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 [...]
LifeBridge Church's ninth Mega Health Clinic shone as a beacon of hope on Aug. 26–27, 2023. It not only bridged the healthcare gap, but also ignited a powerful spark of inspiration within the community. The clinic offered a diverse range of healthcare services including medical services, dental treatments, vision care, chiropractic care, physical therapy, free [...]
The scenic YMCA Camp Child in Elliston, Montana, was the backdrop for an unforgettable experience for Pathfinders and their leaders who gathered from various clubs for Montana Conference Pathfinder Camporee in September 2023. The heart of the camporee was its diverse range of activities, which allowed Pathfinders to earn four honor patches: marching/drilling, crystals, gold [...]
Shine 104.9 FM (KEEH), headquartered in Spokane, Washington, celebrated its 30th anniversary this year with a Shinefest event at the Lilac Bowl in downtown Spokane’s Riverfront Park. The free listener appreciation concert drew a crowd of more than 5,000 to hear special guests Johnny Diaz, Brandon Heath and Mac Powell. “At a time when media [...]
Denise Dunzweiler joined the Oregon Conference team in August 2023 as interim superintendent for education. She has served in a wide range of roles within Adventist education throughout her career, including as dean of the School of Education and Psychology at Walla Walla University, dean of the School of Education and Psychology at Southern Adventist [...]
1 Chron. 12:32 describes the sons of Issachar as "knowledgeable in the times." It is important to understand the cultural, technological and ideological trends to know how to contextualize the gospel message according to the times. It's not about changing the message, but it definitely requires the adaption of the methods. No successful fisherman baits his [...]
North Pacific Union contains two of the largest conferences in North American Division — Alaska and Montana — in terms of geographic size. Alaska is incredibly vast, with enough space to fit Germany, France, Spain, Great Britain and Portugal, all while having room to spare. Montana, too, boasts impressive proportions, capable of accommodating Germany and [...]
After receiving two significant grants last fall, the nursing program at Walla Walla University welcomed students into newly renovated simulation labs and classes based on updated curriculum. The goal of both of these updates is to provide high-level nursing education to our students, continuing the tradition that earned Walla Walla University recognition in 2021 as [...]
There’s a certain nervousness when new teachers enter a classroom and start applying their learned skills and techniques. North Pacific Union is in its third year of offering a layer of support for new graduates, second-year teachers and second-career teachers. “This is giving teachers opportunities to collaborate with their peers across the union and discuss [...]
