erton Köhler
    Erton Köhler, a prominent leader in the Adventist Church, shares his perspectives on effective leadership, the importance of mission, and the art of disciple-making. Köhler shares his life story with ANN Profiles host Alyssa Truman, recounting his challenges, triumphs, and valuable lessons on maintaining church identity while actively participating in the community. His discussion on the church’s unity and the balance between tradition and innovation offers a fresh perspective on spiritual leadership. Join us as we explore key aspects of church growth, the role of youth in church, and the significance of adapting to cultural differences in ministry.
    1 hr 13 min
  • ANN Profiles: Jeffrey Brown’s Path to Global Leadership
    On this episode of ANN PROFILES, host Alyssa Truman delves into the captivating life story of Adventist leader, Jeffrey Brown. From his early days in Birmingham, England, to his remarkable journey through various leadership roles within the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
    Episode highlights:
    • Leadership roles in the Church
    • Brown’s editorial contributions
    • Cultural reflections and challenges
    • Outreach and global ministries
    1 hr 7 min
  • Geoffrey Mbwana Talks Faith, African Worship, and Spiritual Heritage
    ANN Profiles host, Alyssa Truman, interviews Geoffrey Mbwana, a general vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Geoffrey shares his personal journey, including his upbringing in Tanzania and his transition from teaching to church administration.
    Episode highlights:
    • Mbwana talks about the challenges and joys of various leadership roles.
    • The importance of servant leadership, humility, and allowing God to guide the church.
    • The value of personal evangelism in African culture and the role of love and respect in effective leadership.

    Mbwana’s story is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of loving service in ministry.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Human Resources Director Shares Her Heart for Her Work
    Lori Williams joins ANN Profiles host Alyssa Truman to share her life story. Lori is the director of Human Resources for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and was born and raised in and around Hagerstown, Maryland.
    Episode highlights:
    • Adventist education
    • The difference between boarding academies and day academies
    • The journey to the workforce
    • Difficult decisions and emotional challenges while working in Human Resources
    • Living the Gospel in the workplace
    • A call to action for young people.

    To listen to Lori’s life story in full, this episode is for you.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Vyacheslav Demyan: Broadcasting Hope and Connecting with Mission
    This week’s guest on ANN Profiles with Alyssa Truman is Vyacheslav Demyan, newly-appointed president of Hope Channel International. In this episode, Vyacheslav shares his life story, recounting his experience of growing up as a devout Christian in the Soviet Union, where his first Bible was confiscated by a KGB officer when he was just 8 years old, then losing his faith completely as a teen.
    Episode Highlights:
    • Ministering through wavering faith
    • Connecting people with the mission, not just the message
    • The role of communication and media in evangelism
    • The importance of Christ’s method in reaching people

    Discover how Vyacheslav made a significant shift from studying medicine and music to eventually attending seminary and serving the World Church as the president of Hope Channel. Gain insights into the details of his remarkable journey in this enlightening episode.
    1 hr 8 min

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ANN Profiles is hosted by Alyssa Truman, an assistant director of the Communication Department of the Adventist World Church. This inspirational series features the life journeys of over 150…