"What if we’ve been going about evangelism all wrong?" That’s the question William "Billy" Hungate, a pastor who previously served at Sunnyside Adventist Church, posed as he wrote, “Believe, Become, Belong, Bless” in a vertical stack on a large sheet of paper in front of him.“Traditionally, our evangelism starts with an evangelistic series that asks [...]
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists is embarking on an ambitious mission to cultivate a network of 10,000 digital disciples. Whether you're already sharing your faith online or curious about getting started, this initiative has something for you.As a media strategist, Ernesto Hernandez, Washington Conference media director, actively works in a faith-based digital environment and [...]
In the 21st century, the concept of a third space — a place between work and home where people build community and foster connections — is increasingly elusive, with nearly 50% of Americans reportedly feeling alone.1Historically, the church served as a cornerstone of third spaces and fulfilled an important role in community building. But as [...]
Follow the daily reading plan and you will read the entire Bible in a year. May 1: Num. 14–15 May 2: Num. 16–17 May 3: Num. 18–22 May 5: Num. 23–25 May 6: Num. 26–27 May 7: Num. 28–30 May 8: Num. 31–32 May 9: Num. 33–34 May 10: Num. 35–36 May 12: Deut. 1–4 [...]
In February 2024, 99 high school students from eight schools and one home school co-op in North Pacific Union gathered at Camp MiVoden in Hayden, Idaho, to participate in a prayer retreat for youth. This prayer-nurturing event was planned by the Upper Columbia Conference education department in partnership with Prayeradigm Shift ministry team. The retreat focused on [...]
What a time to be parenting a Generation Z kid! There are so many things vying for my children’s attention. I want to be doing intentional things in my parenting journey that show them who Christ is, but, I am not going to lie, it’s hard. I am always reading books, articles and blog posts. I [...]
The North Pacific Union Young Adult LIFE Tour will be held April 19–20, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Adventist Church, 11125 SE 172nd Ave, Happy Valley, Oregon 97086. The Friday check-in will begin at 6:15 p.m. (Pacific). Steven Argue will be the featured presenter, with special guest worship leader, Robert Leslie Jr. Registration is free and [...]
Upper Columbia Conference recently ordained two pastors, James Ash and Jake Wilkinson, into the ministry.“Ordination or commissioning is a significant milestone in a pastor’s professional development and it’s wonderful to see the church affirm these men in their ministry,” shared Eric Brown, UCC ministerial director.Ash, Stateline Adventist Church and Dayton Adventist Church pastor, was ordained [...]
Jennifer Schmidt recently joined Oregon Conference as a new associate superintendent of education. No stranger to the Oregon Conference education field, Schmidt made the transition from her role as Columbia Adventist Academy vice principal and teacher in Battle Ground, Washington. In an interview with the Oregon Conference communication team, Schmidt shared that she recognizes the struggles [...]
God has demonstrated His love and kindness powerfully in Wenatchee Spanish Adventist Church in Upper Columbia Conference during the latter part of 2023 and the early months of 2024.Each Sabbath, we have rejoiced in having 10–20 visitors attend our worship services. During the week of Oct. 1–7, 2023, approximately 50 people visited the church. During Thanksgiving [...]
