Work-Life Balance and Spiritual Integration

Career Guidance and Purpose -how to use professional skills and talents to serve God and others. Financial Stewardship -biblical principles of managing finances, budgeting, saving, and giving. Balancing Relationships - navigating personal relationships (romantic, familial, friendships) while remaining grounded in faith. Spiritual Growth in Busy Times - finding time for devotion and deepening one's spiritual life despite a busy career. Faith in the Workplace - stand firm in faith, and be a witnes for Christ in a secular environment.

I would like the Adventist Church to address topics like managing work-life balance while staying committed to faith, dealing with workplace challenges as a believer, and navigating relationships as young professionals.

"Generations in Harmony" program: A program to bring younger and older church members together, helping them understand and appreciate each other. It bridges the gap between generations, ensuring everyone feels included and valued in the church. 1. Group Conversations Mix young and older members into small groups to talk about faith, worship, and life challenges. 2. Skill Swaps Younger members teach technology, like using social media or smartphones. Older members share life lessons, spiritual advice, or church traditions. 3. Worship Teamwork Teams of different generations plan Sabbath programs together. Blend modern and traditional ideas for a meaningful worship experience. 4. Community Service Projects Work together on activities like feeding programs, clean-ups, or outreach events. Build connections while serving others. 5. Reflection Time End each session by sharing what everyone learned or enjoyed. Use the feedback to improve future gatherings. Lessons: Helps people understand each other better. Builds friendships across generations. Creates a more united and welcoming church family. Makes everyone feel they belong, no matter their age or background.

Work-Life Balance and Spiritual Integration

To make the Adventist Church and AY program more relevant to young professionals, it should be more flexible and accommodating in activities that not only glorify God but also address real-life challenges. Programs could include work-life balance, career growth, financial management, and mental health. Discussions on relationships, handling rejection, and stress management would also be valuable. Additionally, providing guidance on ethical decision-making, balancing faith and career, and offering opportunities for service and mission work would help young professionals feel supported and connected to the church community.

Self reclaimation Spiritual life vs. career life how to balance

1. Managing Stress and Pressure in the Workplace Practical strategies rooted in faith to handle workplace stress while maintaining spiritual health. 2. Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith Guidance on how to combat anxiety using biblical principles, prayer, and trust in God. 3. Balancing Career and Ministry Exploring ways to integrate professional skills into church ministry and make careers a platform for witnessing. 4. Rediscovering the Call to Ministry Amid Career Pursuits Addressing why young professionals often prioritize personal success over ministry and how to realign with God’s mission. 5. The Role of Adventist Young Professionals in the Church’s Mission Highlighting the importance of acknowledging, supporting, and involving Adventist young professionals in church activities and leadership. 6. Time Management for Busy Young Professionals Tips for balancing work, personal life, and spiritual growth effectively. 7. Building a Support Network in the Church Encouraging mentorship and peer support among Adventist professionals to foster growth and accountability. 8. Spiritual Practices for Busy Lives Creative ways to maintain a consistent devotional life despite hectic schedules. 9. Navigating Ethical Challenges at Work as a Christian Equipping young professionals to stand firm in their faith when faced with workplace dilemmas. 10. The Church’s Role in Empowering Adventist Young Professionals A call for churches to actively engage and invest in the spiritual and professional growth of their young members. 11. The Role of Tithes and Offerings in Financial Stewardship for Young Professionals: Explaining how tithing and offerings can shape financial stewardship and contribute to personal spiritual growth, while also emphasizing the role young professionals play in supporting the church’s mission through faithful giving.

Create some programs that are suited for our level, like seminars for the young professionals especially life advices in order to practically help us balance Faith, work and etc.

