On Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, the joint Oregon Conference nominating and executive committees approved the nomination of Ron Jacaban to serve as vice president for education. He joins the conference from his most recent role in Washington Conference as associate superintendent for education. Jacaban is a familiar face in Oregon Conference, having served seven years at Tillamook [...]
More than 350 pastors, teachers and staff from across Oregon Conference met at Columbia Riverfront Holiday Inn at Jantzen Beach, Jan. 8–9, 2024 for the first in-person Together as One convention since 2020. Beginning in 2015, Together as One is an annual event focused on building collaborations between local Seventh-day Adventist schools and churches in Oregon [...]
John McVay, Walla Walla University president, announced that he will retire at the end of this academic year after completing 44 years of service to the Adventist Church, 18 of which were spent at WWU. "To serve WWU as its president for an extended period of time has been the great honor of my career, which [...]
My ancestors have lived on the Salish Sea for centuries. My Coast Salish people have maintained a strong, resilient, beautiful culture centered around the incomparable Salish Sea. I was excited when our local Adventist school, Skagit Adventist Academy, developed a partnership with The Salish Sea School — based in Anacortes, Washington — Students Training as [...]
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 [...]
