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Feb 04, 2025
Early this January, the pastor’s council in the Kenya Advent Christian Conference made the decision to use Christmas in October gifts to purchase 60 bibles for their churches. Christmas in October is a time of denominational emphasis that raises money to send missionaries and ministry partners Christmas gifts. Often these monetary gifts are divided between […]
Feb 04, 2025
We’re excited to announce that your church’s Penny Crusade 2025 informational packet has arrived! This year, we’re highlighting the life-changing work in Mexico — a vibrant focus that underscores the transformative impact of our mission efforts. Whether your church participates in Penny Crusade for four weeks, six weeks, eight weeks, once a month or in […]
Feb 03, 2025
Was Jesus wrong? At Caesarea Philippi Jesus told his disciples, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). It might feel like Jesus was mistaken when we read a study that says the share of Americans who attend church regularly is now less than one-in-four, while […]
Jan 29, 2025
Rev. Tim Soucy has accepted the call to serve as the next superintendent of the Eastern Region, ending a nearly two-year search. This region is made up of four conferences representing 63 churches which span from New York to Nova Scotia. Tim brings three decades of ministry experience to the role, having served as a […]
Jan 28, 2025
Berkshire Christian is excited to announce Dan Thorpe as our new executive director, following his dedicated service as interim executive director since April 2024. Dan comes to us with an impressive résumé. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and ministry; he has a proven track record of advancing mission-driven organizations. His […]
Jan 27, 2025
The Church of the Highlands in La Grange, Illinois recently spent a Saturday evening volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora, Illinois. Feed My Starving Children is an international Christian ministry that provides emergency meal kits to those affected by poverty, natural disasters and war. The shipment they worked on will be sent to […]
Jan 27, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Advent Christians are feeling the effects of a pastor shortage. However, it’s not just us — it’s a challenge many denominations are facing. Part of the problem is generational. The baby boomers produced more pastors than any previous or subsequent generation. As this age group retires and passes away, fewer younger pastors are stepping into […]
Jan 23, 2025
The Lord continues to bless the ministry of Camp Dixie. I’m excited to update you about our game-changing “Gym Transformation!” As of today, we have raised more than $300,000.00, and our goal is $500,000.00. The transformation has begun and will be completed before our summer sessions! I would like to highlight a few names associated […]
Jan 22, 2025
It was Friday afternoon in Tanzania when we gave the call, and the crowd responded. Some came forward seeking prayer from a pastor, 10 stepped forward to confess their sins and invite Jesus to be their Lord. This moment was part of a three-day conference I had the privilege of leading alongside International Missions Director […]
Jan 17, 2025
In a world where print publications are on the decline, “The Witness” magazine is thriving as a beloved resource for the Advent Christian community. This 32-page quarterly publication offers spiritually enriching, practical and thought-provoking content mailed directly to your door. Recent enhancements have made “The Witness” even more meaningful. New features include a finance column […]
Jan 17, 2025
Thanks to your generous support, we closed 2024 by exceeding our Penny Crusade goal by nearly $25,000! Together, our churches raised an incredible total of more than $573,000, making 2024 one of the strongest giving years in recent history. Every dollar from Penny Crusade supports our missionaries and ministry partners serving in 19 countries around […]
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