1. New generational activities, topics and programs that will cater the young professional attending in Adventist church. 2. Work-Life-Spiritual Balance 3. Community and Social Support 4. Personal and Spiritual Growth 5. Digital and Technological Engagement 6. Financial Stewardship 7. Advocacy and Social Responsibility 8. Life Transitions and Planning 9. Family Life Programs 10. Career Development and Mentorship

Career-Spiritual Life Balance

- outreach related to field of expertise - mentoring programs (new professionals to be mentored by more senior professionals in the same field) - workshops for upgrading financial and interpersonal skills to improve career prospects - more spiritual/social gatherings among peers

Retreats, adventure trips, or local meet-ups to foster deeper connections to enhance spiritual health. Skill-based volunteering, mission trips designed for busy professionals with flexible schedules.

Dealing with burnout and Sabbath work schedules as a medical health professional during sabbath

To have a lecture on how you will stand your faith outside of the church. To have a mental discussion to the young professionals since they are exhausted at work.

Handling work-life balance.

*given naman ang spiritual jud (kabalo naman ang tanan) * mas ma feel sa matag professional nga include diay cya (dli magbase sa mga naabot dili pareha sa outside world). Basta maka conclude na this is my FAMILY, belong jud diay ko sa AYP. Haha (Sense of inclusivity) * Mas ma develop or mo grow pa personally, professionally or in career (in spiritual side). All aspects nalang hehe

1. Leadership Training 2. Mindset and Attitude that a Young Christian Should Possess 3. Personal Identity and Christian Standards Alignment 4. Strengthening of Faith 5. Transitions of Roles in the Ministry 6. Navigating Relationship with Brethren from Different Stages 7. Financial Literacy 8. Integrating Faith and Work 9. How Can a Young Adult Get Involve in the Ministry 10. Empowering Young Adults to develop decision-making skills and other life skills.

Topics: Mental and emotional well-being, prayer, relationship with God, career growth Activities: anything that would foster community engagement and connection

Mental Health Awareness Balancing Faith and Career Peer Pressure and Decision-Making Healthy Relationships Social Media and Digital Well-being Environmental Stewardship Community Service and Outreach Handling Failure and Disappointments . Character Development

Work life balance, love courtship and marriage

For me it’s the daily devotionals before going to work and providing a better program on how to incorporate work and worship.

Variety of activities for everybody to participate, especially the topic on how to help and give support to others in their working environments and working hours in connection to faith and Sabbath keeping

Gen Z young professionals and how they should maintain spiritual growth despite daily challenges.

Work life balance, Essence of Life, To whom or which should we pour all of our energy on, building relationships with young professionals

How to address Sabbath conflicts at work

Incorporate topics that are more relevant for my demographic such as work-life balance

A seminar that focuses on the strengthening the faith of the young professionals in the fields of their expertise and at the same time how to share God messages even in the busyness of the work place where they in.

Seminars on balancing work and spirituality especially in young professionals who are working outside our institutions. Problems or issues about sabbath keeping and work.

Weekly spiritual support group meetings, programs that foster personality and professional development, and activities that promote reaching-out to non-SDA collegues or friends…

These are the topics that I think could better support young professionals: Mental Health Support: Creating safe spaces to discuss mental health and its intersection with faith, career, and relationships. Navigating Singleness and Marriage: Honest conversations about finding a life partner, building healthy relationships, and maintaining God-centered marriages. Mentorship Programs: Pairing young professionals with experienced Adventists in similar fields for guidance and encouragement.

Professional growth and Spiritual Growth related activities that would bring back the fire within the YP, that would encourage them to be more active and engage in every church program and activities.

Tips about finding work, how to balance work and church, and tips about adulting

Provided meaningful and intentional programs. Like: 1. Devotionals for Professionals-Create or share devotionals that address workplace challenges and inspire faith in daily tasks. 2. Entrepreneurship Support- Provide training and resources for starting and running businesses aligned with Christian values. 3. Mindfulness and Prayer Sessions- Offer programs focused on stress relief, such as guided prayer, meditation, or wellness workshops. 4. Financial Literacy Programs- Teach budgeting, investing, and tithing based on biblical principles.

