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May 27, 2025
ILLINOIS – On May 15, Aurora University announced a “Learning Commons” to replace Charles B. Phillips Library. AU President Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D., presided at an earlier internal groundbreaking ceremony for students, faculty, staff and board of directors. She said construction on the three-story, multi-functional building is planned for a plot along Prairie Street on the school’s […]
May 20, 2025
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A memorial service for the Rev. Rick Qualls, who died April 23, 2025, was held Saturday, May 17, at Christ the King Church in Bellingham. More than 300 people gathered to celebrate his life and ministry. (You can read his obituary here.) Qualls served as a pastor for more than 50 years, […]
May 20, 2025
Sign of a Good Pastor A sign of good pastors is that they grieve over the sin and poor decisions of their flocks. While many in a congregation recognize that a pastor is not personally responsible for the sin and immaturity in the lives of their people, it still weighs heavily on faithful shepherds. Certainly, […]
May 20, 2025
Advent Christians have always considered themselves “people of the Book,” holding a deep trust in and reverence for the Bible as “the only divine and infallible standard of faith and practice.” The section of the survey titled “Scripture and Revelation” shows that this commitment to the Word of God is as strong today as it […]
May 20, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA – An ordination service was held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Tabernacle Advent Christian Church in Lenoir, North Carolina, for the Rev. Josh Baker. The Rev. Jim Lee welcomed everyone and offered the statement of purpose. Josiah Baker, Rev. Baker’s oldest son, read Ephesians 4:7–13. The Rev. Matt Broadway, Appalachian regional superintendent, preached […]
May 13, 2025
The first section of the April 2025 doctrinal survey for active Advent Christian pastors, retired pastors and anyone holding ministerial credentials from an Advent Christian conference examined beliefs regarding doctrines related to the nature and character of God and of the Trinity. Of the 107 survey takers, 105 affirmed the statement: “Do you believe in […]
May 13, 2025
TANZANIA – Pastors Johnson Odoyo and Amos Komanya journeyed a full two days and arrived safely to minister to the Datoga people. As always, they are preaching the good news of Jesus Christ and are answering the challenging questions of which the Datoga pose. Their ministry has been strengthened using “Treasures.” These are mp3 players […]
May 13, 2025
MAINE – On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Rev. Timothy Soucy was installed as the superintendent of the Eastern Regional Association of the Advent Christian General Conference in a service held at the South Eliot Maine Advent Christian Church. Approximately 75 participants from throughout the Eastern Region were present. The service began with a recognition and […]
May 13, 2025
It’s important that you listen well when you hear God’s Word taught and preached. Falsehood can enter the church through pastors, Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, TV preachers, authors, podcasters and social media influencers. It can spread through conversations, memes and bumper stickers. But not if listeners like you listen well. Falsehood has been […]
May 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Pastor Richard John Qualls Sr. September 13, 1953 – April 23, 2025 With deep sorrow and profound hope in Christ, we announce the passing of Pastor Richard John Qualls Sr., who was born in Port Townsend, Washington, on September 13, 1953, and entered into the presence of his Savior on April […]
May 12, 2025
Funeral services for Rev. Robert “Bob” Rathbun, age 86, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Minton Chapel with Pastor Dale Wilkerson and Rev. E.A. Dowd officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Rathbun was born on June 21, 1938, in Waterford, Connecticut. He was born to the late […]
May 06, 2025
Although many pastors struggle with prayer — they are human, after all — one place they are often seen praying is in public settings. Pastors pray during worship services, at the start and end of Sunday school classes, during small group meetings, at hospital bedsides and in the homes of church members. When a pastor […]
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