Salem Spanish Adventist Church, also known as Fortaleza Salem, recently celebrated a milestone: nearly 60 members receiving their North American Division Children’s Ministries Certification.“When my wife and I were dating, an older pastoral couple told us, ‘If you want to have a healthy church, work with the children,’” shared Walter Ramos, Fortaleza Salem pastor. “Children [...]
“If you could say one encouraging thing to a survivor of sexual assault, what would it be? Write it on the wall.”On the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, thanks in part to the Storyline Church community and North Pacific Union, more than 20 volunteers spent several days connecting with students and staff through a [...]
Four times a year, North Pacific Union hosts “board week” — a designated time when formal and informal meetings are intentionally scheduled within the same location and time frame.This strategic rhythm brings together leaders, ministry directors and decision-makers from across five states and six conferences for efficient planning, collaborative dialogue and shared discernment. Each board week [...]
Community members in Wenatchee now have a place to grow their own food, thanks to Wenatchee Adventist Church. The community garden, called The Edge, is more than just a community garden; it’s a shift in perspective based on Lev. 19:9–10: “When you harvest, leave the edges for those who are poor and aliens.” This simple yet [...]
"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these'" (Matt. 19:14).Delta Junction Adventist Church in Alaska once found itself missing the joyful sounds of children and prayed for God's blessing. Despite not having a pastor for two years, the congregation's [...]
Kerry L. Heinrich, Adventist Health president and CEO, was recently named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of great leaders in healthcare.They noted Heinrich’s leadership of a mission-driven organization that provides faith-based care and his unique perspective in enhancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency and strategic expansion. “Under his leadership, Adventist Health has successfully acquired five new [...]
Voice of Prophecy, the longest-running media ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, recently announced that Shawn Boonstra, speaker/director of the ministry since 2013, has accepted the invitation of Adventist Review to serve as an associate editor. He will be leaving the Loveland, Colorado-based ministry sometime this summer.“It’s been a privilege to work with Boonstra,” said [...]
"And every day the Lord added to their community those whom He was calling to salvation" (Acts 2:47). The growth of churches is a top priority for Idaho Conference. Therefore, Pentecost 2025, a North American Division evangelism initiative, has answered many prayers. The financial resources, strategic support, spiritual backing, materials and ideas provided by this initiative [...]
Propel Conference, in its third year, attracted 220 participants and 40 presenters and ministry partners to four days of intensive and practical church growth and evangelism training. Participants ranged from new members to pastors, leadership teams, experienced evangelists and church administrators.This was a highly energized group — active leaders already engaged in their churches. The [...]
In recent weeks, there have been reports of non-citizens with proper visas and even legal permanent residence — green cards — being detained at airports and border crossings upon returning to the U.S. after international travel.They are held without cause or explanation, sometimes for several hours. In most cases, they are released and sent on [...]