The four aspects of life that should have a balanced program are mental, physical, social, and, most importantly, spiritual training and activities.

Work Life Balance

Conventions or Fellowships for Adventist Young Professionals These gatherings serve as a dynamic platform where Adventist young professionals can openly collaborate, engage, and build meaningful connections. Through these events, they are given opportunities to explore how they can effectively contribute to the ministry, develop their leadership skills, and grow both spiritually and professionally. By fostering a supportive network, these conventions empower young professionals to use their talents and expertise in service to God and their communities.

Marriage counseling, work ethic, Family relationship, work with no Sabbath compromises, and many others

Seminars like Managing Your Boss, Managing Your Time, or How to Shine as an Adventist in the workplace.

Sharing of testimonies about how you stand your faith at work. Or other inspiring testimonies happened at work.

Mental health related programs, work-life-church balance discussions, skill-based workshops/trainings (there are many to offer),

In my case, i really try my best to integrate in the AY program activities that can relate all ages. We no longer sing action songs. I collaborate with women's organization, health department. Like for example, we had our health lectures that we used during the VOY two years ago. We finished all of those last years tapping other members to hold the lecture. For tjis year, i am planning to have a cooking tips or cooking demo and healthy juices for this nutrition month. I believe that if young professionals and youth will collaborate in the Sabbath afternoon, the program and service will improve. Last December, we had our grandparents appreciation day. All ages participated.. We had our motif for dress, "1980's*. I think the church can also go with the monthly celebration in the government. This February we will talk about the different types, form, expressions and languages of love. If it's mental health month, fire prevention, father's/mother's day, nutrition month, i suggest that we will integrate this to our program. The young professionals and the older ones will be the Lecturers. I also create questions tht i may use for group dynamics. This includes sharings per group, testimonies. Mostly, members get emotional, appreciating the presence of all members.

1. Balancing work life and spirituality 2.

United Prayer Community Work Sexuality Singleness How to have a Devotional Life How to Prayer (most don't know how to pray) that's what i learned when I was starting to pray and still learning now. Pastor Pavel Goia and Pastor Ron Closet has wonderful insights on these. Small group potlucks Small group Discussions with openness on any topics. LGBTQ Prayer Discipling To let young people discuss even uncomfortable topics without judgement and without labelling. Young people think so let them ask questions that's how we grow. Please don't label them if they as questions.

TOPICS: CAREER CHOICES, SABBATH, COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIP WITH UNBELIEVERS , CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, OBEDIENCE, CHOICE OF MUSIC, MODESTY IN GROOMING, CHILD GUIDANCE FOR YOUNG MOTHERS

Topics on professional development with spiritual upliftment, laws protecting Sabbath keeping/religious freedom, health, connection with other young professionals, etc.

Work opportunities without sabbath sched

Strengthen the faith of the Young Professionals and deal with some circumstances that Young Professionals are facing today.

Mental health. Stable Job/Employment. There must be an organization of adventist professionals, that is duly recognize by the government, if possible, that is one of the main purpose is to help younger adventist people to get a stable job in harmony with our belief. Helping each other improving standard of living. And through this, we could be a better assets of our local churches and the mission in spreading the gospel. Hopefully you won't take it as badly.

Any topics to enhance spirituality of the young professionals such as bible markings,spirit of prophecy forum, young professionals camps, workshops and many more.

