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International Missions

Jan 06, 2026

The Comajeg family, long involved in ministry in the Philippines, again shared their generosity with Oro Bible College students by providing food packs this year. Each food pack included five kilos of rice, four packs of noodles, two canned goods, Milo, coffee and Koko Krunch (Choco Rings). Their support helps care for students not only […]

From ACGC

Jan 05, 2026

We’d like to invite you to join us for the 2026 Triennial Convention, August 17–21, in beautiful Black Mountain, N.C. Ridgecrest Conference Center will once again host our event. The theme for the convention is “Press ON: The Story Isn’t Over.” We hope it will be a time of celebrating what the Lord has done […]

Church Planting

Jan 05, 2026

In December, ACGC entered into a partnership with Carolina Movement and became a Stakeholder Organization. Carolina Movement is a network of sending churches and church plants across North Carolina with a bold goal: to see every man, woman and child in North Carolina encounter Jesus in our lifetime. Their vision is to plant 100 churches in 10 […]

Church News

Dec 16, 2025

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Oak Hill Bible Church celebrated the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit and the redemptive work of Christ as Pastor Erik Reynolds baptized 10 people, including a married couple, four youth group teens and a family of four. As 2025 began, Oak Hill had a great sense of hopefulness. The […]

From ACGC

Dec 16, 2025

Last week, heavy rains and strong winds brought catastrophic flooding to parts of northwest Oregon and western Washington. Among those affected were our churches in Nooksack, Washington and Sumas, Washington. Thankfully, there was no loss of life or major injuries. Nooksack Advent Christian Church, pastored by Rev. Schad Russell, is dealing with flooding in the […]

International Missions

Dec 15, 2025

Tanzania pastors and missionaries Johnson Odoyo and Amos Komanya journeyed farther into the bush where they located a Datoga settlement previously unknown to them. This settlement had isolated itself from the outside world and from their own greater tribe. Johnson and Amos worked hard to gain the trust and friendship of this village, and in […]

Asleep in Christ

Dec 15, 2025

November 22, 1982 – December 5, 2025 Bangor, Maine – Joshua Manuel Alves, 43, of Bangor, Maine, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 5, 2025. He was born in Bristol, Rhode Island, to Manuel Luiz Alves IV and Elsie Marian Alves. Josh is survived by his beloved wife, Amy (Ouellette) Alves; and their children, Lilly, Haley, […]

Asleep in Christ

Dec 15, 2025

October 29, 1952 – October 20, 2025 Arco Paul Sharp Jr., 72, of Big Chimney fell asleep in Christ Monday October 20, 2025. Born in Gassaway, WV to Arco Sr. and Hazel Sharp the family would later move to Big Chimney, where Arco met his wife Beverly Stanley Sharp. In their 54 years together Arco and Beverly […]

ArticlesWitness

Dec 12, 2025

G.K. Chesterton wrote, “When men choose not to believe in God, they do not thereafter believe in nothing, they then become capable of believing in anything.” His observation highlights a deeper truth: human beings are inherently spiritual. We possess an awareness of and a longing for the supernatural and the eternal. As Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, […]

International Missions

Dec 09, 2025

Last week, on December 2 and 3, the International Missions Advisory Committee (IMAC) gathered at the ACGC offices in Charlotte, N.C. IMAC consists of volunteers who guide and strengthen our global ministry efforts. The international missions director selects and recommends each member. The current IMAC members are Travis Hutcheson, Sam Walsh, Jim Jensen and Frank […]

Articles

Dec 05, 2025

While in school preparing for ministry, I was often annoyed by the idea that I could not take communion by myself, or that I needed someone “approved” to administer it to me. That changed after a brief but pointed rebuke from a roommate who shifted my perspective entirely. He said, “Communion is not for individuals; […]

International Missions

Dec 04, 2025

Have you ever wondered what actually happens to a Christmas in October gift after you give it? Each check and online donation begins a journey that carries joy far beyond your church. Many churches have already collected and sent in their financial gifts. But the fundraiser doesn’t end there. In fact, it’s only the beginning! […]

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