Lisa and Mark are an example of how entertainment strains the intimacy and trust in a marriage. Lisa spends hours scrolling through social media every evening, engaging with online content, but rarely talks to Mark. She often compares their relationship to the seemingly perfect marriages she sees online, leading to dissatisfaction. Mark, feeling ignored and […]
“We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us, for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man.”— 2 Corinthians 8:20–21 At ACGC, we are deeply thankful to the Lord for the […]
I’m not a big fan of business language, principles or practices being integrated into the church. That’s not to say that, by God’s common grace, the business world can’t offer helpful insights into how churches operate — especially as formal organizations — or that biblical and business principles never overlap. But overall, we are not […]
JAPAN – Our Asia/Pacific Area Director (APAD) and I just traveled to Japan. We don’t report much news from this area largely because of the language barrier and the difficulties for our Japanese brothers and sisters in translating things for us. But while there, it was so clear that the Lord is very much at […]
NORTH CAROLINA – Lee’s Union Advent Christian Church in Four Oaks, N.C. has celebrated 13 baptisms since September 14. This past Sunday, the congregation welcomed SACA Superintendent Rev. Joe Pritchett to lead a special service dedicating their newly built baptismal pool. The project was made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Joyce Langston, widow of […]
November 12, 1955 ~ November 5, 2025 Jill Dare Bryan Gonzalez, 69, of Smithfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 5 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am-1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11 at Pleasant Union Christian Church, 1920 Mt. Olive Hwy, Newton Grove, NC. Funeral service will follow at 1:00pm […]
Nearly two years ago, we began discussions about taking an Ambassador Trip to Africa — a short-term mission designed to encourage and equip our global church family while building up the local churches of each team member as they share their experiences upon their return. When I asked our Africa Area Director, Bryce Whiting, which country he’d […]
August 25, 1947 ~ October 31, 2025 A much loved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, Rev. Shannon Hall, age 78, of Caleb Lane, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Friday afternoon, October 31, at his residence. He was the father of April Goodman, and husband, Donnie, of Cornelius, North Carolina, Jacquie Camp of Huntersville, […]
When crisis strikes whether through famine, disaster, or personal hardship, our response as believers reveals the depth of Christ’s love within us. Scripture reminds us in 1 John 3:17–18, “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? […]
The “Baja 1000” is a 1,000-mile off-road motorsport race held annually across the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. The race often begins in Ensenada, where we have a conference of 10 Advent Christian churches, and sometimes ends in La Paz, where we have two others. It is a legendary and unforgiving endurance race that tests […]
As your church prepares to elect new board members, take a moment to invest in their success. At the end of this article, you’ll find a free downloadable handout designed to help you train and equip your board for a great year ahead. There are very few pastors and church leaders who sing the praises […]
Constance Elaine Ainsworth Jones (known as Connie) fell asleep in the Lord on Oct. 23, 2025. She is survived by her four children, Jeremy Jones and his wife, Nelda; Daniel Barney Jones and his wife, Laura; Amy Kimball and her husband, Tod; Mary Jane Sutter and her husband, James; along with 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, […]
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