Isolation, uncertainty and lack of access to resources during the pandemic exacerbated an upward trend in the number of deaths by suicide, which has impacted the lives of many across the state. Alaska is ranked third in the country for its high suicide rates, with rural communities reaching up to four times the national average in [...]
What happens when a committee of young adults comes together to build connections? Hispanic youth ministries is created and reintroduces Hispanic Youth and Young Adults Spiritual Retreat. Last year, Hispanic youth ministries, comprised of seven committee members, embarked on a mission to support youth programs within Hispanic ministries across the region. Their approach is rooted [...]
He’s Alive Ministries, based in Spokane, Washington, released a new media series focusing on how to biblically improve your physical health, mental health and overall life. The series, The Law of Life Media Edition: Healing from Damaged Relationships, Depression and Disease, is based on a 278-page book written by Mark Sandoval, New Paradigm Ministries founder and [...]
After years of hard work, Gateway Adventist Church in Grants Pass, Oregon, hosted the opening celebration of its new worship center on Aug. 12, 2023. Kip Bradford, Gateway Church pastor, was joined by two former Gateway Church pastors — Nick Jones and Randy Hill — who both took part in leading the service and sharing [...]
When I was younger and doing Bible studies to prepare for baptism, we covered the power of prayer. I always knew prayer was an important part of having a relationship with God, but sometimes prayer can be overwhelming, and I didn’t know where to start. My mother sat down with me one night and explained [...]
The student missions program at Walla Walla University continues to furnish life-altering opportunities for students to encounter Jesus and share his ministry to the world. With a 63% increase of student missionaries this year, it’s clear students continue to respond to God’s call to serve. WWU student missionaries act as teachers, healthcare workers, relief volunteers, [...]
Friday morning is a high point in our household. A special event takes place in the morning hours that my little son looks forward to with much anticipation: The garbage truck comes to pick up the trash. Though he can’t talk yet, he smiles and enthusiastically blows kisses towards any trash can that he sees [...]
Summer 2023 was the seventh summer His Travelers hosted VBS in the Park. His Travelers is a team of young people tasked with supporting children’s programming including Vacation Bible School, day camps and community outreach projects. This special event, located in Ruth Park in Spokane, Washington, had 55 children in attendance. “I wasn’t sure what VBS in [...]
My father, who recently passed away, was a dedicated patriot who served our country during the Korean War. He valued family, education and, later in life, his faith in Jesus Christ. His life as a husband, father of three boys and high school teacher was defined by his commitment to various causes. When he became [...]
For more than a decade, high school students from Spanish-speaking churches in Oregon Conference have held an annual youth retreat at Washington Family Ranch. The retreat provides youth a great chance to make new friends, spend time with old ones and grow in their spiritual journeys as they worship and fellowship together. This year, many [...]
