The Advent Christian General Conference (ACGC) has officially launched its Church Planting Residency — a bold initiative designed to equip, mentor and release the next generation of Advent Christian church planters. And thanks to a significant commitment from Berkshire Christian, the program will welcome its first resident sooner than anticipated. This new ACGC program offers […]
MYANMAR – “To all my brethren, are you safe?” This was part of a message sent by one of our ministry leaders on a service that links our four leaders in Myanmar with our ACGC missions staff. The message appeared Friday, shortly after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the country and many parts of […]
Long’s Grove Advent Christian Church in Monroe, NC, celebrated its 97th homecoming service on March 30, 2025, with more than 60 people gathering to reflect on God’s faithfulness through nearly a century of ministry. The service was a testament to the enduring impact of this small, rural congregation, as two former members who later became […]
Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men” (Matthew 4:18-19; See also: Mark 1:16-17, Luke 5:1-11). Many have heard it said that the […]
The Advent Christian Churches in Nigeria gathered for the 2025 National Witness Rally on Saturday and Sunday, March 15–16, at the Ikot Udoabia Group Headquarters. The two-day event brought together believers from across the country for a time of encouragement, challenge and renewed commitment to the call of witnessing. Pastor P.R. Essien opened the rally […]
Post-Covid, the United States is facing another deadly pandemic – suicide. Suicides in the U.S. reached their highest number ever in 2022, according to recent government data. Suicides are more common now than at any time since data began to be collected at the dawn of World War II. After declining in 2019 and 2020, suicide deaths increased by […]
The Spring issue of the Advent Christian Witness magazine is officially out in the world! If you’ve got your copy in hand — or if you’re not a subscriber yet — here’s a peek at the heart behind this issue. As I’ve read through ministerial reports over the past few months, I’ve been struck by […]
Every so often, we conduct a survey to better understand the theological perspectives held by our pastors. It’s been over a decade since our last survey, and recent travels across the denomination have revealed some notable differences in views on secondary doctrinal issues. To gain a more accurate picture of what our pastors truly believe, […]
Church planting continues to be the most effective way to bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ. As we seek to follow the Great Commission, we believe God is calling us to invest in raising up new church planters. That’s why we are launching the Advent Christian Church Planting Residency — a program designed to equip future planters through hands-on […]
Easter is a celebration of Christ’s sacrifice and victory over sin. This year, bring the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection to life for your family with “Digging Into Holy Week,” a hands-on Easter kit created by Chase and Kristin Mendoza of Wayside Advent Christian Church through their ministry Family Intent. For just $18, this interactive […]
Hey Pastor! Do you ever feel like your preaching could use a refresher? Are you struggling to find pulpit supply? Would you like to equip capable individuals in your congregation to preach but aren’t sure where to start? Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Center for Preaching is hosting Preacher’s College, a one-day intensive seminar designed to help lay […]
Julie and Eric are parents to two young children. Julie emphasizes empathy and positive reinforcement in her parenting style, while Eric believes in a more traditional approach that includes occasional spanking for discipline. One evening, their daughter refused to clean up her toys before bedtime. Julie suggested using a sticker chart to incentivize good behavior, […]
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