Excelling At Excellence

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Story by John Sackett In healthcare, everything we do has profound significance. Often, there is just one chance to get something right with no opportunity for a redo. And it is no

Making An Impact In The Columbia Union And Beyond: Executive Committee Encouraged By Year-End Reports

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By V. Michelle Bernard with contributions by Nii Ayite Hammond and Michele Joseph Making an Impact in Ghana Members of the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee met Thursd

What Are The 2024–25 Columbia Union Enrollment Numbers?

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Story by V. Michelle Bernard At the Board of Education meeting held yesterday in Silver Spring, Md., Donovan Ross, vice president of Columbia Union Conference’s Office of Educati

Unmapped: Doubt, Disconnection And Disillusionment

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By Becky St. Clair The views expressed in this article are solely those of the subjects and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of the Columbia Union Conference or

How To Reach Those Who Have Walked Away

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By K'dee Crews According to official Seventh day Adventist statistics, since 1965, four out of every 10 members have left the church. How can we, as a church body, reach those who

What We Need To Know About Generation Z

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Barna research has recently released a new report examining who Gen Z is and how they “uniquely contribute to our collective society, their communities and their faith. Here are

The Power Of Pizza

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Story by Tamyra Horst Looking for a unique ministry to try in 2025? Andrew Christiansen, a pastor who serves in the Pennsylvania Conference, believes in the power of pizza. Earlier

Kettering College Partners With Wilberforce University To Bridge Graduates Into The Accelerated Nursing Program

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Kettering College (KC) is pleased to announce the launch of a partnership with Wilberforce University. This strategic collaboration will give Wilberforce University graduates th

Youth And Children’s Ministries Directors Recharge

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Story by Columbia Union Staff Youth, Pathfinder and Children’s ministries directors and their spouses from all eight conferences within the Columbia Union recently gathered at Wi

Celebrating Adventist Heritage Month At Wau: Exploring Seventh-Day Adventism And The 180Th Anniversary Of The Great Disappointment

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Story by Shannon Smith October is the month of many observances and holidays, like Hispanic Heritage Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Halloween. At Washington Adventist Un

Record Enrollment In Mdiv Program At Andrews University

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Story by Office of University Communication, Andrews University / Photo by Darren Heslop Enrollment in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at Andrews University’s Seventh day

Rooted In Community: Bruce Kidney Creates The Unity Garden

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Story by Konni Lorenz The sun beats down on a humid July day. Bruce Kidney stands, his hands full of fresh vegetables, waiting for the door to open at a home in Dayton, Ohio’s Ri

Dover First Church Hosts Retreat To Strengthen Marriages

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Story by Evan Knott Dover (Del.) First church recently held a two day retreat titled, “Try This at Home: Marriage,” aimed at strengthening marriages within the community. The e

The Lord’s Prayer

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Editorial by Yves Monnier People still ask the same thing the disciples did 2,000 years ago: “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1, NKJV). We all know, the disciples included, th

Kettering College Professor Retires To Serve In Other Ways

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Story by Rebecca Ingle Professor Daniel Schoun has taught chemistry, physics, and math at Kettering College. He’s been a teacher his entire career, which is a surprise to him, co

United 'In One Accord'

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Story by Lillian Torres Jesus’ prayer for all of His disciples in John 17:21 is “that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in

New Mountain View Conference Initiative Takes Hold

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Story by Liz Bailey When the Mountain View Conference (MVC) introduced their new initiative, “Let’s Grow Together,” at the beginning of the year, they provided their pastors

New Jersey Conference Announces New Vision, Mission

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Editorial by Stephen Lee I am honored to introduce our new vision and mission for the New Jersey Conference (NJC), guiding us to fulfill God’s calling. Our new vision, “A World

How Not To Help In Hurricane Helene

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Bob Mitchell, Adventist Community Services and Disaster Response coordinator for the Potomac Conference, shared the following to help encourage people how to best help those impac

Wgts Partners With White Oak Medical Center For A Wellness Fair And Christian Concert

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WGTS 91.9 joined with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center in June to bring the community together. The wellness fair and outdoor concert provided an opportunity for atten

Meet Allegheny East Conference’s New President

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Story by LaTasha Hewitt Trevor Kinlock was recently selected to serve as the new president of the Allegheny East Conference (AEC). Though new to the role, Kinlock is not new to AEC

Kettering Health Expands Mental Health Services

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Story by Kettering Health Staff Kettering Health Behavioral Medicine recently expanded its services to better meet the needs of south Dayton residents by creating an Intensive Outp

'With One Purpose'

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Story by Katelyn Pacylowski (’24) It is hard to put into words how much Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) means to me. I am so thankful for the time I have spent on this campus. F

‘With One Purpose’

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Story by Katelyn Pacylowski (’24) It is hard to put into words how much Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) means to me. I am so thankful for the time I have spent on this campus. F

Laurel Lake Celebrates 70 Years Of Impacting Lives

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Story by Tamyra Horst When the Pennsylvania Conference purchased a 150 acre farm outside of Smithport, Pa., in the spring of 1954, it was a dream to create a camp facility for chil

Tackle Mental Health Stigmas

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Story by Amanda Blake More than 200 Seventh day Adventist churches across North America, including 34 in the Columbia Union Conference, hosted the short mental health series MindF

Disguise Those Vegetables And Other School Year Eating Tips

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Good nutrition is important, not only for children physically but so that they can concentrate at school and learn,” says Heather Brown, a registered dietitian and certified diab

Columbia Union President Hangs Out At Mountain View Camp Meeting

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Story by Liz Bailey   Attendees of the Mountain View Conference (MVC) Camp Meeting recently saw three conference presidents at the event and were pleasantly surprised with a visit

New Jersey Camp Meeting: A Time Of Fellowship, Growth

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Story by Stephen Lee The New Jersey Conference 2024 Camp Meeting was a remarkable event, held over two weekends: June 1315 for English speakers and June 2022 for Spanish speakers.

