Dear Church,On this important election week I want to share three things with you: Anxiety. The Day. Respect.Election results are rolling in and, if you voted for one of two candidates, 50% of you are disappointed, discouraged, upset and unsettled. 50% of you are entering a storm this week of national proportions. Politics, national policies, presidential candidates [...]
Is the church to blame for the weak discipleship produced in our churches? Are parents to blame for the shaky faith of their sons and daughters? Is our culture to blame for the ungodly influences luring young adults into disbelief? These questions are being raised increasingly, not only in our local church context but also [...]
Voice of Prophecy, Seventh-day Adventism’s oldest existing media ministry, celebrates its 95th birthday this month. From its first day to now, VOP has used cutting-edge technology to proclaim the everlasting gospel of Christ, touching millions of lives worldwide.The ministry began on Oct. 19, 1929 when Harold Marshall Sylvester Richards Sr., Adventist preacher, started regularly broadcasting [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Earlier this year, Medford Adventist Church members came together to crowdfund a pastor’s salary. While being led by Dan McCollough, volunteer interim pastor, the need for an additional pastor to lead Medford Church's large, active youth program couldn’t be ignored. Through donor matching and pledges, the church has committed to a two-year associate pastor’s contract. Kenton Gonzalez, [...]
From across the country, we witness the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene as search and rescue operations continue and response efforts grow in the Southeastern U.S.“With wind damage to homes; downed trees and power lines; flooding; and collapsed highways, roads and bridges, Helene, as a tropical storm, has likely been the most catastrophic storm that [...]
