Thanks to longstanding effort and dedication, Camp MiVoden has achieved a key goal by remaining under budget for two years in a row as of this year.“This was possible because of the support of our Camp MiVoden vision to connect campers with Christ that we’ve seen from church members, camp alumni, camper’s parents, pastors, teachers, [...]
The urgency of the hour and the priority of the Holy Spirit are reflected in this year’s Washington Conference Camp Meeting theme, “The time is NOW!” Held June 16–21, 2025 at Auburn Adventist Academy, the theme is a passionate call to prayer and revival on the eve of the Lord’s return.Craig Newborn, retired pastor, professor [...]
When the General Conference session for the Adventist world church assembles for a church business session every five years, delegates are sent to represent a ministry territory.Each GC session has a designated number of delegates that are assigned to each of the unions within the 13 divisions worldwide.The North Pacific Union is asked to send [...]
A new sign hangs in the Rogue Valley Adventist Academy gymnasium after an unlikely encounter during a recent historic snowfall. During the first week of February 2025, the Medford, Oregon, area experienced the seventh-largest 24-hour accumulation of snow on record. “As a school leader and principal, big weather events can be a challenge,” shared Brad Bennett, [...]
Distance made the heart grow fonder for residents of Troy, Idaho, after 10 long months of separation from a trusted community member — the local Adventist Community Services thrift store and food bank.Troy Thrift Store and Troy Community Food Bank reopened on Jan. 20, 2025, after 10 months of renovations. More than 80 people attended [...]
As we feature evangelism, it seems like a great time to involve kids in outreach efforts. This is their church, too, and we need to provide ways of sharing their faith in their schools, communities and neighborhoods.In Matt. 28, Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of [...]
In January, wildfires tore through California, claiming 29 lives, leaving dozens missing and destroying more than 16,000 structures. In the aftermath, investigators searched for answers, while those affected — grieving and uncertain — sought clarity.As theories emerged, some rational and others speculative, religious interpretations surfaced: Could this devastation be a warning?In the face of calamities, [...]
After nearly 25 years of closure, a small rural school in Choteau, Montana, reopened in 2022 with a new name: Teton Adventist Christian School. The school serves families in several small towns throughout Teton County. The first school board meeting, held Jan. 2, 2022, included four individuals inexperienced with school leadership and one experienced interim pastor. [...]
In the middle of a cold and dark winter, teens found rekindled hope and the warmth of friendship at the “Trust His Promise” Pathfinder Teen Retreat. A group of 70 adults and 111 teens attended the annual retreat at Camp MiVoden on Jan. 24–26, 2025 — the highest attendance in the last five years.“For many [...]
Auburn Adventist Academy has announced the appointment of Marc Nelson as principal for the 2025–2026 academic year, marking an exciting milestone in AAA's journey of Christ-centered education.Nelson joins AAA with an impressive background in Adventist and career-focused education. He is completing his Ph.D. in educational leadership at Andrews University and brings significant leadership experience. His [...]
