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International Missions

Aug 11, 2025

PHILIPPINES – Fifteen believers from Blessed Hope Christian Fellowship (BHCF) in Cebu City, Philippines, publicly declared their faith through water baptism on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at El Nisio Events Place, Lapu-Lapu City. The ceremony was solemnly officiated by Pastor Jonathan Navacilla, BHCF senior pastor, who led the ceremony with prayers, encouragement and a message on the […]

Church News

Aug 05, 2025

MAINE – This year’s theme, “The Way Life Should Be: Blessed, Renewed, United” came to life at Lakeside Family Camp. Campers of all ages gathered for a week of worship, fellowship and renewal as they drew closer to God and one another. Rev. Dr. Glenn Rice led chapel services with devotions from the Sermon on […]

From ACGC

Aug 05, 2025

NEW HAMPSHIRE – This past weekend I had the opportunity spend some time at the Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center in Alton Bay, N.H. This year marks 162 years of continuous ministry for Alton Bay. The Second Advent Campmeeting held its first meeting on September 7, 1863, on land at Alton Bay overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. […]

International Missions

Aug 05, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA – Last week, during Family Camp at the Advent Christian Campground in Blowing Rock, NC, Missions Director Jeff Walsh led a missions class that took an unexpected and delightful turn on its first day. Campers were surprised by the arrival of two guests from halfway around the world, Ruth and Esther, young women […]

International Missions

Aug 05, 2025

PHILIPPINES — As students across the Philippines returned to school in June, Agape House Ministries (AHMPI) made sure they didn’t do it empty-handed. Nearly 200 children in and around Mati received school supplies through the ministry’s back-to-school outreach, with plans to serve 100 more in the weeks ahead. In addition to distributing notebooks and pencils, […]

Announcements

Jul 29, 2025

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15). Each fall, ACGC invites churches to take part in a special fundraising effort to bless those who serve Christ around the world — our missionaries and global ministry partners. Through Christmas in October, we have the opportunity to express our gratitude and encouragement with tangible […]

From ACGC

Jul 29, 2025

“In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.” — Rupertus Meldenius Over the last several weeks, we have published the results of our 2025 theological survey for Advent Christian pastors. The primary purpose of this survey was to gain an understanding of the theological positions held by our pastors. It had been more […]

International Missions

Jul 28, 2025

What does it mean to be saved? To be justified? When I was younger, someone defined the word “justification” as being declared innocent, “just as if I’d never sinned.” This is a simplified definition of a complex theological truth, but at its core the definition still stands. For some, the core of the gospel is […]

International Missions

Jul 22, 2025

TANZANIA – Pastors Johnson Odoyo and Amos Komanya arrived home from planting a new church in Mang’ola district and sent us the following, “We thank God for taking care of our families during our trip. Thank you too for your prayers. We have arrived home safely and found everyone fine.” This seems like a very […]

Articles

Jul 22, 2025

Apparently, there’s a new Superman movie currently in theaters. I have zero intention of seeing it anytime soon or commenting on its quality or messaging — I’m more of a Marvel guy. However, whenever I think about Superman, I can’t help but think of his one well-known weakness: Kryptonite. Superman is an apex superhero with […]

From ACGC

Jul 21, 2025

The final section of the doctrinal survey for Advent Christian pastors addressed issues of creation and human sexuality. The first question asked, “Do you believe God created the universe in six literal 24-hour days?” Seventy-three pastors (68.9%) answered yes. Thirteen (12.3%) answered no, and 20 (18.9%) were unsure. The second question — “Concerning human beings, […]

Church News

Jul 15, 2025

CANADA – Beebe Advent Christian Camp celebrated 150 years, July 5-13, 2025. The theme was taken from Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever!” Revs. Dave Ross and Jim Perkins brought challenging messages on the life of faith, grounded in the Scriptures. Brother Jim’s messages centered around the Father’s great love […]

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