Embrace Grace: Embracing Life Embrace Grace is a pro-life Christian nonprofit created to support single pregnant women. Jessica Skipworth is the pastor’s wife at West Bay Advent Christian Church, which began an Embrace Grace program in January 2023. Tell us a little about West Bay Advent Christian Church. West Bay Advent Christian Church is in […]
Five Questions for Lou Going By the grace of God Lou came to faith in 1969 during the height of the Jesus movement. He’s married to his wonderful and gracious wife of 45 years Cheryl and together they have been blessed with five adult children, two of whom are through marriage, and with three spunky […]
Five Questions for Rick Qualls Rev. Rick Qualls started in the ministry in 1972 as a children’s pastor. Rick, along with his wife, Verna, have served in various positions at Glad Tidings Church in Bellingham, Washington until 1978 when they and their daughter, Lori, were sent to the Philippines as missionaries. During their time in […]
Five Questions for Glennon Balser Glennon grew up in Kanahwa County in West Virginia. His father Brinford (Buck) Balser was an Advent Christian minister who, while serving at the Clendenin AC Church in West Virginia, was tragically killed in a car accident along with Rev. Rolly Chambers when returning home from a denominational meeting. Glennon […]
Five Questions for Glenn Rice Interviewed by Justin Nash Glenn has walked with Jesus from his childhood, growing up in a Christian home with a heritage of faith spanning several generations. He was called to pastoral ministry while a student at Berkshire Christian College, where he met his future wife, Cindy (Schaeffner) Rice. The couple […]
Five Questions for Clayton Blackstone Interviewed by Justin Nash Rev. Clayton Blackstone grew up on a family farm in Aroostook County in northern Maine. His grandfather was a farmer and pastored the Dunntown Advent Christian Church for 42 years. The family’s deep heritage of faith was modeled and passed along to Clayton who became a […]
Five Questions for Ron Thomas Interviewed by Justin Nash Rev. Ron Thomas was born in Charleston, West Virginia, but spent most of his growing up years in Aurora, Illinois. His father was a professor of religion at Aurora College and a teacher in Old Testament and Missions. He learned about some of the many opportunities […]
Five Questions for Clint Taber Interviewed by Justin Nash Clint Taber has been involved in Christian ministry for more than 60 years as a Christian musician, pastor, Bible conference speaker, college professor/administrator and denominational leader. Rev. Taber has served in leadership positions since the outset of his ministry as a pastor, president of various organizations, […]
Five Questions for Paul Bertolino Interviewed by Justin Nash The only child of immigrant parents, and 35-year veteran of the US Postal Service, Rev.Paul Bertolino became a Christian when he was 27-years old at a Crusade for Christ event in 1963. He had a strong desire to learn all he could about this new relationship […]
Five Questions for Larry Knowles Interviewed by Justin Nash For 100 years, Advent Christian Retirement Communities (ACRC) has been guided by their mission to serve and honor seniors by providing secure, comfortable and affordable retirement living. In 1920, they established what is now the first multi-tiered retirement community in Vermont: Vernon Homes. Vernon Homes offers a full […]