Washington Conference schools have countless opportunities to connect with their communities and beyond. Through a variety of service projects, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that take them beyond the classroom and expand their view of the world. Below are several inspiring stories of schools that made a meaningful impact during the 2024–2025 school year. Orcas [...]
Since 2009, a partnership has grown between several members of Oregon Conference and the village of Kumari in Nepal. Some may have learned of the unfolding story from the documentary, Kumari: A Father’s Dream, which was selected as a finalist at Banff International Film Festival in 2022. This spring, the team at Big Lake Expeditions and [...]
All forms of evangelism matter. At their core? Relationships.In my work and across the church, evangelism is a regular topic of conversation — especially this year with the Pentecost 2025 initiative.With 5,800 sites across North America and nearly 300 in the Northwest, the movement is gaining momentum with its focus on prayer, community engagement, proclamation [...]
Our group was meeting in Brenda’s apartment for a seven-week study on the book of John. One night, we were studying chapter 6 about Jesus feeding the 5,000 families.Through the years, I've appreciated the great opening and discussion questions in Serendipity Bible for Groups. This particular night, the opening question was, “When was a time [...]
It’s fun to spend time with friends and family, isn’t it? Maybe you eat together or sit next to each other at church. A long time ago, right after Jesus went back to heaven, His friends spent time together too.While on earth, Jesus showed people that God loves them very much. He told His friends [...]
Salem Spanish Adventist Church, also known as Fortaleza Salem, recently celebrated a milestone: nearly 60 members receiving their North American Division Children’s Ministries Certification.“When my wife and I were dating, an older pastoral couple told us, ‘If you want to have a healthy church, work with the children,’” shared Walter Ramos, Fortaleza Salem pastor. “Children [...]
“If you could say one encouraging thing to a survivor of sexual assault, what would it be? Write it on the wall.”On the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, thanks in part to the Storyline Church community and North Pacific Union, more than 20 volunteers spent several days connecting with students and staff through a [...]
Four times a year, North Pacific Union hosts “board week” — a designated time when formal and informal meetings are intentionally scheduled within the same location and time frame.This strategic rhythm brings together leaders, ministry directors and decision-makers from across five states and six conferences for efficient planning, collaborative dialogue and shared discernment. Each board week [...]
Community members in Wenatchee now have a place to grow their own food, thanks to Wenatchee Adventist Church. The community garden, called The Edge, is more than just a community garden; it’s a shift in perspective based on Lev. 19:9–10: “When you harvest, leave the edges for those who are poor and aliens.” This simple yet [...]
"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 [...]
