Nadine Dower, former Gleaner managing editor from 2003–2008, passed away on Jan. 5, 2024 in Seattle, Washington, a day short of her 80th birthday. Born on Jan. 6, 1944 in Spokane, Washington, Nadine had a significant impact on Adventist communication outreach efforts throughout her career. Nadine, along with her husband Richard (Dick), who served as [...]
On Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023, the joint Oregon Conference nominating and executive committees approved the nomination of Ron Jacaban to serve as vice president for education. He joins 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 Adventist [...]
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 [...]
Upper Columbia Conference welcomed Sandi Bowman as the new Adventist Book Center manager in November 2023. Bowman was voted to serve in this position during the 2023 UCC Constituency Session in September. “I am excited to be a part of UCC and serving in the ABC,” shared Bowman. “Literature is a very important ministry, and I [...]
On Jan. 1, 2024, Mike Dauncey — better known as just "Dauncey" — will join Oregon Conference as director of a new department, community engagement. Working alongside the outreach ministries team, Dauncey comes uniquely qualified for this new role. Dauncey has spent the past 10 years deeply involved in innovative community service initiatives, including the [...]
In late October 2023, Washington Conference women’s ministries orchestrated a transformative retreat, "You do ‘Eu,’ Boo," hosted amidst the serene backdrop of Sunset Lake Camp. The event served as a sanctuary for women, providing an invaluable opportunity to decompress, foster connections and rekindle spiritual relationships. At the core of the retreat was a compelling talk by [...]
When thinking about North Pacific Union’s current theme, “Reach One More,” it’s important to understand the audience we are seeking to reach — and this includes understanding generational differences. Right here in the Pacific Northwest, we have a local expert in intergenerational ministry. Jason Canfield, from Puyallup, Washington, is the first Adventist pastor to complete his [...]
Every five years, Washington Conference holds a constituency session. The next session will be held on May 5, 2024. Some may ask, “What is a constituency session?” It’s similar to a shareholder meeting of a publicly held company. The official announcement of this session specifies that it’s convened to share reports of the most recent [...]
There's new hope for church and school ministries in our region, thanks to an innovative investment in theology and education majors who choose to attend Walla Walla University. That's the message the North Pacific Union executive committee heard on Nov. 8, 2023 during its regular meeting on the WWU campus. The NextGen Difference Two years [...]
“Our success will be in proportion to their belief in our belief in, and appreciation of, them.”1 If our primary objective is to make other Adventist believers, we will spend all of our energy making people conform to our theological opinions. However, if we believe that every human we encounter is worthy of receiving the [...]
