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 [...]
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 [...]
As technology and digital devices become deeper embedded in the lives of most Americans, a group of Adventists between Umpqua Valley and the Oregon Coast has been working to provide a unique, offline experience that reconnects kids with nature, each other and Jesus. Church members of Bandon, Coquille and Coos Bay Adventist Churches have led what [...]
The group of 11 backpackers from Amazing Grace Academy had 2 more miles to walk before reaching their campsite. They were out for three nights in a paradise of ocean, mountains and rainforest in Seward, Alaska. Everything was working out for the group. That’s when two families — a total of nine hikers — appeared. The immediate [...]
If you ever visit Medford Adventist Church and go upstairs to the balcony where the cradle roll classroom is, you will likely hear the sound of a piano tinkling joyfully and a cheery voice singing a merry little welcome song. As you step inside, you will be greeted by Arlena Harmony, the person to whom [...]
The Pacific Northwest is witnessing a significant boost in public campus ministry with the launch of Adventist Christian Fellowship activities in the region.This initiative connects local and regional efforts to a robust network of more than 100 ACF chapters across North America, enhancing support and networking opportunities for campus ministries.Traditionally gathering annually for the ACF [...]
Have you ever met someone new? Maybe you went to a new classroom or visited a new town. That’s what Paul and his friends did.They went to a city they had never been to. It was Sabbath, and there was no church to worship in. Paul knew that small groups met in homes or by [...]
In an era where screens dominate daily life, one Pacific Northwest group of professionals has embarked on a mission to infuse faith into the digital world. Their journey, rooted in a childhood under the shadow of religious censorship in the Soviet Union, has blossomed into a project that seeks to engage and enrich spiritual lives [...]
Hispanic ministries leaders in Oregon Conference believe that youth ministry leaders play a crucial role in shaping the spiritual lives of young people. In May, Oregon Conference Hispanic ministries sponsored RED Jovenes at Holden Convention Center in Gladstone — an event designed to empower youth leaders to connect better with young people.RED is an acronym [...]
In 2014, Wrangell Church, situated on a small island in southeast Alaska, formed a Vacation Bible School team to reach the children of Bethel. The mission initiative has now become an annual event, marking 10 consecutive years of outreach to Alaskan youth.The town of Wrangell is home to a little more than 2,100 residents. Within [...]
