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 [...]
A young man paused for breath at the edge of the forest. He looked at the pile of logs and smiled. He was helping build a new, bigger school of the prophets.He aimed his ax near the base of the tree. Thwack! He liked his school. Thwack! They studied how God led His people in [...]
Adventist Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of Oregon’s top large employers, ranking fourth overall and leading as the top healthcare organization in the state.“We strive to create an environment where every associate feels supported and valued,” said Eric Swanson, Adventist Health Tillamook president. “This honor reflects our team’s dedication to inspiring health, [...]
Every year in December, Baker View Christian School buzzes with extra excitement, and it isn't just in anticipation of the arriving holidays. It’s the time of year that brings a much-loved ministry event, Walk Through Bethlehem.This live and interactive walk through an ancient village street is a ministry of Bellingham Adventist Church and Ferndale Adventist [...]
Ten years ago, the first prayer retreat was held in Idaho Conference. Since then, attendees and organizers alike have learned a lot.Randy Maxwell, Washington Conference vice president for administration, was serving as an Idaho Conference pastor when he had the desire to start a prayer ministry. This led him to plan the first of many [...]
Alaska Conference is happy to share that Rodney Mills has answered the call to serve as its next president.This decision follows a comprehensive and prayerful process guided by the Holy Spirit. The selection of the new president was a collaborative effort between the conference’s executive committee and nominating committee. With prayerful discernment, thoughtful deliberation and [...]
The 36 Alaska Conference congregations reflect the region's diversity, encompassing Native, Asian and Scandinavian communities. However, there is only one Hispanic congregation, which worships in Anchorage. Despite the good intentions of members, Anchorage Spanish Church faced a decline, shrinking to only a few remaining members. This dwindling group persevered even without a pastor leading them for [...]
Vacation Bible School has long been a cherished summer tradition in many churches, offering a vibrant and welcoming environment for children to learn about faith, build friendships and create lasting memories. For Bonney Lake Church, VBS 2024 didn’t just leave an impact on the children who attended — it became the starting point of a [...]
Do you have compassion fatigue? Are you tired of living through firsts? Are you tired of trying to divide your care for major life or world events? Does it feel like your friend network is facing one natural disaster after another? You might have compassion fatigue!Compassion fatigue is defined as the emotional and physical exhaustion that [...]
