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: [...]
Last fall, Medford Adventist Church celebrated a milestone in its ministry with the release of its first praise and worship album, All Voices, Vol. 1. This heartfelt, self-produced album, recorded live during church services, is a gift to the congregation and beyond.The album, featuring more than 25 musicians from the church, reflects the diverse talents [...]
Portland Adventist Academy is blessed with more than outstanding educators; it's blessed with staff who deeply invest in the lives of their students, both inside and outside the classroom. At PAA, teaching goes beyond textbooks — it’s about cultivating relationships and inspiring young people to become Christ-centered, character-driven individuals. Walking through the halls of PAA, one [...]
There is a number that resonates with those involved in campus ministry: 25 million — the approximate number of students attending one of the more than 5,400 colleges and universities across the U.S. How many of them should hear about Jesus? For John Leis, Washington Conference public campus ministries director and North Pacific Union Adventist Christian [...]
In a heartfelt initiative of Pentecost 2025, Eugene Spanish Church in Oregon set out on a powerful mission to transform lives through faith. In January 2025, they positioned a large, vibrant heart on the pulpit, inviting church members to write the names of individuals they wanted to lead to Jesus. Throughout each service, the congregation came [...]
Moving to a new school is hard for anyone — meeting new people, experiencing a new environment and making new friends aren't always easy. This was the case for one particular student at Teton Adventist Christian School. She was having an incredible challenge with accepting this change in her life. She didn’t want to be at [...]
Walla Walla University has long been preparing students for acceptance into and excellence in a wide variety of post-graduate health programs — medical, dental, physical therapy and more. In fall 2023, to better serve students planning to enter the health professions, WWU established Center for Health Professions.Directed by Jeremy Wiggins, WWU biology associate professor, Center [...]
