Celebration in Migaza Village – Clean Water! MOZAMBIQUE – After much discussion and planning with well-drillers and village leaders, the Migaza village in Mozambique has clean water! Last Saturday, the village held an opening ceremony for the borehole well and praised God together with pastors, government officials and traditional leaders for this miraculous event (featured […]
A Primer on Baptism Witness Magazine, Summer 2022 We believe that the only ordinances of the church of Christ are Baptism and the Lord’s Supper; immersion being the only true baptism. Declaration of Principles From the earliest days of the church Christians have been instructed to be baptized and to baptize. Before our Lord Jesus […]
Advent Christians at Camp in the Heartland MISSOURI – Twenty-eight junior campers are “On the Move Discovering [Their] Place in God’s Plan” this week at Camp Wilderness in Iberia, MO. Please pray for God to do a deep work in lives of the campers as well as the staff. Camp Wilderness is part of the […]
Mark Woolfington Takes on New Role at Aurora University Mark Woolfington ILLINOIS – Aurora University Chaplain Mark Woolfington will join the Department of History, Philosophy and Religion as Assistant Professor of Religion in August. In addition to his duties as university chaplain, Mark will teach the “Discover What Matters” course, which is required for all […]
An Update on the Spiritual Attack in Tanzania Pastor Amos Komanya dances in worship TANZANIA – Some readers will remember very recent vicious attacks against pastors in Tanzania. The stories continue to develop and God continues to be glorified. Followers of Jesus Christ are considered enemies of witchdoctors in Tanzania, not only for the adverse power […]
More COVID Cases Affect ACGC Executive Director Steve Lawson I have now experienced the reality of COVID firsthand. I have joined the ranks of people who have had COVID-19, and it is definitely a tough experience. After traveling to the Central Region Triennial two weeks ago and spending the weekend with Pastor Jesse Stevens and […]
How to Make Guests Feel Welcome at Church Witness Magazine, Summer 2022 Many churches struggle to make guests and newcomers feel welcome. This isn’t because church members want to be unwelcoming. Most churches believe themselves to be very friendly and welcoming. But the reality is, that over time, people just lose track of how to […]
Don’t Despair Editorial by Justin Nash Are we really losing? Is the church really doomed? I don’t think so. So, don’t despair. Is the church dying? Is Christianity going the way of the dinosaurs? If you listen to media pundits in the popular culture and the prophets of woe in the church, you might think […]
Central Region Holds Triennial in Wisconsin The Central Advent Christian Mission Society held their Triennial Conference at The Lodge in Mauston, Wisconsin this past weekend. The theme for the conference was “Beyond Our Walls: Rethinking the Mission” taken from Mark 16:15, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Director of […]
Church of the Highlands Recognized for Support of Advent Christian Village (L to R) Central region superintendent Dr. William Norwood, Advent Christian Village CEO Craig Carter and Church of the Highlands pastor Rev. Dr. Mark Woolfington. WISCONSIN – During the Central Advent Christian Mission Society Triennial in Mauston, Wis., Advent Christian Village CEO Craig Carter […]