Topics: Job/work versus Faith, Activities: Job fair among adventist communities,

Musical instruments learning Note reading MasterGuide practical applications Professional seminars that promotes spirituality (example: discussions for teachers teaching outside our schools)

Career Guidance and Convention

Team building to reunite and reconnect with other young professionals.

do a outreach program to all young professionals

As for me, it would be nice to have an active organization for the young professional though we have but not just as active as others (women’s, youths, etc)

Bitaw, for me lang as a youth specially sa AY Program is that siguro ang mahimo tang ma Abi abihun specially Ng naa tay mga new faces na Makita Kay sauna isa sa akoang giganahan nga mobalik jud ko sa AY Program is that Makita nako Ang amega nako sa simbahan nga kusog kaayo mo Abi Abi sa akoa, kanang feeling nga og Makita ko niya sa simbahan is permi ko niyang Gina kumusta, Gina invite Gina uban uban sa bisan onsa nga activities that time Kay sauna man gud grabi kaayo nako kaulawon sa simbahan permi rajud ko naas kilid or Dili mag apil2 sa program Kay lagi mahadlok ko nga ipa lead ko sa prayer or sa bisan onsa nga task Kay lagi Wala koy confidence makig storya atubangan sa tao specially sa Church, but one thing nga ganahan ko mosimba and excited ko is that naay isa ka tao na akoang Gina look forward that time nga Makita og mauban nako sya tungud saiyahang ka active sa activity sa church sa bisan onsa nga program sya jud na mag participate and Ang ganahan sad nako is permi ko niya Gina pangita permi ko niya nga ipa apil kana bitawng ma feel jud nako nga belong jud ko, nga grupo Kay saiyahang pagka thoughtful na Inspired ko nga mahimo pud nga pariha saiyaha nga kahibaw mo ampo, kahibaw mokanta, kahibaw mo preside, kahibaw mo promotional talk, kahibaw mo lead sa mga youth, kahibaw makig higala og daghan syag suod nga amega, di jud nako ni sya malimtan tungud sa simple lang nga kinaiya niya nga iyahang ginapakita every Sabbath na inspired ko nga mamahimong susama pud saiyaha nga magamit sa church and daghan maamega nga kahibaw pud mokanta kanang naa Kay confidence. A simple Abi abihun nato atoang mga higala mga bisita to the point na atoa jud sila ubanon e invite sa mga programs and activities sud sa simbahan pangumustaon and e encourage and make a bonding with them

Care group and spiritual matters ..like pastors and elders should act as spiritual leaders not just leaders who are plotting programs ...they should be a role model..

Maybe providing enough job offers based on their courses as Adventists would help ensure that it's not hard for us to work in our profession while also allowing us to do ministry without any pressure.

School sabbath

Spiritual bonding, Group bible study/ Group bible sharing

Sabbath day and testimonies of everyone

Selflessness and Faithfulness --- even if others are not and the church programs do not align to one's standard.

Recently I attended convention in SDA young professionals in Davao and somewhat I like it, meeting SDA young professionals and potential partner in life. Haha

How to overcome temptation in the workplace

Time management seminar

Topics that focused on the Overcoming common crises of Young Professionals, ways to be a light in our workplace, and how to deal with adulting stage. Topics that deals with the realities of life. About the activities, I would recommend community services. Or mission trips. In our conference, all teachers from Adventist Schools are annually going to places to have evangelistic effort.

#1: how to prioritize the ministry even with a professional life (or maybe how to better intertwine ministry and career) #2: tips on how to form small groups in the workplace for sharing God's Word

Young professionals workshops

Livelihood training programs/ programs that are in line with the individual's career, Mental Health, Sex Education

An outlet to be used to serve within the church. More fellowship with other young professionals

Group dynamics is the best activity in every AY worship because everyone can participate and can share their ideas.

More programs for Young professionals

(1) Stress Management, (2) Daily Devotional through trying time, (3) Prioritizing and Giving Time for the Lord in Today's Time.

Spiritual Gifts program

Use the young professionals to do lectures depending on their careers or professions. Example for a pharmacists, he/she should lecture about how to take medicines properly and etc.

More on spiritual, social, intellectual and courtship and marriage

There's a lot of activities in the church, I guess I need only support from them. Through their support young professionals could be better specially in leading the youth. We really need advises from them .

