Oro Bible College is looking for Advent Christian theology and Advent Christian history books for their library. Some of their copies have worn out over the years as students and faculty have used them for their classes. Does your library or church library include any of these books that you’d be willing to donate to […]
Often, I get questions about the specifics of how our Tanzanian pastors minster to the Hadzabe. Here’s a breakdown of how these trips usually go: The journey to Mang’ola takes a full two days of driving. The pastors once used public transport but due to frequent breakdowns and risky drivers, they no longer use that […]
On July 25, our family reunited at Lakeside Campground in Maine – it was a joy to see each other again. Erwin and Rackie had come from a week at Mechanic Falls Camp and Zoe and I flew in from Texas. Both Mechanic Falls and Lakeside camps were a treat for the family to relax, […]
During the second and third weeks of their U.S. travels, the Cabrizos family continued visiting churches, attending events and strengthening relationships with friends and ministry supporters. Their travels included time with Church of the Highlands and Hope Community Church in Chicago. After leaving Chicago on July 20, Erwin and Rackie traveled to Maine for Mechanic […]
Since I had a layover in Singapore on my way to Thailand with Russell Yoon, I booked a hotel in Johor Bahru so we could have time to meet with Preeda.* Preeda is the daughter of Kenneth, a ministry leader in Myanmar. She has lived in Malaysia for more than 13 years, during which time […]
As we prepare for the Triennial Convention and consider weighty matters about our future, let’s not forget to celebrate what God is doing among us right now. I can attest: it’s been a fruitful summer in the App Region. Campalachian, our regional youth camp in Blowing Rock, N.C., continues to be an important part of […]
Camping and camp meetings have long been a part of our heritage as Advent Christians. Multitudes of people have heard the gospel and the news of Jesus’ soon return, faith has been built up and many have come to faith in Jesus Christ through camp ministry. This has been made possible through the sacrifice, commitment […]
A continuation of “A Target on Their Backs” published July 20, 2026 I shared the story last week about the two youths who climbed the wall surrounding Pastor Johnson Odoyo’s home to steal chickens. They were both caught, villagers came and were unanimously intending to kill the alleged thieves, but the young men got on […]
Missionaries Erwin and Rowena Cabrizos and their family arrived in New York on July 6 after a 14-hour flight from Haneda, Japan. During their several weeks in the United States, they are visiting churches, sharing about their ministry and strengthening relationships with those who support Advent Christian missions. After recovering from jet lag, the family […]
“Brother Bryce! Please pray! My pigs are dying!” This was the phone call I received while I was in Mozambique. Pastor Johnson Odoyo had grown his herd of pigs to 35 adults and 180 piglets. At this moment he was on a mission trip to the Hadzabe, and having checked in with his family, heard […]
In June, missionaries Erwin and Rowena Cabrizos joined many others in offering relief after the Philippines were struck by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that caused widespread devastation. Along with other Agape House members, they first partnered with a local church to minister to those in the community who were impacted by the earthquake. The church […]
October 10, 1958 — July 11, 2026 Rev. Kenneth “Kenny” Louis Latimore Jr., 67, of Garner, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of July 11, 2026 after a recent diagnosis of an aggressive brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Latimore Sr. and Judith Latimore of Upton, Massachusetts. […]
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