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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 […]
Jan 16, 2025
In a bustling suburban neighborhood, Charles found himself at a crossroads in his marriage. His wife, Emily, had embraced the modern mantra of self-care to such an extent that it began to overshadow their relationship. Emily often prioritized her yoga retreats and spa weekends over family gatherings or date nights, believing that these activities were […]
Jan 14, 2025
My daughter, Tee, and I visited our family home in Naratchakhwai Village, located on the rural outskirts of the City of Nakhon Phanom in Northeast Thailand, in November 2024. This was the first time we visited on our own to do ministry work without my husband, Russell. There are only nine remaining members of the […]
Jan 13, 2025
On Sunday, January 5, I had the privilege of worshiping and fellowshipping with missionary Erwin Cabrizos and the wonderful folks at Faith Bible Advent Christian Church in Plainville, Connecticut. It was a joy to join them for their morning worship service, where Erwin shared about the incredible missionary work God has entrusted to him and […]
Jan 09, 2025
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Because of your incredible generosity during ACGC’s year-end appeal, over $22,000 has been raised to support church planting. Every dollar you’ve contributed is directly fueling the growth of new churches through our Church Planting Fund, which provides grants to church planters as they reach key milestones. Church planting isn’t […]
Jan 09, 2025
Introduction The words of Proverbs 29:18 echo across centuries: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” This verse has been the subject of countless discussions, often interpreted through the lens of modern, 21st-century perspectives on leadership and vision. In our current cultural context, “vision” is most often seen as a lofty, inspirational statement of […]
Jan 06, 2025
At ACGC, we see ourselves as servants to our churches and pastors. To that end, we constantly seek the best and most fruitful ways to serve you. One key aspect of this effort is when you submit your annual reports. Both the annual church report and annual ministerial report help us understand how we can […]
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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.
