Chesapeake Conference

Story by Evan Knott

The Atholton church in Columbia, Md., recently hosted two major outreach events that created significant opportunities for community engagement and evangelism.

With more than 170 children in attendance, Atholton held a high-tech “True North” Vacation Bible School (VBS), featuring a vibrant, immersive experience, complete with a professionally designed set, high-quality lighting, a colorful stage and a massive LED wall in the sanctuary. Each day, children were greeted by animated characters on lobby screens that brought the “True North” theme to life.

Story by Lauren Esveld

Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA) is pleased to announce that Alejandra Chow will transition from her current role as assistant business manager to serve as the new registrar.

Chow has been a valued member of the business office for the past three years. Her commitment to SAA’s mission, meticulous attention to detail and passion for mentoring young people are evident in all she does.

Story by Rob Gettys

Tracy Morgan joins Highland View Academy (HVA) this year as the new development director. Morgan comes to HVA from Great Lakes Adventist Academy (Mich.), where she spent the last seven years leading the advancement, enrollment and alumni relations team. There, she was able to build relationships with past, present and future students from around the world—individuals she will always cherish.

Story by Evan Knott / Photos by Melvin Donadelle and WGTS 91.9

More than 3,500 people gathered on Aug. 23 for an outdoor summer concert with Christian artist Jordan Feliz on the lawn of the Frederick Church in Maryland. The event, held in partnership with WGTS 91.9, marked the conclusion of the station’s 10th annual Summer Concert Series and was the best-attended concert of the 2025 season.

Not all mission work involves building some-various ages and locations, at home and abroad. But the missionary mindset remains consistent. What is this mindset, and how can it transform one’s life?

Story by Tompaul Wheeler

What Drove Me
Tim Soper recently finished his 25th year of teaching. As chaplain at Chesapeake Conference’s Spencerville Adventist Academy (Md.), Soper says his two years as a missionary in Guam and a year during college as a task force worker shaped his career—and life.

Though Soper had previously gone on short-term mission trips as an academy student, his first foray into extended mission service was unplanned. After his freshman year at Southern