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Columbia Union Members Named Fulbright Scholars

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Two Columbia Union Conference members recently participated as Fulbright Scholars.

Kofi Adu (pictured left), associate professor of physics at Penn State University in Altoona, Pa., and a member of Pennsylvania Conference’s State College church in Furnace, is studying at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana for nine months, returning at the end of August. Adu is working with the university’s Department of Physics to develop and teach a new degree program in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

VIDEO: 100 Percent on Mission

Brian Tagalog photographed Jennifer Deans at Transformational Evangelism.

Jennifer Deans, pastor of Potomac Conference's Living Faith and Cornerstone churches in Northern Virginia, shared "100 Percent on Mission" at the Columbia Union Conference's Transformational Evangelism event in April 2019.

Watch more videos from the event at columbiaunionvisitor.com/transformationalevangelism.

When it Comes to Evangelism, Are We Getting it Right?

Pastors from the Mountain View Conference pray during the Columbia Union Conference's Transformational Evangelism event. Photograph by Brian Tagalog

Story by V. Michelle Bernard / Photos by Brian Tagalog

Historically, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has relied heavily on old-style revival efforts, prophecy seminars in public spaces and other traditional forms of evangelism. In the last 20 years, popular speakers have transmitted their sermons to local churches via satellite—all to share the unique Seventh-day Adventist message.

Children’s Shoe Ministry Off and Running

Petra and William Dodge, members of the Roanoke church, show their gratitude to those who helped them reach their goal of raising $1,000 to buy and donate shoes for the Roanoke Area Ministries House.

Story by Tiffany Doss

Petra Dodge, a 6-year-old girl from Potomac Conference's Roanoke (Va.) church, felt inspired to help homeless people after fellow church members committed to distribute lunches once a month.

Takoma Academy STEM Department Adds Engineering Program

Fundamental of Engineering student Solomon Hill makes adjustments to his robot minutes before a competition.

Story by Salena Featherstone

The Potomac Conference Takoma Academy (TA) STEM department is continuing to improve the quality of education and engagement for students. TA launched its inaugural Fundamentals of Engineering course this year. It is designed to provide students with real-world, 21st century skills to become successful engineers. The course provides an overview of the many engineering disciplines, principles, equations and competencies students need to be successful in their collegiate, internship and professional careers.