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Mar 03, 2025
Visiting those who are sick, aging or nearing the end of life can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader or simply a friend or family member, being present for others in these moments matters. But what do you say? How do you listen well? What if you’re uncomfortable in a hospital or nursing […]
Mar 03, 2025
Prayer is the foundation of a strong and thriving church. That’s why we invite you to join Prayer Emphasis, a four-week program designed to help congregations seek God’s guidance and strength together. Throughout May, we’ll be focusing on “A Prayer for the Church” (1 Kings 8:54-61), drawing from Solomon’s powerful dedication of the Temple. This guided prayer initiative […]
Mar 03, 2025
On Saturday, March 1, I had the privilege of attending the Western Washington British Columbia Conference (WWBC) annual meeting at the West Valley Advent Christian Church in Federal Way, Washington. With more than 20 delegates in attendance, it was a meaningful and encouraging gathering. Pastor Philmont Bostic of West Valley kicked off the meeting with […]
Mar 03, 2025
On February 23, 2025, Oak Hill Bible Church joyfully welcomed two new members into God’s kingdom through baptism. Kyle and Ben Kallgren, who grew up in the church as third-generation members, were baptized. Of special note, their mother Stacey assisted in the baptism; she’s now helped baptize all three of her sons in less than one […]
Feb 25, 2025
The Advent Christian Conference of Southern California held its annual meeting Saturday, February 22, at the Advent Christian Church of Los Angeles. Approximately 30 people, representing six conference churches, attended the meeting, which was presided over by conference president Dave Crimi. Western region superintendent Rick Qualls, ACGC executive director Justin Nash and ACGC Latin America […]
Feb 25, 2025
Oro Bible College (OBC), in Cagayan de Oro City, the Philippines, exists to prepare men and women for ministry in the Philippines and beyond. Advent Christian missionaries and Filipino Advent Christian leaders formally established OBC in 1972. More than 50 years later, OBC continues to offer quality theological education for Advent Christian students and students […]
Feb 21, 2025
In Myanmar, our four ministry leaders have purchased Bibles for new believers in their ministries. Several of these new believers are also newly baptized. ACGC sent funds to our ministry leaders in Myanmar – enough to purchase at least 15 bibles in the Burmese language for each of the four ministry leaders to use in […]
Feb 20, 2025
At Berkshire Christian, we remain steadfast in our mission to equip those called to ministry. As we move into this new season, we are excited to share key developments that will enhance our ability to serve the next generation of Christian leaders. A New Home at Oak Hill Bible Church Berkshire Christian has relocated to […]
Feb 18, 2025
A man in India, flashing a cell phone, deliberately approached Pastor Steven.* He was not friendly. He was part of a growing wave of ultra-Hindu nationalists in the country. Extending his phone with one hand and vigorously pointing at it with the other, he accused Pastor Steven of being connected to a Christian organization seeking […]
Feb 18, 2025
Douglas J. Foss, senior pastor of Hope Church in Lenox, Massachusetts, has released a thought-provoking book, “The Christian Choice: Humility or Hubris,” which examines the essential differences between Roman Catholicism and the gospel revealed in Scripture. Written from a former Roman Catholic perspective, Foss challenges the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly on salvation, […]
Feb 18, 2025
Bi-vocational ministry is on the rise in the American church, and that’s not a bad thing. The reality is that smaller churches are increasingly unable to pay a full-time, livable wage to pastors, but these churches still need pastors. Though many churches view the move to bi-vocational ministry as a step backward, even something to […]
Feb 18, 2025
Are you ever hunting piano scores or tab sheets? What about hymns that go well with next Sunday’s message? If so, then we can help! The Worship Initiative is a music collective that focuses on creating resources for worship leaders and teams. On their website, they offer hundreds of worship songs with transposable chord charts, […]
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