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Something Better

(También español). From August 7 to 10, educators, administrators, and leaders from Seventh-day Adventist schools across North America came together in Phoenix, Arizona, for the highly anticipated North American Division (NAD) Teachers' Convention.

Remembering Humberto Rasi: A ‘Mighty Oak’ in Adventist Education

(También español). Humberto Rasi, a Seventh-day Adventist educator and scholar who was General Conference (GC) director of education, died after a long illness on June 28. He was 88.

Reflecting on Fritz Guy, an Adventist Visionary

(También español) Gary Chartier, associate dean of the Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University, describes Fritz Guy as physically small but intellectually giant.

We Are His Treasure

(También español) What is your most loved treasure? We all have something. And I don’t mean something costly like a car, a painting, a sculpture, or gold and silver possessions. I mean those things that tug at our heart: a childhood photo or toy, baby’s first shoe, a graduation memento, a postcard from a loved one.

Ephesus, the “Spaghetti Church,” Impacts Lives in South Los Angeles

(También español) Ephesus church, an Adventist Community Service (ACS) center in South Los Angeles, is seeking to be fully known and loved by its community through acts of service.

Called to Serve: Staff Stories

(También español) Holbrook Indian School (HIS) is located in the historic little town of Holbrook, Arizona. Coming to HIS feels a little like being in a far-off mission field across the ocean (but with no ocean.)

Riverside United Reaches the Division Level in Pathfinder Bible Experience

(También español) It is rare for a Pathfinder club to reach the division level of the Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) after one year.

Black Lives, Blue Zones: A Health Initiative

(También español) This past April, more than 200 attendees gathered at Mt. Rubidoux church for a free viewing of the documentary “Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power” as part of its Black Lives, Blue Zones initiative.

A Different Coastal Experience

(También español) The district of Covelo-Willits-Fort Bragg is home to three lovely churches situated amidst the picturesque Yuki Wilderness to the east, Round Valley Reservation Trust Land to the north, and the serene Pacific coast to the west.

Stronghold International Mission Group Inaugurates Building

(También español) Cochise, Arizona, is not the first place one would think of when planting a new church. The quiet, dusty community is not the bustling railroad town of 3,000 people it was in the 1880s.

Newly Organized Haven Company: “A Haven of Love to the Community”

(También español) The history of the Haven congregation goes back almost five years. After Edbert Carceler returned from a six-month evangelism and church building project in the Philippines in the winter of 2018

Harmonizing in Faith: Fresno Area Spanish Churches Conduct Joint Evangelistic Series and B

(También español) Earlier this year, a number of Spanish congregations across Fresno embarked on a commendable initiative to conduct evangelistic activities together.

Adventist Pioneers in the West: Touching Hearts in Hawaii for Jesus

(También español) The Hawaiian Islands were formerly known as the Sandwich Islands. Visited by Captain James Cook in 1778, he named them after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich.

The Real HIRAM EDSON

(También español) Time has greatly altered the perception of Hiram Edson in the minds of many.

Arturo Lopez Becomes PUC’s New Campus Chaplain

(También español) Pacific Union College is happy to announce that Arturo Lopez will be the new campus chaplain. Pastor Lopez is a young and seasoned pastor with amazing experience.

The Gathering

(También español) The Arizona Conference Women’s Ministries Team held their second annual “The Gathering” on Sabbath, July 29, at Thunderbird Adventist Academy.

Al Punto: A Starting Point

(También español) Pastors Guillermo Quiroz and Enrique Baez unpack the nuances of the Sabbath School Quarterly lessons through Southeastern California Conference (SECC) Hispanic Media Ministries' new Sabbath School series, Al Punto.

100% Humidity Resulted in 110% Effort

(También español) Returning on the Fourth of July, 22 youth and adults from Pleasant Hill and Oakland Grand Advent churches came back from a life-changing mission trip to the Philippines.

Grassroots Evangelism Garners Baptism

(También español) The Richmond Beacon Light church recently engaged its community by holding an evangelistic series titled “The Better Bible Conference” over four Sabbaths.

Pierce Street Jazz: Bringing Back an Art Form

(También español) In the summer of 2009, Marvin Payne, then chair of the chemistry department at La Sierra University and summer program coordinator, approached Provost Warren Trenchard with an idea for a music experience for summer students.

The Legacy of Ellen White’s Ordination

(También español) The history of Ellen White has been distorted to fit not who she is but who some people think she ought to be.

Christ Changed My Life

(También español) Weak, easily triggered, hurt, and often broken, Julissa Vazquez was extremely sensitive to the world.

A Mobile Clinic in Thailand Changes Lives

(También español) It’s a sunny day in Thailand, and a silver Toyota truck pulls into a village. A man working in the fields notices this unfamiliar truck.

High School Students Gain Healthcare Career Knowledge With Two-Week Immersion Program

(También español) Loma Linda University Health this summer held its two-week high school pipeline program, which offers an immersive, on-campus experience that introduces healthcare careers to under-represented minority high school students.

Adventist Health Celebrates New Hospital in Columbia Gorge

(También español) In June, Adventist Health welcomed Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon, as the third hospital in the Adventist Health Oregon State Network.

Surfing, Setting, and Friendship

(También español) The Carmichael church has facilitated a mid-summer surfing trip to Santa Cruz for nearly 10 years, open to youth and parents.

Chris Estay Installed

(También español) Pastor Chris Estay was installed as the new pastor of Vallejo Central church in July. Estay is excited about his new church family.

