Six Character Traits Needed for Church Revitalization Feature: By Justin Nash Church revitalization can be taxing and frustrating work. It is often three steps forward and two steps back. Here is a list of six critical character traits your church and its leaders will need to be successful in the important work of revitalizing a […]
In Dark Valleys Feature: By Dawn Rutan One Sunday this year, I was sitting in the prayer time before Sunday school when I felt the tears starting to flow. There was no way I could have prayed aloud without sobbing. As soon as the last “amen” was said, I hurried out the door to my […]
Will There Be Hope in Heaven? Editorial: By Justin Nash Will there be hope in heaven? I don’t think so. We often rejoice at the promises of the things that will be absent in the new heavens and new earth. When Jesus returns and makes all things new, there will be no more pain, crying, […]
Five Questions for Jim Lee Interviewed by Justin Nash Rev. Jim Lee has pastored Calvary Advent Christian Church in Lenoir, NC for the past 41 and a half years. He came to faith in Christ as a young college student at Aurora College through the evangelistic efforts of several Advent Christian students there. Several months after being […]
Character Matters Editorial: By Justin Nash Godly character is required for church leaders. Godly character is the preeminent requirement for church leaders. No amount of skill,training or theological education can overcome poor character. This is made clear in Paul’sletters to two young pastors, Timothy and Titus. In 1 Timothy 3:1–13 and Titus 1:5–9, Paullays out […]
February is always a busy month as we prepare for the Executive Council Meetings. This will be the first time we have held these meetings online through Zoom. Please pray for President Paul Dean and Recording Secretary Thomas Loghry as they work to make these meetings successful and beneficial to the work of ACGC. During […]
Norwalk, Conn. A couple of weeks ago, Community Advent Christian Church in Norwalk, Conn., hosted a community baptism service. We had four churches present, 50 people gathered and nine were baptized. One was from CACC. All churches were evangelical. After the service, we had a time of fellowship, with a pot luck supper in the […]
Senior Pastor Position – West Valley Church West Valley Church in the suburbs of Seattle is looking for a full-time senior pastor – someone with experience in working within a team culture, giving leadership and bringing consensus. The congregation is older but looking for ways to renew their commitment to the community. The church has […]
News from our Mexican AC Conference At their first meeting of 2020, the Mexican AC Conference leadership set their annual calendar events as follows: February 22 Marriage retreat March 28 Conference meeting July (TBD) Family Camp October 24 Conference meeting The conference leadership will begin the process of selecting themes and speakers […]
Is it Okay for Christians to get Tattoos? Perspectives: By Tom Loghry YES: Of first importance, we find no law against the contemporary conception/common significance of tattoos in Scripture. The proscription against tattoos found in Leviticus 19:28 must be understood in its ancient context. At that time, receiving a tattoo indicated that one had sold […]