How do we get a church to grow? Not just sprout then wither, but really grow. The longer I have been an Adventist and a pastor the more I am convinced we often start at the wrong spot when trying to enact growth within our churches. We are good at forming committees, writing books and [...]
When Heidi Jones started working part-time for the Adventist Community Services department at Upper Columbia Conference, she didn’t quite know what to expect. “As I looked around at my friends, other church members and our community, I was struck by how many of them were working to process grief and loss,” said Jones. Jones is [...]
Navigating a challenging sports tournament, the Upper Columbia Academy boys' soccer team not only showcased their athletic prowess but also stood steadfast in their beliefs. Through Washington Interscholastic Activities Association's accommodation, the Lions upheld their commitment to honoring the Sabbath while displaying remarkable sportsmanship and seizing victory in the State Championships. On a chilly November [...]
"Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matt. 11:29). When a pastor graduates from school, they receive a Master of Divinity degree. Recently I was reflecting on how arrogant that sounds. Sure, you may have a master’s [...]
The North Pacific Union education team is saying farewell to Carisa Carr, who embarks on a new role effective Jan. 1, 2024 as associate director for elementary education at Mid-America Union. Carr has been an integral part of the NPUC education team since 2020, serving as associate director for early childhood education. “Transitions are twofold: I am [...]
The North Pacific Union education team is saying farewell to Carisa Carr, who embarks on a new role effective Jan. 1, 2024 as associate director for elementary education at Mid-America Union. Carr has been an integral part of the NPUC education team since 2020, serving as associate director for early childhood education. “Transitions are twofold: I am [...]
Follow the daily reading plan and you will read the entire Bible in a year. Jan. 1: Neh. 8–10 Jan. 2: Neh. 11–13; Psalm 126 Jan. 3: Mal. 1–4 Jan. 4: Luke 1; John 1:1–14 Jan. 5: Matt. 1; Luke 2:1–38 Jan. 7: Matt. 4; John 1:15–51 Jan. 8: John 2–4 Jan. 9: Mark 2–3 [...]
Walla Walla University knows that a college education is an important investment — one that continues to pay off in job security and wages, and that aligns graduates to make a profound Christian difference in our world. Unemployment rates are less than half for those who have a college degree versus those with a high [...]
For the past 27 years, Bob Grady has been the face of Washington Conference's Seniors in Action for God with Excellence. Now, Grady is handing over leadership responsibilities to a new generation of seniors. SAGE is a service organization that provides opportunities for active seniors who love the Lord and want to do something special [...]
One of the most common nightmare scenarios as a public speaker is the idea of ending up in front of a group of people when you aren’t fully clothed. Being exposed, ridiculed and unprepared is enough to cause most people a fair amount of anxiety. We would never walk out of our house naked in the [...]
