Preparing a Sermon Series

By Mark Witas

As a pastor, "good" communication seems to be an almost constant struggle. I have heard questions on Sabbath such as "Is it potluck today? I had no idea! Why don't we announce these things?" Comments like these are discouraging because extra effort was put forth to ensure that the secretary had listed the potluck announcement three consecutive weeks. A lot of work goes into planning special events and ministries. It's a shame for that work to go to waste when the right people don't know about the event or service we're working toward. Systems are imperative if we're going to communicate effectively. Read More  

Engaging Adventist Millennials:

A Church that Embraces Relationships

By Clint Jenkin and A. Allan Martin

Fortune 500 companies to media firms to major faith  communities are asking this question with interest: "What does it take to engage with the Millennial generation?"1 The North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church2 recently commissioned a study by Barna Group to investigate how its congregations can more effectively maintain engagement with this age group.  

Barna Group, a Christian research firm, surveyed Millennials who were (or had been) part of an Adventist congregation in order to understand their common experiences and attitudes. The survey was followed by multiple moderated online discussions with Adventist and former Adventist young adults. Read More

A Time to Forgive

A Book Review by Dale Galusha

It's more than just the most powerful, moving story you'll read this year; it is a journey to forgiveness. The book is titled, A Time to Forgive, and here's a synopsis of the story from The Tri-City Herald (by Sara Schilling, used by permission). 

WALLA WALLA - The phone call that changed Darold and Barbara Bigger's lives came on a Monday morning.

They were summoned to the office of the chaplain at Walla Walla University where they both work. He told them their oldest daughter was dead.  Read More

Thoughts Going Into the GC Session

By Dan Jackson 

 

 

Convention Program Journal 

 
The convention program journal is complete.   
Official Social Media Outlets & Hashtag for the NAD CALLED Convention
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We are grateful for our Social Media team led by Carlos Camacho, Kymone Hinds, and Chad Stuart, they will work hard to capture and broadcast the special moments of the convention to North America and the world.

The official hashtag for the convention is #nadpastors.

Whenever you make references to the convention or post convention photos on Social Media, make sure you include the hashtag: #nadpastors
A Free Gift From NADEI

Stop by booth #219 at the CALLED Convention and ask for a free copy of the newly released, expanded, and updated Creating Healthy Adventist Churches Through Natural Church Development. This booklet is co-authored by Dr. Russell Burrill and Dr. Tom Evans. If you would like to make a bulk order of the NCD booklets, go to resources@nadei.org or 269-471-8303. 


Introducing the All-New Professional Gift Edition of Christ's Object Lessons
Look for it at the CALLED Convention.
Retail Value: $25
Only $11 in quantities of five
    
It's designed specifically for gift presentation to clergy of other faiths.

 At the CALLED Convention, every registered pastor will be presented with a free copy of this new, beautiful edition of the classic Ellen White sharing book, courtesy of NAD Ministerial and the Adventist Theological Society.

 Any pastor may take 5, 10, or more copies (in quantities of five only) as gifts for your clergy friends of other faiths. Just sign up, receive the books right there at the convention, and your local church(es) will be charged only $11 each through your ABC or local conference office, if they are participating in the distribution program.

The Professional Gift Edition of Christ's Object Lessons is just another of the great things happening at the CALLED Convention.

Start planning your order now, and look for it at the convention.  

Events, Resources, Announcements

4 Ways to Get a Grip on E-mail: E-mail provides an efficient way to keep in touch with family, friends, and parishioners. So how do you keep the whole thing from taking over your life?

 

 5 Tips for Leading Strong-Willed People: Have you ever tried to lead someone who didn't want to be lead? The same children that were labeled "strong-willed" by their parents often grow up to be strong-willed adults. Perhaps you know one. Perhaps you are one. But have you ever tried to lead one? It's not easy.

 

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