The Future of the Church Executive Director Steve Lawson As we look forward to the end of the pandemic and what the future church will look like, the question I keep hearing is “which churches will survive?”. It is interesting that many seem to think that the small community-based church will have a huge advantage […]
Before the Triennial begins Executive Director Steve Lawson The Triennial webinar meetings will take place on April 21-23. As we work on the agenda for the meeting, we are being careful to consider what we can deal with in a virtual gathering. It is important if you have any business items that need to be […]
Join us for the Triennial Convention! We need you to register for the 2021 Triennial Convention virtual meetings! The first 100 registered delegates will receive a Berkshire Christian notebook you can use during the meetings. The first 200 registered delegates will receive a centennial coffee mug from Advent Christian Retirement Communities. We were planning to […]
Time to Register for the Triennial Convention! Registration for the Advent Christian General Conference Triennial Convention will begin this week. You will receive information about how you can register as a delegate and participate, even if you are not a delegate. It is important to remember that only registered delegates can participate in the voting […]
“According to his purpose” Executive Director Steve Lawson Each week, COVID-19 seems to get a little closer to home. We have had staffs’ extended family members diagnosed with COVID and pastors in our churches battling the virus, but now one of our staff has a child with a positive diagnosis. I heard yesterday our staff […]
Help Us Complete Our Necrologist Report Executive Director Steve Lawson As we prepare for the 2021 Triennial Meetings, we need your help with the Necrology Report. This report will share the names of Advent Christian pastors and missionaries who have died since the last Triennial in a memorial service. The list this year will be […]
Appalachian Region Meetings and Virtual Meeting Tips Executive Director Steve Lawson This past week, I participated in a virtual/in person regional meeting held in the Appalachian Region. It originated from Lenoir Community Church in Lenoir, N.C. where a number of delegates gathered to participate in person and about 40 others gathered on Zoom. These types […]
The Importance of Togetherness Executive Director Steve Lawson This past week I have worked from Florida partly because of the pandemic but mostly to take care of my wife after her surgery. Through this experience, I have gained an appreciation of what people have faced when their loved ones have been sick or been in […]
Have a Heart to Share the Gospel Executive Director Steve Lawson This past week I have been struggling with the idea of where the “New Normal” leads us in our purpose in life. The books, “Purpose Driven Life” and “Purpose Driven Church” have been thought provoking for me in my ministry. They have helped me […]
Triennial Convention to Be Held Fully Online The ACGC Triennial Convention scheduled for April 21-23, 2021 will be held as a fully virtual event. The Executive Council made this decision last week after consultation with various conference and regional leaders. The convention was originally scheduled to take place in August 2020, but was rescheduled for […]