Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Some 2,000 Master Guides, including 600 registrants from the Columbia Union Conference, recently attended North American Division’s First Master Guide Camporee at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, W.Va.
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Interested in planning your own short-term mission project with a group? Start by visiting hesaidgo.org.
This site can connect you with current needs, opportunities and additional, invaluable resources from Adventist Risk Management and the U.S. Department of State that are essential to protecting missionaries and avoiding unnecessary risks. The site provides checklists for mission trip planning and packing, while also connecting prospective leaders and volunteers with the most up-to-date information. The site also keeps a running list of short- and long-term volunteer opportunities for individuals.
At the next Columbia Union Prayer Meeting, Washington Adventist University administrators, professors and students from will share how they are working to spread the gospel on their campus and beyond.
Story by Liz Bailey
Through intentional effort and strategic planning, the staff at Parkersburg Academy (PA) in West Virginia has been dedicated to cultivating a more vibrant spiritual environment by introducing God and nurturing the relationship of each student with Jesus. It is noteworthy that 70 percent of PA's student body comes from families who are not affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Story by Royston Philbert
While veteran delegates at the 2025 General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church brought decades of institutional knowledge to the floor, it was the voices of youth delegates that offered a fresh cadence to the global dialogue on mission, policy, and generational transition.
Story by Lauren Davis
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Story by Lori Futcher, Adventist News Network
For many Seventh-day Adventists, when they think of a General Conference (GC) session, music is one of the first things that comes to mind. Carefully curated and globally representative, the music featured throughout the event adds depth, beauty, and cultural richness to the experience—reflecting the worldwide church it serves.
Story by Jhoana Mortera, Adventist News Network
While delegates at the 62nd General Conference Session meet to discuss the future of the church for the next five years, something powerful is happening across the hall. Youth Lab is a space where young people are not just listening, they're taking part in the mission.
Story by Royston Philbert, Adventist News Network
At the bustling exhibit hall of the 2025 General Conference Session, a serene corner offers something more than pamphlets and product samples—it offers hope, healing, and a renewed vision of wellness rooted in the Adventist message.
The Wholistic Health Experience exhibit is drawing delegates and visitors alike into a space where the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s commitment to whole-person healing takes center stage.