Character, Spiritual growth

Leadership seminar/activity Topics about handling finance, a christian way Handling Mental Health How to be act as christian despite the toxicity in your work setting

AYF program for young professionals.

Advice from older and much experienced professionals

It’s better if they have the same program in morning (i mean the sabbath school program & divine program). No more playing/game activities. I know it’s fun but not everyone is enjoying it.

Spiritual social gathering

In-door and out-door spiritual and social activities Topics that can uplift our spiritual growth and relationship with God

Interactive programs for youth. Activities for spiritual growth. If ever, livelihood program for other out of school youth member.

To have a more active community with fellow Young Professionals

Anything that can make young professionals to be be involved

Professional Growth Seminars/Lectures; DOLE guidelines; Scholarships for advanced studies

I would like to acknowledge the leadership of our leaders from General to local churches. There are many factors to consider when conducting the prior activities and when the activity itself is necessary for the particular place but to my observation, the activity or program of Pathfinder or Masterguide is the demand of our church. It would be a help for the youth in Adventist community. Another is the fellowship from other mission maybe, in addition to that the spiritual retreat. Moreover, Bible reading should be encouraged and daily prayer. We need the leader who knows in implementation of the programs prior to what had agreed upon. The best to it is touched our heart while being enlightened and keep our spirit driven to be a light.

Understanding more about our spiritual beliefs

Job Opportunities

Adventist church should encourage the young professionals to give time and share their expertise like conducting lecture during AY so that they would feel more useful.

The importance of being equally yoke with the believer, same faith lifelong partner and how to maintain, prolong and live eternally with one another (specifically focuses to personality differences).

How to overcome life’s current challenges as a young professional. I love a proper way of discussion, small group discussions or a support group type of community. Where there is no judgement, where people can open up with their problems so we can support each other.

Work related topics

To be involved in the ministry to have a platform where professionals can level off and share their views

-Fellowship activities aimed at making connections with fellow young professionals. -Community outreach wherein each young professional may render service in accordance with their profession.

It is better to teach our young professionals about evangelism. Particularly in making sermons "PROPER SERMONS" not just talking nonsense in the pulpit like an entertainer. Teach them how to play musical instruments that are relevant to the church program. Nowadays, as I have observed, some of our churches now resemble a karaoke hall. Church members rely on the projected lyrics while singing along with the MIDI/Minos One music. We are now lacking youth that are knowledgeable on playing musical instrument.

Career Guidance. Career Testimonies.

Creating Young (SDA) Professionals Network

Professional Training: Finding work For marriage Career guidance Etc

Help spiritual growth, mental specially those people having difficult times and can't express their feelings.

Post-graduate degree because it’s hard to find schools that will not affect sabbath

The church could have a printed guide of topics to be discussed during AY program to encourage participation of young adult professionals.

Mental Health, Emotional Support, Emotional Intelligence, Evangelistic Efforts, & Work Support

Bible study and small group Prayer and reflection Spiritual mentorship

Weekly meet ups "Kumustahay" session — a practice we do every night during our worship time. Give a highlight of what happened during the day.

To have a program or activities for Young professional. Like retreat or camping, hiking.

Professional activities such as recreational

Enrichment program or support groups in line with our current work

find their interests to entice their involvement for that cause. As something that young professionals can relate to

spiritual reformation

Medical missions which involve young professionals

Use of social media, active roles of singke professionals in specific areas (e.g. home, work), nutrition, lifestyle

More support from the board and parents regarding how to unite the young professionals

How to motivates more professional to attend the AY program , labaw na shifting ang schedule lisud kaayo mag attend kay mas gusto nlng ka matulog sa imong time nabilin kaysa mag adto sa AY.

More programs for young professionals

career relationships involvement in evangelism

Topic: Effective workplace evangelism. Activity: Workshops

The church need to conduct a specific programs, simenar weeklly. For young professionals para magamit pod mi sa church.

Learning the diff. of assets and liabilities, budgeting money, time management, passive income, Good steward

More discussions and advice for young SDA Professionals working outside SDA institutions.