Los Educadores Se Reúnen Para Un Campamento De Entrenamiento

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Historia de V. Michelle Bernard / Traducción de Domitilla Rosette Antes del inicio del año escolar 2024 25, unos 75 educadores de toda la Columbia Union se reunieron para el camp

Let's Think About It

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Editorial by Marcellus T. Robinson “What do you think about women in ministry?” is a question I am frequently asked. I believe the better question is, “What does Jesus think

Allegheny East Conference Nombra Nuevo Presidente

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Historia de V. Michelle Bernard / Traducción por Domitilla Rosette El Comité Ejecutivo de Allegheny East Conference (AEC) eligió recientemente a Trevor Kinlock para que se desem

Adventist Healthcare Nombra A John Sackett Como Nuevo Presidente Y Director Ejecutivo

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Historia de V. Michelle Bernard / Traducción de Domitilla Rosette Adventist HealthCare ha nombrado a John Sackett como su nuevo presidente y director ejecutivo, a partir del 4 de

Two Principals Recognized For Outstanding Service

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Story by Tracey Jackson During a school assembly that fell days after his April birthday, the Pine Forge Academy (PFA) student body honored Principal H. Clifford Reynolds, III, who

Hispanic Ministries Director Transitions To Vice President

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Story by Debra Anderson In a significant development, the Potomac Conference has made a groundbreaking decision to transition the role of director of Hispanic Ministries to the pos

Roger A Mitchell Jr Named President Of Howard University Hospital

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Adventist HealthCare and Howard University have announced that Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will serve as the next President of Howard University Hospital, as part of the Management

United Together In Mission

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Editorial by Gary Gibbs God has called His last day people to reach everyone, everywhere with the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. As members of the Pennsylvania Conference, He

Transformed Lives Shine At Prison Ministries Summit

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Story by Debra Anderson Under the direction of Hank Branch, the Prison Ministry Department of the Potomac Conference recently participated in the Western Regional Prison Ministry S

Conference Hosts 2024 Treasurers’ Training

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Story by Stephen Lee Recently, the New Jersey Conference (NJC) Treasury Department held a Treasurers’ Training at the conference’s headquarters. The more than 120 attendees wer

See Videos And Photos From The International Camporee

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Want to see more of your Columbia Union Conference Pathfinders at the 'Believe the Promise' International Camporee? We can help.     

Ghanaian Church Hosts Digital Safety Talk

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Story by Francis Tuffour The Columbus Ghanaian church recently hosted two officers from the city’s police department. The event, which focused on educating members about cybercri

Update: Camporee To Finish Nighttime Programs On Friday Evening

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Statement from the International Pathfinder Camporee Leadership team: Because the safety of all those gathered at the International Pathfinder Camporee is of utmost importance, the

Pathfinders 'Maximize Their Witness,' Get Baptized In Front Of Thousands

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Story by Ricardo Bacchus / Reporting by V. Michelle Bernard Baptism, a special occasion in which candidates are celebrated for publicly giving their lives to God, can be intimidati

Forecasted Weather Shortens Camporee Programs, Clubs Plan Their Exit

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Story by V. Michelle Bernard With another potential strong storm forecasted to come through Gillette, Wy., tomorrow, International Camporee leaders had to make the hard logistical

Fire Causes Severe Damage To Spencerville Church

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Story by Spencerville Church Staff / Photo by Erwin Nanasi Spencerville Church will hold Sabbath worship services on Saturday, August 10, at 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the Gen

Columbia Union Drill And Drum Corps Teams Stick To The Beat

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Story by Ricardo Bacchus On a black top, roughly 100 feet by 100 feet, 32 Columbia Union Conference drill and drum corps teams lined up on the International Pathfinder camporee cam

Worship Ministry Class: Changing Lives

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Story by Monica Biaggi Students from Shenandoah Valley Academy’s (SVA) Worship Ministry class are learning more about how to worship God, resulting in a deeper relationship with

Where To Watch A Livestream Of Believe The Promise International Camporee

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Want to watch a livestream of "Believe the Promise" International Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming? Nightly meetings will be shown, starting August 6, at around 7:45 MDT (9:45 EDT). W

Wgts 91.9 Hosts Newsboys Album Release Party

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Story by Jerry Woods WGTS 91.9 invited listeners to meet the Newsboys on Friday, July 12, for two events.  The first featured a live broadcast with the Newsboys at WGTS’ weekly

Storm Interrupts International Pathfinder Camporee, Displaces Some Campers

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Story by North American Division and International Pathfinder Camporee Communication The 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee (IPC) at the CAM PLEX Multi Event Facilities cancel