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Oct 07, 2025
CALIFORNIA – October 1-4 the Western Advent Christian Association (WACA) held its triennial convention at beautiful Camp Maranatha in the San Jacinto mountains of Southern California. Camp director Brian Reeves and his staff did an outstanding job hosting the approximately two dozen conference participants. The regional board met Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The opening […]
Oct 06, 2025
Since 2020, on average, 16 churches permanently close their doors every day. This adds up to approximately 6,000 churches closing every year. It’s projected that by the end of 2025, 15,000 churches will permanently close. The Advent Christian denomination isn’t immune from these trends. Many churches in our denomination are facing uncertain futures and are discerning next steps. Within […]
Oct 02, 2025
If you would have asked me three years ago what discipleship meant, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you. Discipleship began to be a part of my life in January 2021 when I was asked to join a small group Bible study with three other women at my church. Two of the three women, […]
Oct 01, 2025
In the Virginia Conference, we are soon celebrating the momentous ministry of Josie Denius, and we invite you to be part of it. Josie has served as camp manager at Camp ACCOVAC for more than 50 years. Before Camp ACCOVAC, the Virginia Conference oversaw the ministry of Camp Virginia, located near Central Advent Christian Church […]
Sep 29, 2025
One of the most practical ways churches can care for their pastors is by making sure they are enrolled in the Advent Christian Minister’s Pension Plan. This plan helps provide long-term financial stability for those who have devoted their lives to ministry. If your pastor works 20 or more hours per week for an Advent […]
Sep 26, 2025
MALAWI – Ken and Darlene Perkins (Bear River, Nova Scotia AC Church) traveled to Malawi this summer (July 23 – August 11) with one mission: to equip pastors and their wives with biblical teaching. It was a rewarding time. More than 180 pastors and church leaders gathered for a week of seminars — some traveling […]
Sep 23, 2025
Much has happened in our nation this past week to discourage Christians. We received chilling video and reports of the cold-blooded murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutsaka. Only a few days later, Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking to students on the campus of Utah Valley University. These events have sparked a flood of reactions across social media […]
Sep 23, 2025
We’re sending ambassadors to Liberia on Friday! The 10-member team led by three pastors from the eastern region will provide ministry training for all our Advent Christian pastors in Liberia and a vacation Bible school style children’s outreach. The training and the children’s outreach will take place at an AC church in a section of […]
Sep 23, 2025
I was expecting our second child when we moved into the old church parsonage. It felt like stepping back in time, since this was the same house where my mom had spent most of her adolescence during my grandpa’s pastorate. It was a wonderful home, and for nearly 13 years, we enjoyed its warmth and […]
Sep 22, 2025
MASSACHUSETTS – Oak Hill Bible Church marked its 175th anniversary on Saturday, September 20 with a joyful homecoming celebration filled with worship, gratitude and testimonies of God’s enduring faithfulness. The church began in 1850 as the Second Advent Church of Worcester. After 130 years of ministry in Worcester, Rev. Art Stone and church leaders sensed, […]
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
Redemption Community Church in Clayton, North Carolina celebrated their first anniversary on Sunday, September 14th with more than 200 in attendance. Led by Pastor Daniel Karl, Redemption is a replant from Mt. Pleasant Advent Christian Church and has been actively engaging the surrounding community over the last year. The church celebrated with a year in review […]
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