NAD Ministerial Department's new digital magazine for Adventist clergy was approved by the Apple app store and is now available for download for the iPad according to Dave Gemmell, Associate Director of NAD Ministerial.  “Go to the iPad app store, and do a search for NAD Ministerial. Then download the app. It is around 750 megs so you will need a fast connection,” says Gemmell. 

The first quarter 2013 edition features seven articles on the role of women clergy in the NAD. Wanted, More Female Pastors shares the NAD leadership's desire to increase the number of women in pastoral leadership in the NAD. Women of Influence traces the history of women clergy in the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. Judges, Seminary Deans & Deacons highlights some of the women who played a spiritual leadership role in the Bible. Finding Relevance in Ancient Writings gives some principles of interpreting the scriptures. Let the Women Keep Silent deals with some of the texts that appear to some to limit the role of women in spiritual leadership. Ellen White on Female Leadership takes a look at the teachings of the female co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist church on the role of women in spiritual leadership. Exceptional Pastors opens a window to see how women clergy are already making a difference in the NAD.

Also in the first edition of CALLED is a resource for small groups, prayer meetings, young adult groups, entitled In The Beginning. At the core of this 13 week curriculum is a serial documentary tracing the journey of two college students as they travel across the country looking for clues as to the origin of the universe. Each episode also includes a study guide to help the group discuss and react to what they see. All of the videos and pdfs can be accessed from the CALLED magazine with a wifi connection.