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Mar 24, 2025
The Advent Christian Churches in Nigeria gathered for the 2025 National Witness Rally on Saturday and Sunday, March 15–16, at the Ikot Udoabia Group Headquarters. The two-day event brought together believers from across the country for a time of encouragement, challenge and renewed commitment to the call of witnessing. Pastor P.R. Essien opened the rally […]
Mar 24, 2025
Post-Covid, the United States is facing another deadly pandemic – suicide. Suicides in the U.S. reached their highest number ever in 2022, according to recent government data. Suicides are more common now than at any time since data began to be collected at the dawn of World War II. After declining in 2019 and 2020, suicide deaths increased by […]
Mar 21, 2025
The Spring issue of the Advent Christian Witness magazine is officially out in the world! If you’ve got your copy in hand — or if you’re not a subscriber yet — here’s a peek at the heart behind this issue. As I’ve read through ministerial reports over the past few months, I’ve been struck by […]
Mar 21, 2025
Every so often, we conduct a survey to better understand the theological perspectives held by our pastors. It’s been over a decade since our last survey, and recent travels across the denomination have revealed some notable differences in views on secondary doctrinal issues. To gain a more accurate picture of what our pastors truly believe, […]
Mar 18, 2025
Church planting continues to be the most effective way to bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ. As we seek to follow the Great Commission, we believe God is calling us to invest in raising up new church planters. That’s why we are launching the Advent Christian Church Planting Residency — a program designed to equip future planters through hands-on […]
Mar 17, 2025
Easter is a celebration of Christ’s sacrifice and victory over sin. This year, bring the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection to life for your family with “Digging Into Holy Week,” a hands-on Easter kit created by Chase and Kristin Mendoza of Wayside Advent Christian Church through their ministry Family Intent. For just $18, this interactive […]
Mar 17, 2025
Hey Pastor! Do you ever feel like your preaching could use a refresher? Are you struggling to find pulpit supply? Would you like to equip capable individuals in your congregation to preach but aren’t sure where to start? Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Center for Preaching is hosting Preacher’s College, a one-day intensive seminar designed to help lay […]
Mar 13, 2025
Julie and Eric are parents to two young children. Julie emphasizes empathy and positive reinforcement in her parenting style, while Eric believes in a more traditional approach that includes occasional spanking for discipline. One evening, their daughter refused to clean up her toys before bedtime. Julie suggested using a sticker chart to incentivize good behavior, […]
Mar 11, 2025
In February 2025, Erwin, Chipay and I traveled to Papua New Guinea (PNG) with Agape House Ministries. This trip was filled with God’s provision, protection and power at work and I want to share the many ways we saw his faithfulness unfold. Answered Prayers in Preparation Before we even set foot in PNG, we had […]
Mar 11, 2025
These two neighboring bush tribes have had frequent skirmishes. Defending one’s land is a strong reason for tribal hostility, as the Hadzabe are a hunting and gathering people. Prime hunting grounds are crucial for a Hadzabe village’s survival, and a dry season (such as the one they are facing now) forces them to travel farther […]
Mar 11, 2025
We are pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with MinistrySafe, offering our churches a $100 discount on their first year’s annual membership. This collaboration underscores our commitment to safeguarding our congregations, especially our children and vulnerable adults. About MinistrySafe MinistrySafe is a leader in sexual abuse prevention, providing a comprehensive 5-Part Safety System designed to […]
Mar 10, 2025
At the time of writing, church planter Daniel Karl, from Northside Community Church, was preparing to launch Redemption Church in Clayton, North Carolina. Here’s a behind the scenes look at how it all started and where it’s headed. The church officially launched in September 2024. Inspiration and Calling I was serving on Northside’s staff when […]
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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.
