"Objections to Baptism" is part of the series of webinars for the Pentecost 2025 Virtual Training hosted by the North American Division on April 25, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET.

Many people have questions or concerns about baptism. How can we respond in a way that is both biblical and compassionate? Debleaire Snell, Pastor of Oakwood University Church, Elizabeth Talbot, Director of Jesus 101 Bible Institute, and Roger Hernandez, Ministerial and Evangelism Director for the Southern Union Conference, will explore the most common objections to baptism and provide effective ways to guide individuals toward a deeper understanding of this important commitment.

In Acts 2, one can see how Pentecost dramatically impacted the early church. It marked the fulfillment of Jesus Christ’s promise to send the Holy Spirit to empower and guide His disciples. On that day, as the Holy Spirit filled Christ’s followers, the church multiplied in number from 120 to 3,000 believers.

The Pentecost serves as a reminder today of the call to engage in mission and evangelism. All of us church leaders and members, play a pivotal role in mobilizing for evangelism. With Pentecost 2025, our goal in North America is to hold at least 3,000 proclamation initiatives in 2025, with 2024 a year of “Preparing for Pentecost.” We are in this together! Let’s take the words of Matthew 24:14 to heart: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (NIV).

Pentecost 2025 is for all Seventh-day Adventist churches across the North American Division. Every member, pastor, teacher, young adult, student, and children is encouraged to participate.