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May 05, 2025
Parents, pastors and leaders — if we want to raise a generation passionate about Christ’s mission, we need to start now. Scripture calls us to pass down the truth of God’s ways. When we do, the next generation will rise up and declare his righteousness to those yet unborn (Psalm 22:31). So how can we […]
Apr 29, 2025
Over the Easter season, most of our African conferences decided to hold larger meetings by converging on a chosen church, but the Tanzania conference chose a different approach. They chose to bring the preaching of the Word and prayers to six different churches, one after the other. At each church, all six of those participating […]
Apr 29, 2025
It was a wonderful night as Michael Bongiovanni and his wife Michelle celebrated his ordination into the ministry at Hope Community Fellowship in Loganville, Georgia. Rev. Nate Dean, Rev. Mike Alix and Catherine Rybicki shared in the service. Georgia Conference President Rev. Brent Ross presided and gave the message to the candidate.
Apr 29, 2025
On Sunday, March 16, a commissioning service took place at the El Shaddai church in Lubumbashi, Congo (DRC). Rev. Bertin Mwanya gave the address, speaking about the team needed in a battle to hold aloft the arms of Moses. Then he introduced key players among Team Lubumbashi: Pastor Kae Numbi (left) was installed as the new […]
Apr 28, 2025
RHODE ISLAND – The Heritage Conference held their annual meeting Saturday, April 26 at the Riverpoint Advent Christian Church in West Warick, Rhode Island. Rev. Doug Tourgee and the church showed great hospitality to the conference participants. The theme for the meeting was “Kingdom First” and Rev. Tom Loghry of Rockland Community Church in North […]
Apr 22, 2025
“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,” (2 Thessalonians 3:1) I am always humbled and thankful for the support and encouragement we receive here at ACGC. Kind words and heartfelt thanks mean so much to us. The financial support we receive […]
Apr 22, 2025
In Kenya, the Advent Christian churches have officially registered their conference with the Kenyan government. The “Cup of Salvation Conference” can now freely proclaim the gospel anywhere in the country! The conference took advantage of this liberty, and throughout Holy Week prior to Easter Sunday, open air tent meetings were held in the village of […]
Apr 22, 2025
20th-century minister Samuel Chadwick said, “Compassion costs … and comfort draws from the deep.” Like a bucket drawing water from a well, acts of compassion always rely on personal reserves. Today, caregiving is one of the clearest expressions of compassion. At first, the word brings to mind noble and selfless acts — offering comfort, sharing […]
Apr 21, 2025
GEORGIA – Three people were baptized on Sunday, April 20 at Hope Community Fellowship! From left to right: Isaiah McKenzie, Jana Louis, Pastor Brent Ross, Pastor Mike Bongiovanni and Justin Bouchilon. Pastor Mike will be ordained this Sunday night. He baptized his good friend Justin for his first baptism; God is good!
Apr 15, 2025
Recently, we had the opportunity to travel to La Paz (“The Peace”) in Baja California South, Mexico. While we were there, we were able to visit both of our Mexico Conference churches in La Paz. It was such a great visit on many fronts! The churches are alive and well — small but mighty as […]
Apr 15, 2025
Camp season is right around the corner, and now is the time to register! For more than 150 years, Advent Christians have been ministering to youth through camp ministry — offering a place for kids and teens to encounter Christ, grow in faith, build lasting friendships and have a whole lot of fun. Summer camp […]
Apr 14, 2025
ILLINOIS – The Aurora University Chorale performed a one-hour concert under the directorship of Ms. Lisa Friedenburg, for the community of Prophetstown on the evening of February 27 at the Prophetstown Advent Christian Church. About 60 or 70 people from the community attended. The chorale group was amazing, performing about 10 pieces. Prophetstown ACC has a long-standing […]
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