We are excited to have Michael Gembola, a licensed Christian counselor from Blue Ridge Christian Counseling (brccva.org), join us at the 2026 Triennial Convention August 17-21. Michael will be teaching two workshops: Dealing with Difficult People Our culture has clear advice for dealing with difficult people: set boundaries or end the relationship. Yet as ministers […]
Africa Area Director Bryce Whiting and Rev. Chris Barton are currently in Mozambique touching base with our churches there. Bryce and Chris spent the first two days interacting with our conference leaders and now they are trying to visit as many churches as possible. So far, each visit brings what Bryce describes as a “Palm […]
On Sunday, June 7, I was privileged to be part of a weekend celebrating 150 years of ministry at the LaValle Advent Christian Church in La Valle, Wisc. The celebration began with Praise in the Park on Saturday afternoon. The event, held in the La Valle Village Park, featured four praise bands performing on the […]
A few months ago, we shared that Brother J in Myanmar began a new evangelistic effort among the unreached using their bamboo home as the base for ministry operation. Since then, he, his wife and daughter have been faithfully ministering to their new community. The Lord has been at work, and now a group of […]
When my daughters were learning to drive, I remember starting one of them on a manual. It lasted about fifteen minutes. In a moment of frustration she said, “there are too many things to do with your feet.” I knew at that moment she was not going to learn and we went back home. To […]
It was an honor to join 30+ pastors from throughout the Eastern Regional Association for the Pastor’s Summit held at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center in Alton Bay, N.H., from June 2–4, 2026. The Restoration Network hosted and planned this event as an opportunity for fellowship, honest dialogue, worship and prayer. It was a […]
June 10, 1938 – May 15, 2026 Rev. Roydon Perkins Ames, age 87, went home to be with his heavenly Father on 5/15/2026. Roydon made his home for the last 30 years with his wife of 57 years, Alice C. Ames, in Dowling Park, Live Oak, Florida. He was the first of two children born to Roy […]
Notice is hereby given that at the 16th Triennial Convention and 61st session of the Advent Christian General Conference, August 17-21, 2026, a special rule of order will be proposed concerning the consideration of the Proposed Declaration of Principles. The proposed special rule of order will provide that the Proposed Declaration of Principles shall be […]
Each delegate at the Triennial Convention will cast a vote for the open seats of the 2026 Executive Council, who will provide leadership and representation for the Advent Christian General Conference. The office of president and recording secretary are three-year terms while the member-at-large is a nine-year term. Below is the report of the nominating […]
I’ve heard it many times, and you probably have too. Someone returns from a short-term mission trip and shares a testimony like this: “I was amazed that people who have so little were filled with joy, gratitude and enthusiasm in their prayers, while we who have so much seem to grumble and complain.” Encounters like […]
“You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:32). Last week I had the privilege of attending board meetings for the Advent Christian Village (ACV) in Dowling Park, Fla. During the meetings, I was struck by […]
We are saddened to share that Pastors Amos Komanya and Johnson Odoyo from Tanzania were denied visas to travel to the United States to attend ACGC’s Triennial Convention scheduled for August 17–21. With Presidential Proclamation 10998, “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of The United States,” still in effect, […]
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