After taking a year off from our annual ministerial retreat, the North Pacific Union gathered ministerial directors and evangelists from across the Northwest for a time of encouragment, planning and renewal.
The year 2020 is not one associated with hope. And yet, Pastor Terrance Taylor takes a look at what his church learned about hope in the face of tragedy, violence and despair.
Pastor Enoc Marquez shares a personal story about small group evangelism. Discover how God used a family snapshot to open doors that resulted in an entire family coming to Christ.
Returning home from my nephew's baptism this weekend, I turned on the radio to help pass time. My mind drifted as I slogged through interstate construction traffic. All of a sudden, a woman's voice wrenched me back to the present. Agony and fear telegraphed across thousands of miles from her phone to my car's speakers. [...]
Big Lake Youth Camp near Sisters, Oregon was advised by Willamette National Forest Fire Dispatch on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 3, 2021, to begin evacuating campers as a precautionary measure due to a nearby wildfire. Lightning strikes on Aug. 2 ignited the fire on the west flank of Mount Washington, approximately three miles south of BLYC. Fire [...]
Every weekday morning, a line of cars assembles quietly in the Portland Adventist Community Services' parking lot. Even though PACS opens at 9:00, the first cars usually arrive between 8:15 and 8:30. They're the veteran clients who know how long lines grow as the clock ticks on.
Follow the daily list and in one year you will have read the entire Bible. August 1: 2 Chronicles 30:1–31:21, Romans 15:1–22, Psalm 25:1–15, Proverbs 20:13–15 August 2: 2 Chronicles 32:1–33:13, Romans 15:23–16:9, Psalm 25:16–22, Proverbs 20:16–18 August 3: 2 Chronicles 33:14–34:33, Romans 16:10–27, Psalm 26:1–12, Proverbs 20:19 August 4: 2 Chronicles 35:1–36:23, 1 Corinthians [...]
Puyallup Adventist Church members reflect on their first online digital outreach effort. Nearly 100 people registered at the start. In spite of the early number spike, no one has walked through their church door yet. What have they learned from the experience?
The North Pacific Union rolled out a program called Evangelism Shark Tank. Northwest pastors were asked to submit their ideas on how to better reach their community. Read more about the winning project proposals.
Healthy relationships are foundational for successful and healthy leadership. Discover five characteristics of health relationships to strengthen your leadership skills.
