In the heart of every vibrant church is a village of faith — a community where connections across generations breathe life into our shared spiritual journey. Faith isn’t just taught; it’s caught and lived out through dynamic relationships that invite each person, of each generation, to join the journey.Beloved youth ministries across the Adventist Church [...]
“You search the scriptures because in them you think you have eternal life. But the scriptures point to Me!” (John 5:39).Imagine you were given a map that offered a path to treasure. The map itself would be priceless. But what if, instead of looking for the treasure, all you did was study the map?You made [...]
Though we share the same denominational label, Adventists are a widely diverse group. Across ages, genders, cultures and geographical regions there are many things we tend to see differently. Recent years have highlighted those differences as we lived through the dawn of the digital age, the COVID-19 pandemic and a rapidly polarizing society.While the differences [...]
Earlier this year, Blue Mountain Valley Adventist Church in Athena, Oregon, celebrated the 60th year of their chartering. Previous pastors, as many as were alive and could be contacted, were invited to return and share in the event. Seven did: Loren Fenton, Doug Johnson, Roger Kruger, Ole Olesen, Matthew Lombard and Lloyd Perrin. Nancy Canwell was [...]
To call Byron Dulan’s career impressive would be an understatement. His 52-year career is a testament to following where God has called and taking risks in the name of a greater calling. As he retires as North Pacific Union vice president of regional ministries, it is a privilege to reflect on a spectacular life in [...]
Shine 104.9 FM in Spokane, Washington, has prepared a special station for Christmas this year.“We’ve created a Christmas music station called Glisten Christmas, which features the most variety of any station you’ll find,” said Darin Patzer, Shine 104.9 manager. “In addition to classics from Bing Crosby like 'White Christmas,' you’ll also find lesser-known renditions of [...]
Supporting, encouraging and empowering young women and young men is important to the members of Mount Ellis Academy Adventist Church, in Bozeman, Montana. Because of their onsite proximity to Mount Ellis Academy, they have been able to do this by sponsoring a special mentoring program that matches willing members with students.In September 2024, the teens [...]
This year marks 55 years since man first stepped on the moon. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. After spending eight days in space, all three astronauts in the Apollo 11 mission returned safely to Earth after completing the only known manned moon landing in history.The [...]
It’s the time of year to remember what we’re thankful for. This doesn’t mean refusing to acknowledge life’s difficulties. Instead, it means your thoughts are focused on how you can approach life in a positive way. Keeping a gratitude list is even correlated with better exercise habits and fewer trips to the doctor.Here are four [...]
On Aug. 10, 2024, Federal Way Hispanic Church Growing in the Church and at Home, a special event organized by Washington Conference Hispanic family ministries and led by Victoria Martínez and Yván Balabarca. Some of the topics covered included evangelism to teens, becoming receptive churches and teaching Sabbath School. This gathering brought together more than 90 people, [...]
