Have You Checked Out Alton Bay?
This past weekend I was in Alton Bay, New Hampshire for Alton Bay Camp meeting Association (ABCA) board meetings. I always enjoy going up to this beautiful place, even if most of my time is spent in meetings. In our meeting, we spent a lot of time discussing the heritage of Alton Bay and looking to the future. As most of you are aware, many families have lost their cottages at Alton Bay due to several fires over the last 50 years. The cottages that remain are owned by evangelical Christians who are committed to having a Christ-like environment to come to for relaxation and discipleship. The board is devoted to that ministry both to the cottage owners and to conferences and retreats that use the facility year-round.
I am excited that Alton Bay will be sending a representative to Triennial this year. He will be giving a report and will have a display sharing about the wonderful facilities and ministries that happen year-round, but especially during the summer months. It is the board’s desire to share news and happenings at Alton Bay in Advent Christian circles so those in the area can enjoy this wonderful ministry. Advent Christian pastors have the privilege of being members at the ABCA and you can be a member even if you don’t own a cottage. If you have not seen the ministry, visit their website or better yet plan a trip and get a tour!
Have you signed up to attend the ACGC Triennial?
Time is running out to get your registration in, so you need to act today. Currently, we have 170 registered, 89 delegates and 29 WHFMS delegates. Ridgecrest reports they have 218 reservations for the event. The deadline to be a delegate was July 1, but we are extending that to July 15, which is the deadline to register at Ridgecrest for the event. Please understand that this is the Ridgecrest deadline, so you must register by that date to attend the conference.
For all the latest updates about Triennial or to register please visit acgc.us/triennial.
Matt Larkin Receives Doctorate
Congratulations to our Coordinator of Leadership Development, Doctor Matthew W. Larkin. Matt, as we all know him, completed his dissertation at Bethel Seminary this spring. His thesis was titled: “Character Formation and its Place in Leadership Development: An Examination of the Leadership Development Practices of Advent Christian Churches in North America.” Matt completed his doctoral work while continuing to work for ACGC in the development of the Ministry Training Institute. Matt received the William A. Fretwell Memorial Thesis Award, this is given to a Doctor of Ministry graduate with a thesis project that exemplifies quality research, academic writing, practical application and transformational impact on society.