More than 130 young adults from 42 cities and 15 church groups gathered at Camp MiVoden for a weekend filled with connection and spiritual growth. The Upper Columbia Conference Young Adult Retreat exceeded expectations Nov. 22–24, 2024, creating lasting memories for participants.The retreat emphasized giving young adults a time of rest and spiritual reflection. Jeff [...]
I caught him.The incident happened a little over six months ago. The time: 8 a.m. The day: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. He was standing at the front of a classroom — Bowers Hall 201 to be exact. I did not let him see me, but from my hallway perch I could see what he was [...]
Nurse volunteers from Adventist Health provided education and training for birthing center staff and clinical providers at Maternal and Women’s Health Center in Kenya’s Masai Mara region during a recent mission trip.Volunteers also planned and implemented the first primary-to-secondary graduation event for the local Masai Mara school and developed a program for the ceremony that [...]
Tacoma Russian Center Adventist Church hosted Gospel Goes Digital, an engaging event led by Vitalii Glavatskyi, church pastor, on Dec. 14, 2024. The program explored how digital media can enrich the spiritual lives of Christian youth, offering fresh ways to learn biblical teachings and share the gospel in the digital age. The event began with a spiritual [...]
In the past, churches, schools and hospitals were designated as “Sensitive Locations,” commonly known as “sanctuary spaces,” where federal immigration officers would not question, arrest or detain individuals for immigration violations. In the first days of his new administration, President Trump signed an executive order revoking this designation, allowing immigration officers or other government officials [...]
Portland Adventist Academy proudly embraces its motto, "Christ Centered — Character Driven," a guiding principle that shapes the daily lives of both students and staff. In every classroom, activity and interaction, this motto encourages a community of faith, integrity and commitment to living out Christian values.Every year, Stephen Lundquist, PAA Bible teacher, challenges his junior [...]
With the Super Bowl being played on Feb. 9, 2025, your church or school may be hosting an event to watch the game. The National Football League has very strict requirements for any organization hosting a watch party. The following rules apply to both organizations and private home events:Do not rent any equipment. You must [...]
Women’s ministry can be a major force for Jesus. The NPUC Women’s Ministry Leadership Summit happening April 25–27, 2025, at Sunset Lake Camp is geared to help you and the women in your church get organized to be strategic and evangelistic among your sphere of influence. Get equipped for your journey in reaching others for [...]
Tammy Eliason was just 6 years old when her family moved to Sitka, Alaska, in 1960. Kenneth Kimball, her father, worked in the logging industry and was hired by the newly completed Alaska Lumber and Pulp Mill. Eliason finished kindergarten in Sitka Public School before she and Karmon, her sister, were enrolled in the newly formed [...]
Complete your Adventist* teaching certification at Walla Walla University. On your own scheduleStart anytimeClassroom embeddedAdventist worldviewLow cost per credit WWU’s new job-embedded Adventist certification courses allow teachers to gain essential skills through online, self-paced courses that incorporate activities into their own classrooms, allowing them to test what they learn right away and receive feedback and [...]
