Remembering Dean Skinner I lost someone this past weekend that has been a part of my life for a long time. My first discipler, not counting my father, Dean Skinner. Dean moved to Savannah and lived with our pastor Chet Hart for several years. He was our youth pastor/director at the church, and I was […]
Give Thanks in All Circumstances Executive Director Steve Lawson For all of us who know Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord, Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday or something to think about once a year. It is great to have a time when we come together with family and friends and focus on […]
Board Meetings and Service Medallions at Advent Christian Village Advent Christian Village (ACV) held their board meetings beginning last Wednesday evening through Friday. Board members gathered at the Village and enjoyed wonderful meals and fellowship hosted by their new food service. The new Vice President for Independent Living Operations, Mark Edquid, has already begun to […]
Important Meetings Across the Denomination Last week was full of meetings! I started the week with International Missions Advisory Committee (IMAC) at Blowing Rock Campground in North Carolina on Tuesday. Director of International Missions Jeff Walsh led the meetings, which lasted from Monday night until Thursday afternoon. We discussed issues and reports from area directors […]
Homecoming at Banner Chapel This past weekend Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church in Benson, N.C. had its annual homecoming service. I had the privilege of preaching at this service and enjoying a great time of fellowship both on Saturday night for supper and through the day on Sunday. It is always good for me when […]
Checking in on Church Planting and MTI Executive Director Steve Lawson Strategic Plans moving forwardOur new Coordinator of Church Planting Adrian Dixon continues to develop pathways for church planters to be successful. ACGC assists with critical parts of the pre-launch process. In part, this includes offering the church planter accountability and church planting tools and […]
Eastern Region Convention and Board Meetings The Eastern Region Board met last Wednesday night at Faith Evangelical Church in Melrose, Mass. for supper and fellowship. We began our meetings on Thursday morning at Gordon-Conwell with breakfast hosted by Dr. Sam Warren, followed by morning business. Lunch was hosted by Advent Christian Retirement Communities president Larry […]
Western Advent Christian Association Holds Triennial Meetings The Western Advent Christian Association met at Camp Maranatha in Idyllwild, California last week, October 13-15. Justin Nash, Matt Larkin and I were there from Thursday through Monday to spend time at the conference and join in worship with two of our churches. Rick Qualls, Brad Neil, and […]
Jeff Walsh Checks in from the Philippines Pray for Jeff Walsh and our team as they travel in the Philippines. Jeff shared the following: “we are in the middle of a two-week trip to the Philippines to visit our ministries and spend time with our missionaries and leaders. Traveling with me are our Asia/Pacific Area […]
First Advent Christian Church Holds 105th Homecoming This past Sunday, I had the privilege of attending and sharing at the First Advent Christian Church in Hickory, North Carolina. The morning started off with a great time of fellowship over sausage biscuits and coffee for breakfast. The services began with a piano concert by church pianist […]