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 [...]
The creative minds of this year’s computer numerically controlled prototyping class designed and constructed their own unique furniture for children. They learned how to use complex machinery and software to take their ideas from quick-sketch design to physical products that could support child learning and play. Every fall quarter, Jefre Humbert, product design instructor, teaches students [...]
On May 2, 2025, the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will livestream a special one-hour prayer meeting. The first such meeting ushered in the 10 Day of Prayer on Jan. 8.NAD president G. Alexander Bryant shared that the division recognizes "our great need to stay in a mindset of knowing our continual [...]
In early February 2025, Walla Walla University department of biological sciences invited Bill Hayes, Loma Linda University professor and WWU alum, to present “The Kiss of Death: Venom Composition Variation and Why It Matters,” which focused on venomous animals that deliver toxins through a wound created by a bite, sting or puncture. Hayes' presentation was [...]
Jalysa Conway, Christian screenwriter, recently visited Walla Walla University for several days to share with university students and community members the realities of professional screenwriting and her own unique journey to success.Conway has worked on television series like Grey’s Anatomy and 9-1-1: Lone Star and is currently collaborating with Spike Lee and Rebecca Murge on [...]
Imagine two church board meetings happening at the same time. These two churches, both well-attended and deeply rooted in Adventist tradition, are separated only by a few miles. As they gather to discuss evangelism, the approaches diverge in unexpected ways.In the first meeting, one board member — an elder — remarks that due to the [...]
You are what you eat, or so the saying goes. This applies to your heart too. Making small adjustments to your daily diet can make a big impact on your heart health. Here are some ideas for smart choices you can make for your heart throughout the day.Quick, Healthy BreakfastsBreakfast gives you a chance to [...]
"If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal" (1 Cor. 13:1).Did you know that there are estimated to be more than 7,000 languages in existence? I often wish I could simply speak more than one. When my wife [...]
Create a colorful place mat using just paper, scissors and your creativity!Supplies Needed:Three to four sheets of colorful paper or white paper to colorKid-friendly scissorsStickers, markers or crayons for decoratingGlue or tape to secure the endsInstructions:Pick your paper: Choose a bright-colored sheet of paper or decorate a plain one with crayons and markers.Fold and cut: [...]
