Story by V. Michelle Bernard
At the North American Division’s Annual Council on Tuesday, Tim Bailey (pictued in the featured image above), president of the Mountain View Conference (MVC), announced that MVC will be offering a First Annual BLAST University in July 2027 in Charleston, W.Va.
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Written by Angelica Sanchez and Christelle Agboka
If Christians believe in the miracle of God’s Son—who came to earth in human form—why is it hard to believe that miraculous stories can still happen in our everyday lives?
Story by Tompaul Wheeler
Tim Bailey stood under an muddy river, feeling every bit of the sunny day’s nearly 100-degree heat. It had been a long, intense evangelistic series in India and, as Bailey led out in baptisms, he was exhausted. With nearly 1,500 names to read, 1,500 Bibles to gift and 1,500 certificates to sign, it was easy to neglect the animated woman who was tapping on his arm.
Story by Tompaul Wheeler
Dana Audain, a member of the Sligo church, found God moving through people at a moment of crisis.
About to graduate with a degree in elementary education, Audain had a teaching job lined up. Then one day, on a break while subbing at another school, she called for employment confirmation for an apartment rental. She learned the school that had hired her was suddenly closing.
“I totally freaked out,” Audain says. When the principal of the school she was at that day saw her, she asked, “Are you okay?”
Patrice Jenkins, a member of the Bethuel church in Dover, Del., who taught for more than 20 years in Seventh-day Adventist schools and is now a curriculum specialist, has released, A Place for Me: An Adventures of Miss Reese Story.
The book tells the story of Jordan, a child navigating a hard first day at a new school.
Christmas offers one of the easiest times of the year to connect with our community, as people are more open to attendng church and events.
Tamyra Horst, Women’s Ministries director of the Pennsylvania Conference, encourages you to host fun, easy events at your church or home—events that offer friendship and connection, instead of a “program.
Whether it be a craft night, a Christmas tea party, a DIY gift night, a Christmas wrapping party, or a recipe swap and tasting, she encourages the hosts to combine a fun activity with a service project that gives back to those in need.
She advises asking these five questions before planning an event:
Story by Liz Bailey
Recently, the Boulevard church in Charleston, W.Va., held two events. The first event was a two-day health series called, “Awaken and Thrive.” Jeremy Garlock, pastor of Boulevard, was the emcee for the event, while local members presented topics on health in a gospel-centric manner.
On the first night, participants learned how to create a healthful, great-tasting breakfast. On the second night, attendees learned how to use natural remedies for common ailments. At the end of the health series, Garlock invited all participants, including the 15 nonmener visitors, to attend the second event, an evangelistic series titled, "Becoming the Best You."
Editorial by José L. Vázquez
Many are familiar with the Who’s Who book, published every year to highlight the best individuals in their fields. To be listed in such a prestigious book is a great accomplishment. If they were alive today, explorers like Marco Polo, Ferdinand Magellan, and Lewis and Clark would surely make the list, each having planted a flag in the soil of history.
Story by Nancy Collins
Education is shifting, and Spring Valley Academy (SVA) is stepping up to ensure students graduate with more than just a diploma, but with a calling, a career and hands-on experience.