Church Delivers Groceries Post-Flood INDIA – In India, Pastor Paul Gandham and fellow believers visited remote villages in their region to help those in need. Due to recent heavy rains, the region’s residents and their livelihoods have been affected, and many are unable to get groceries for their families. Pastor Paul and church leaders visited […]
Hindu Family Turns to Christ INDIA – In India, Pastor Paul Gandham welcomes three new believers from one family into the family of God through their faith in Christ. Narasimha Reddy, Anuradha Reddy, and Pollam Reddy are from a Hindu background, and by the grace of God they have come to faith in Christ. Pastor […]
Baptisms in the Pacific Ocean in Mexico MEXICO – At the Torre de Salvación (Tower of Salvation) church, part of our Mexican Advent Christian conference, conducted 10 baptisms in the Pacific Ocean. All 10 new believers completed a course in “What it means to be a Christian.” This course was led by Pastor Ildefonzo Carrillo […]
Consequential Meetings to Take Place at Alton Bay Executive Director Steve Lawson Last week, Coordinator of Leadership Development Matt Larkin came to Charlotte to spend the week in the office meeting with various staff about the Ministry Training Institute (MTI). It was great to have Matt in the office for a few days and to […]
The Advent Christian Lane on the Highway of Christ Feature by Pastor Brad Rigney I am sure that all of us have had the experience of driving on a multilane highway. I am used to traveling on freeways in large cities. In fact, within two miles from where I currently live, I can get on […]
Developing New Leaders Remains Critical Executive Director Steve Lawson This week, MTI Coordinator Matt Larkin will be in the office and Berkshire President Glenn Rice will be here Wednesday and Thursday. We are preparing for our upcoming Berkshire trustee meetings at Alton Bay next week on May 20-21. The relationship between Berkshire, ACGC and MTI […]
Children Hear the Gospel through Bread of Life and VBS in India INDIA – Yesuway Jeevan Mission ministry partner Balu Nayak, pastor of the Advent Christian church in Mahabumabad, India, led the first day of Vacation Bible School for the children of the community. Pastor Balu Nayak continues to lead outreach efforts to the Banjara […]
MTI Intro Series: MTI, It’s Not for Everyone Blog post by Matt Larkin, MTI Program Coordinator While the Ministry Training Institute has been designed for most anyone, it is not for everyone. How do you know if you or someone within your church is a good candidate for MTI? Here are a few things to […]
Checking In on Our Strategic Plan Executive Director Steve Lawson It has been a tough two years going through the pandemic but things are moving forward. We have continued to build the MTI program and will see graduates from the full three-and-a-half-year program next summer. Our providing Natural Church Development (NCD) assessments has slowed since […]
Is Your Home a Place of Prayer? Here’s Why It Should Be. Article from “Witness Magazine,” Spring 2022 A shrill whistle from the back row of the church screeched throughout the church during the pastor’s prayer. Gary’s mother was horrified, and after church, she asked him, “Whatever made you do such a thing?” Gary’s sober […]