There’s a quip about how life is 10% what happens to you and 90% about how you react to it. This is particularly true for the Pathfinder experience at this year’s International Pathfinder Camporee which saw a variety of travel adventures, the realities of having 60,000 people gathered in one place and the resiliency before, [...]
How often do we read a Bible story title, a sermon title or a book title only to make assumptions, form judgments or label someone or something prematurely? Maybe we have bias, prejudices or discriminatory associations that form.There’s a fascinating story about labels in the Bible, and it’s the well-known story about the parable of [...]
Have you ever wondered how Pathfinder honors are created? Upper Columbia Conference club ministries wondered the same thing and began researching and creating their own honors. Their guiding question was, “How do we keep introducing our kids to new crafts, activities, career options and ways of serving in ministry?” The answer — Pathfinder honors.“Over the last [...]
Death in the immediate family can change the life and reality of a child. A life that was predictable and complete suddenly feels fragmented and frightening. It is unsettling for anyone, adults included, but it can be devastating for a child. This summer, Sunset Lake Camp is partnering with Abba’s Child Grief Camps to provide much-needed [...]
After an exhaustive search, Ryan Whitehead has been selected as the new Upper Columbia Conference associate director for young adult, youth and club ministries. Whitehead is currently serving as the associate pastor for Adventist Community Church in Vancouver, Washington.“Over the last few months as I have gotten to know Whitehead and his wife, Bridget, I [...]
After an exhaustive search, Ryan Whitehead has been selected as the new Upper Columbia Conference associate director for young adult, youth and club ministries. Whitehead is currently serving as the associate pastor for Adventist Community Church in Vancouver, Washington.“Over the last few months as I have gotten to know Whitehead and his wife, Bridget, I [...]
Even with a robust Adventist education system, many young Adventists are choosing to pursue their education outside traditional Adventist institutions.To bridge this gap, North Pacific Union has unveiled a visionary plan to establish Adventist Collegiate Fellowships on secular campuses, offering support and spiritual growth opportunities for Adventist students and their friends in the Pacific Northwest.“This [...]
On Jan. 13, 2024 as many churches moved to online services due to icy weather, at least one church remained open in Hillsboro, Oregon. Two best friends — Tualatin Valley Academy students — and their families prepared for baptism at Crosspoint Adventist Church.“Simon and Perrin have been friends since preschool,” shared Christina Orozco-Acosta, TVA principal. [...]
In the 21st century, the concept of a third space — a place between work and home where people build community and foster connections — is increasingly elusive, with nearly 50% of Americans reportedly feeling alone.1Historically, the church served as a cornerstone of third spaces and fulfilled an important role in community building. But as [...]
In February 2024, 99 high school students from eight schools and one home school co-op in North Pacific Union gathered at Camp MiVoden in Hayden, Idaho, to participate in a prayer retreat for youth. This prayer-nurturing event was planned by the Upper Columbia Conference education department in partnership with Prayeradigm Shift ministry team. The retreat focused on [...]
