From October 29-31, 2005, the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies in the Philippines hosted a Theological Forum on the topic “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth.” About 150 participants filled the air-conditioned amphitheater of the new administration building listening to the three presenters from the Biblical Research Institute of the General Conference. Kwabena Donkor, Ekkehardt Mueller, and Gerhard Pfandl presented topics ranging from ”the Reality of the Heavenly Sanctuary” to “Women’s Ordination.” The organizers of the Forum had made ample provision for question time after each presentation; and these question times turned out to be as interesting as the lectures themselves. Participants expressed their appreciation for the candid and timely messages and the opportunity to interact with the presenters on issues of concern to them and the worldwide church.

Following the Forum, the Biblical Research Institute scholars met with the seminary faculty to discuss ways in which the two institutions can work together more closely in the future.