Children’s ministries leaders across North Pacific Union are deepening their training in the Alive in Jesus Sabbath School curriculum, now expanding to Kindergarten and Primary classes after last year’s focus on Baby Steps and Beginners.“We already have positive reports from churches implementing Baby Steps,” said Sherri Uhrig, North American Division children’s ministries director. “They are [...]
Children’s ministry leaders across North Pacific Union are deepening their training in the Alive in Jesus Sabbath School curriculum, now expanding to Kindergarten and Primary classes after last year’s focus on Baby Steps and Beginners.“We already have positive reports from churches implementing Baby Steps,” said Sherri Uhrig, North American Division children’s ministries director. “They are [...]
Last summer I went backpacking for four days around Snowgrass Flats with my friends Calia Clark and Sarah Reimche-Vu. For two days we clambered up steep hills studded with wildflowers and swaying firs, slept under the night sky as shooting stars streaked past and woke to a world covered in glittering dew drops and the scent [...]
Summer internships can be a valuable — and even required — part of the university experience. However, because internships can pay less than other summer work, many students who work summer internships start fall term without the funds required to enroll.For that reason, Walla Walla University Alumni Association created a scholarship to encourage internships and [...]
Once a quarter, the entire Walla Walla University campus gathers in the University Church for a special week of spiritual emphasis and to reflect together on Jesus. This quarter from Jan. 17–13, 2025, guest speakers David Asscherick and Ty Gibson from Light Bearers ministry presented the series “REALigion,” which explored what it means to build [...]
After Cascade Adventist Church near Bend, Oregon, hosted its first-ever VBS in summer 2024, the idea for a winter VBS reunion was born. The church and volunteers wanted to deepen bonds with summer attendees, so they planned to develop a Christmastime outreach event to bring VBS attendees back together.Sharon Gladden, VBS director, planned a review of [...]
After Cascade Adventist Church near Bend, Oregon, hosted its first-ever Vacation Bible School in summer 2024, the idea for a winter VBS reunion was born. The church and volunteers wanted to deepen bonds with summer attendees, so they planned to develop a Christmastime outreach event to bring VBS attendees back together.Sharon Gladden, VBS director, planned a [...]
Ken Norton, Montana Conference president, has accepted Voice of Prophecy’s invitation to serve as Discover Bible School director. He will begin his service on March 2, 2025.Norton will replace Bill Payne, who recently became North American Division Sabbath School and personal ministries director.“I get very excited when I see God lining things up for His work. [...]
Each year the Weniger Awards aim to highlight individuals within the Adventist church and recognize their outstanding denominational and societal contributions. This year, all four awardees are alumni of Walla Walla University. Stew Harty (attended), Chris Oberg ’83, Carl Wilkins ’81, and Randal Wisbey ’80 were chosen for their notable achievements in their respective fields.The [...]
As the world grows more divisive and self-focused, families are searching for values-based education that fosters both academic and spiritual growth. Many have found a home in Adventist schools, where students are nurtured in faith and character, preparing them to flourish in an ever-changing world. Since 2020, when the pandemic uprooted traditional learning, an increasing number [...]
