Roanoke, USA—The ‘Revive 25’ conference was held from July 18-20, in remembrance of the 100 years of the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement. It was a powerful reminder of the miraculous ways God has preserved His people thus far. Throughout the weekend, we were surrounded by stories—some shared from the pulpit, others in quiet conversations—of faith that held firm when everything else was shaken. It was special to speak with individuals who endured trials and rejection for their convictions, the same faith that sparked the movement from its early beginnings. Their lives were not marked by comfort or applause, but by a deep, costly obedience that still speaks volumes today. Seeing familiar faces after so many years made the experience even more meaningful. It felt like a homecoming shaped by purpose rather than nostalgia.
The messages, especially from the special Week of Prayer held during the centennial, didn’t just celebrate history, but also called us back to the principles that characterize us. They reminded us that revival is not about numbers or noise, but about returning to the place where faith costs something and still says “yes”. The Sabbath message, “One Hundred Years Closer”, captured that spirit perfectly, not as a tribute to the past, but as a charge for the future. One hundred years have passed, but the urgency remains. We leave with full hearts, clearer eyes, and a renewed sense of the sacred responsibility to carry forward what others once risked everything to begin.