Financial Stability, Mental Health, Strengthening faith, Relationship (Love, Courtship and Marriage)

CLOSE COMMUNICATIONS PRAYER MEETINGS BIBLE STUDIES SOCIAL NIGHTS

Personal Relationship with God ang Spiritual Empowerment to avaoid stress and anxiety.

establishing specific support/care group for each profession networking opportunities

Outreach program for young professionals

Career assessment program. Job Counseling. Finding business owners in the church that would be willing to train new graduates. Make a bulletin board were you can advertise job hiring.

More opportunities for young professionals to share their talents or impower young professionals to propose projects that will help in the furtherance of God's work.

More spiritual skills and motivation

Intimate Relationship with God Outreach program to native tribes Prayer

Utilize skills and talent of Young professionals

spiritual retreat

Activities that young professionals can pick up as a hobby

A quick refresher on SDA Beliefs but the period covers at least a month. Or have discussions that somewhat branches off from the Sabbath School lesson of the week, putting on a different POV. whst usually happens is the conclusions in Sabbath School lessons are too general

Sabbath schools and AY progs

Bring back the Sabbath School for the youth

Maybe it would be nice to have lectures, open forums and united prayers.

Developing Young Professionals' skills and talents to better serve the church and the community

Marriage Financial Management Ministry at work

Faithful despite of challenges

Adress How to cope up everything when you are exhausted from all the work for the whole week.

Health, wealth, career growth, family, relationships, future plans, retirement

1. Mental Health 2. Trainings to be Missionaries (local programs - because national and international programs are not accessible by everyone 3.Music Lesson every Sabbath afternoon 4. Train the church to develop and initiate income generating projects to support the missions (locally and internationally) 5. Character Development Lectures or Seminars that are inspired by the character of Jesus

SORRY CAN'T THINK OF ANY, BECAUSE ANY ACTIVITIES REQUIRES TIME TO TAKE PART IN IT, AND AS A WORKING INDIVIDUAL FREE TIME IS QUITE A RARITY.

As what I observe today, people are becoming more and more heinous. I hope that not just the professionals but every Adventist member would take the call seriously. I just understood yesterday of how great our mission is in spreading the gospel. The harvest is indeed plentiful but the laborers are so few. I foresee that we need to conduct seminars or sermons focusing on "answering the call" or "evangelism". This, I understood is the purpose why we are here. I hope soon, I can finally answer His call too.

Programs tailor fit for young professionals

Mental Health: Offering support and resources for managing stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Financial Management: Teaching principles of financial stewardship, budgeting, and investing.

ACTIVITIES AND TOPICS THAT WE CAN RELATE TO AS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Prayer

Church participation during Career development

How can young professionals be a true beckon of light wherever God may put them?

Fellowships and conventions for AYPs and yound adults to build connections with other professionals

Personal Growth in Physical, Mental, Emotional, Financial, and Spiritual.

Career & Partnership

We can create programs that showcase our professions, our work, and our purpose. By doing so, we inspire the youth to pursue their own dreams and help them realize that they too can achieve their goals.

Topics about: how to live a life well in real world with a connection of God of course, how to prepare in Marriage, how to be faithful to God and to your partner practically, how to handle business with the help of God, how to be a good parents, how to train up a child in accordance to the Lord, how to cope up in the real world, but still bringing the light of God, how to neglect bad companionship, how to be friendly inside the church, for everyone not to feel left behind instead they will feel belongingness, how to be Christ like character practically (character development), how to choose a good partner, and how to put God in the center of relationship. I know some of these are in the book of EGW, but still different if we discuss it inside the church.

Seminar for all professionals in each Mission or union, like there will be gathering that would encourage all adventist professional to stand firm and aI would like to suggest the union or Mission to help our graduates to dins a job local or international, so that they can be a big support like financial or moral support to any church activities.