"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 [...]
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 [...]
