Creating a Logical Sequence of

Topics in a Short Series Part 1

By Russell Burrill

Through the years Adventists have varied greatly on how many sermons should be in a series of meetings so that people end up joining the Adventist church. Back in the early part of the 20th century, our forefathers conducted meetings every night for 6 months with nearly 180 sermons. They felt that was essential. In the 1950's evangelist Fortyce Detamore shocked everyone by beginning to conduct 3 week meetings targeted to former Adventists. Later that got extended to four or five week meetings.   Read More

Taking the Mystery Out of Guest Visits

By Elizabeth Anderson

The clock in my car reads 9:30 as I drive into the church parking lot. There are plenty of spaces, so I park with the other vehicles clustered in slots closest to the only visible entrance. I've never visited a Seventh-day Adventist church, so I'm not sure what to expect.    

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Stories We Tell: Remember Who You Are

By C.J. Hufnagel

He was an unusual boy. The teacher was sure she had never seen anyone like him. If the other students were acting up in the class or out at recess, it was certain that he was not one of them. In all that he did, he manifested kindness and a tender regard for each of his classmates. He was different. The teacher purposed to find out more about this boy. After school one day, when the two were alone in the classroom, she stated what a fine mother he must have for raising such a good boy.   Read More 

Idaho Conference Assists Pastors
with CALLED Convention   

Up to $2,000 is available for Idaho conference pastors to attend the CALLED convention for pastors and their families. Conference president David Prest says "NAD ministerial has pulled out all the stops to put together a first class convention. So we want to do all we can to assist our pastors to attend." The North Pacific Union Conference is subsidizing pastors $300 each and the Idaho conference is putting a package of $1700 for a total of $2000.
Registration is now open for the June 28-July 1 event to be held in Austin.   
Ideas, Events, Resources, Announcements

Parsonage Allowance - A U.S. federal court has confirmed that clergy can continue to claim the tax benefit for housing allowance, upholding a Seventh-day Adventist Church-backed appeal against a lower court ruling that would have ended the so-called parsonage allowance.

 

Peace On Earth - The ABC Christmas special this year has been produced by the Voice of Prophecy. Recently filmed at the Spencerville, MD Church, the program features the music of the Adventist Children's Choir and the King's Heralds, along with an inspiring message from Shawn Boonstra. Check our link for local broadcast scheduling.

   

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