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Who Are the 2025 Columbia Union General Conference Delegates?

The Columba Union Conference is sending 21 delegates to the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis. Six of those delegates are lay members. 

Administrative Delegates
Marcellus Robinson, Columbia Union (CU)
Celeste Ryan Blyden, CU
Emmanuel Asiedu, CU
Trevor Kinlock, Allegheny East Conference (AEC)
Marvin Brown, Allegheny West Conference (AWC)
Jerry Lutz, Chesapeake Conference (Ches)
Tim Bailey, Mountain View Conference (MV)
Stephen Lee, New Jersey Conference (NJC)
Bob Cundiff, Ohio Conference (Ohio)
Gary Gibbs, Pennsylvania Conference (PA)
Charles Tapp, Potomac

WGTS 91.9 Named Best Christian Workplace Again

Story by Jerry Woods

For the sixth year, WGTS 91.9 has been named a “Best Christian Workplace” by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. A select number of businesses are chosen each year based on responses to an employee engagement survey. The survey covers eight drivers of culture, including fantastic teams, life-giving work, outstanding talent, uplifting growth, rewarding compensation, inspirational leadership, sustainable strategy and healthy communication.

"We believe healthy teams create a powerful ministry,” says Kelly Carvalho, WGTS chief administrative officer. “This honor and recognition affirms to us that investing in our people--spiritually, professionally, and relationally--produces a thriving culture."

Adventist HealthCare Helping Hearts Soar

Story by Adventist HealthCare Staff

Adventist HealthCare's commitment to heart health was more visible than ever earlier this year.

First, a new team member was introduced – Betty Beats! After votes were counted from employees and community members to determine the perfect name, the eye-catching Betty Beats accompanied heart health experts to locations throughout the Adventist HealthCare system talking with patients and visitors. Betty also starred in a social media awareness campaign throughout February.

Girls’ Spiritual Retreat: Faith, Fellowship and Growth

Faith, Fellowship and Growth, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Andrea Jakobsons, Ellenor Paul O'Neil, Carmen Esposito, Platinum Rule, Chicas'Night, Girls' Talk

Story by Lauren Esveld

The air buzzed with anticipation as the girls of Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA) gathered for a day dedicated to them. This wasn’t just another school event; it was a chance to step away, connect and nurture their faith. This year’s school theme, “Seek First His Kingdom,” became a guiding light for the retreat’s theme, “Jesus is my Lifeline.”

Serving Humanity Beyond Borders

By Ben Riggs

Kettering Health donated more than 400 used and unused hospital beds to Seventh-day Adventist hospitals serving underserved communities in Argentina, Peru, and Paraguay. This endeavor—bringing together a principled ethic of stewardship and sustainability and a commitment to serving others—emerges from a long-standing partnership with Seventh-day Adventist hospitals across South America, demonstrating how practical care can cross continents and transform lives.

Laurel Lake Camp Welcomes New Directors, Summer Campers

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

Story by Tamyra Horst

Charles and Stephani Trescott are excited to join the Pennsylvania Conference team as its new Laurel Lake Camp directors. With a deep passion for ministry and years of experience, the Trescotts are eager to continue the camp’s legacy of helping young people encounter God and build lifelong memories.

"I started in camp ministry when I was 14,  volunteering in the kitchen and stables,” shares Stephani. “That summer sparked a passion that has grown into a career that has lasted nearly 15 years.”

Apply For a Versacare Catalyst Grant

Story by Versacare Staff

The Versafund Catalyst Grant program with funding up to $10,000 is now open year-round.

Grants are limited to applicants within the North American Division and InterAmerican Division of Seventh-day Adventists, and the project beneficiaries must be also located in the NAD or IAD.

Timeline

Grants are awarded in April, July, October, and January.

Eligibility

• Seventh-day Adventist denomination owned or operated entities
• Faith-based organizations and other non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church (e.g. Founder, CEO, President, or majority of the board are Seventh-day Adventist, or the primary beneficiaries are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church)

Highland View Academy Students Lead Week of Prayer

Singers Jimzen Manongdo, Braylen Sigulinsky, Matt Dela Paz and Dani Flores lead praise and worship during the student-led Week of Prayer.

Story by Rob Gettys

Late last year, Highland View Academy’s (HVA) student body chose the speakers for the upcoming student-led Week of Prayer (SWOP): freshmen Rehan Singh and Luanny Montes; sophomore Alba Dani Peguero; junior Jason Ashman; and senior Samoria Lock.