A Tribute to Rev. Clio Thomas Written by Rev. Ron Thomas The Reverend Clio Thomas was the youngest of five boys. He was born June 9, 1930, growing up on the family farm in Roane County, West Virginia. Following graduation from high school, he left home to attend Aurora College/University, where he majored in history […]
Mexican Conference Seminar Urges Revival By Latin America Area Director John Gilbert MEXICO – I recently attended a one-day Mexican Conference seminar at the church of Pastor Jaime Sandoval, “Torre de Salvación,” located 27 miles south of Ensenada in the colony Buena Vista Cannon. About half our churches were able to attend. The conference speaker […]
Hurricane Eta Devastates Honduras HONDURAS – The prayer needs are too great to list following the arrival of Hurricane Eta. Praise the Lord, the brothers and sisters that work with Cristo Salva have reported in as “safe.” They are now looking for the best ways to help the community around them, both physically and spiritually. […]
St. Xavier’s School Makes Progress INDIA – Progress continues on the new campus for St. Xavier’s School in Bihar State, India. Much work has been done over the last few months, as there is pressure from the landlord to vacate the school’s current site. By God’s grace, several classrooms will soon be ready and teachers […]
IMAC Meets to Hear Updates and Discuss Goals The International Missions Advisory Committee (IMAC) met for three days last week using Zoom. IMAC’s purpose is to provide strategic, prayerful counsel to the Director of International Missions, Jeff Walsh. IMAC members include David Van Huisen, Rob Buchanan, Jim Jensen, Sam Walsh and Frank Jewett. Latin America […]
It’s All in God’s Plan Steve Lawson, Executive Director It has been almost a week since our country went out to vote. The questions about the elections continue to rage on. The counting of and questions about votes and their outcomes will continue for days to come. However, one thing we can rest assured of […]
100 Years of Advent Christian Retirement Communities One hundred years ago, a pastor’s wife’s vision unfolded into a dynamic story of service to elders – one that is now set to take an exciting new direction. The leadership at Advent Christian Retirement Communities is eager to share with you a celebration video of this remarkable […]
Maranatha Conference President Canoes to Encourage Churches MOZAMBIQUE/MALAWI – Pastor Samuel Kasakatira was elected to lead the Maranatha Conference as president only months ago. He has wasted no time in acting on his priority of bringing direct encouragement to pastors and churches, despite the disruptions and threat of the coronavirus. The Maranatha Conference includes all our […]
Leadership Training in Africa Africa/Europe Area Director Bryce Whiting An update from Africa/Europe Area Director Bryce Whiting Training for pastors continues while they are on the job. In Liberia, each pastor was given a course on biblical preaching. They will be going through this course at home, but they will be expected to report at […]
Pastor Installation in North Carolina Rev. Michael Bassett This past weekend, I had the privilege of participating in the installation service for Rev. Michael Bassett at United Advent Christian Church in Wilmington, N.C. Conference President Thomas McMahon and Superintendent Joe Pritchett participated as we exhorted both the new pastor and the church as they begin […]