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Jun 30, 2026
We find ourselves a little more than two months from what is shaping up to be a very consequential Triennial Convention. August 17-21 the delegate body will have discussions about our denominational identity and priorities. We will have critical discussions that have the potential to shape our future in profound ways. The most prominent and […]
Jun 30, 2026
“We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing” (2 Thessalonians 1:3). These words fitly describe my thoughts and feelings as I reflect on my recent trip to Oro Bible College […]
Jun 25, 2026
“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’”Matthew 9:37–38 (ESV) This passage in Matthew’s gospel is one of my favorite passages in all of Scripture. I have always seen this passage from […]
Jun 23, 2026
The New Albany Advent Christian Church (New Albany, IN), our most recent replant, reports two baptisms! These public declarations of faith are a reminder of why the work of church planting and revitalization matters. This celebration of new life encouraged and excited this congregation who is navigating a season of transition. New Albany Church is currently in the midst of […]
Jun 19, 2026
The Summer ’26 Witness magazine has dropped! Recently, I visited a friend’s church and I can tell you that I wasn’t expecting the one-two spiritual gut punch from the service and Sunday school. The message was on counting the cost of being a Christian, and the pastor effectively drove home the point that our faith […]
Jun 18, 2026
The lazy days of summer are in full gear, but Ministry Training Institute (MTI) is still hard at work coming alongside churches and leaders. Churches need leaders all year long. We’ve graduated 20 students who have now entered church ministry. These students serve as pastors, elders and key leaders in the local church, equipped with […]
Jun 16, 2026
We are excited to have Michael Gembola, a licensed Christian counselor from Blue Ridge Christian Counseling (brccva.org), join us at the 2026 Triennial Convention August 17-21. Michael will be teaching two workshops: Dealing with Difficult People Our culture has clear advice for dealing with difficult people: set boundaries or end the relationship. Yet as ministers […]
Jun 15, 2026
Africa Area Director Bryce Whiting and Rev. Chris Barton are currently in Mozambique touching base with our churches there. Bryce and Chris spent the first two days interacting with our conference leaders and now they are trying to visit as many churches as possible. So far, each visit brings what Bryce describes as a “Palm […]
Jun 12, 2026
On Sunday, June 7, I was privileged to be part of a weekend celebrating 150 years of ministry at the LaValle Advent Christian Church in La Valle, Wisc. The celebration began with Praise in the Park on Saturday afternoon. The event, held in the La Valle Village Park, featured four praise bands performing on the […]
Jun 09, 2026
A few months ago, we shared that Brother J in Myanmar began a new evangelistic effort among the unreached using their bamboo home as the base for ministry operation. Since then, he, his wife and daughter have been faithfully ministering to their new community. The Lord has been at work, and now a group of […]
Jun 08, 2026
When my daughters were learning to drive, I remember starting one of them on a manual. It lasted about fifteen minutes. In a moment of frustration she said, “there are too many things to do with your feet.” I knew at that moment she was not going to learn and we went back home. To […]
Jun 05, 2026
It was an honor to join 30+ pastors from throughout the Eastern Regional Association for the Pastor’s Summit held at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center in Alton Bay, N.H., from June 2–4, 2026. The Restoration Network hosted and planned this event as an opportunity for fellowship, honest dialogue, worship and prayer. It was a […]
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Published quarterly, Witness Magazine is our flagship print publication. Content includes timely editorials, helpful stats, thought provoking features and news from our regions.