Never-Ending

(También español) Family issues at home, vast weather changes around the world, travel restrictions, problems that arise and are out of our control: While this is the reality in some of our lives, for a brief moment at summer camp, these issues fade away as our campers and camp staff understand how much bigger our God is.

Women’s Ministries Thrives at Campus Hill

(También español) Campus Hill church (CHC) women’s ministries hosted a high tea, which attracted almost 100 women participants.

How to Belong to the Church and Still Be Yourself

(También español) Make no mistake, the church is legitimate. It is Christ’s idea. He started it when He declared, “On this rock I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18).

Inaugural Award Gala, New Endowment to Honor Geratys

(También español) The Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University is launching an inaugural award this October that will seed a student activities and scholarship endowment and honor individuals who have made substantive contributions to their societies and the broader world.

True Community Relevance

(También español) The African American ministries department serves as a valuable resource for local churches, providing vital support and fostering community engagement through a variety of impactful initiatives.

The Soquel Camp Meeting: A Ten-Day Spiritual Reunion Culminating in 51 Baptisms

(También español) After a long hiatus due to the covid pandemic, the Soquel Camp Meeting finally convened for a ten-day in-person gathering from July 13-22, 2023.

Baptisms at Soquel Camp Meeting

Pictorial Report / Informe pictórico

Missionaries Help Rebuild Hope Amid Devastation in Guanaja, Honduras

(También español) In October 2021, a devastating fire consumed one-third of Bonacca cay off the island of Guanaja, Honduras.

Diplomas for Disciples

(También español) The Fairfield Spanish church is dedicated to maintaining its connection with the community by offering a space for spiritual growth and education.

The “Last but First, Least but Greatest” Conundrum

(También español) What is the purpose of a parable? In the Gospels of the New Testament, parables were stories told by Jesus to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. In Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard workers.

Where Are They Now?

(También español) Have you ever wondered what happens to our students after they graduate and leave Holbrook Indian School (HIS)?

Escondido Church Hosts Easter for the Community

(También español) On Easter Sabbath, the Escondido church hosted an event dedicated to connecting with their community.

Pathfinder and Adventurer Camporee 2023

(También español) From June 22 to June 25, the Nevada-Utah Conference witnessed an extraordinary event that brought together young Pathfinders and Adventurers from across the region.

Garrison Chaffee Installed at PUC Church

(También español) The PUC church welcomed Garrison Chaffee as their new youth and associate pastor in April.

Here a Pear, There a Plum, Everywhere a Yum Yum

(También español) Auburn church members have a unique way of being community relevant, which takes much passionate, hard work.

Adventist Pioneers in the West: James and Ellen White

(También español) Ellen White’s role in the West began before she ever visited! In 1868, before evangelists J.N. Loughborough and D.T. Bourdeau had even boarded their ship for San Francisco, Ellen White had a vision in Battle Creek as to how to work in California.

Fiji Mission Trip: Building Relationships Through Love and Service

(También español) In March, over spring vacation, a group of students and faculty from Pacific Union College traveled to Mana Island, Fiji, for a 10-day mission trip.

Lancaster Celebrates More Than 100 Years of Ministry in the Desert

(También español) September 30, 1916, a dozen members and the pastor made the commitment that they were going to take God’s word seriously,” said Ed Sammons, Lancaster church pastor. “And look what we have here today.

Three Angels’ Messages Emphasized on Big Island

(También español) The book of Revelation announces a blessing in its opening verses: “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3, NKJV).

“We Bring Out the Best in Each Other”: SECC’s 2023 Music Festivals

(También español) “My job is to hook kids on music so they don’t lose that vital part of the human soul that is fed when they make music together,”

Small Decision, Big Impact

(También español) Emigdio Gamez wanted to start a Pathfinder Club. He had loved being a Pathfinder in Nicaragua when he was growing up, and he wanted the same experience for his kids.

Ireland Mission Trip Brings Healing to the Community

(También español) The Central California Conference has become more connected with Ireland and the Adventist churches located there in a few different ways.

The Power of Preaching the Gospel Through the Written Word

(También español) Even before becoming Seventh-day Adventists, Pietro and Cecilia Peverini began keeping the Sabbath after reading Les Signes des Temps (The Sign of the Times in French) in 1885.

Stewardship Series Part 5: Depending on God

(También español) Studies show that the fear level in our present society is one of the highest that humanity has ever experienced.

Stewardship Series Part 4: In the Image of God

(También español) What does it mean to be created in the image of God? This idea of reflecting God’s personality and character—being a representative of the Almighty—is so crucial for the believer that Paul suggests that God Himself is leading the charge.

Stewardship Series Part 3: A Relationship with a King

(También español) The Creation account promotes the often elusive joining of human beings in mind, body, and spirit. Relationship, both earthly and divine, is the second perpetual monument established in Eden, right after the Sabbath.

Stewardship Series Part 2: Worship

(También español) The day after Adam was formed out of wet clay and became a living human being was unlike any other day of Creation week.

Stewardship Series Part 1: Who Am I?

(También español) You look in the mirror and wonder. Who am I? Why am I here? What am I supposed to do? Such philosophical questions have challenged members of the human race since Eden.

Board Appoints New Deans at Two Schools

(También español) Loma Linda University Health’s Board of Trustees this year appointed Shawn B. Collins, Ph.D., DNP, as dean of the School of Nursing and Adam L. Aréchiga, PsyD, DrPH, to serve as dean of the School of Public Health.

What Adventist Health Is Doing to Increase Opioid Safety

(También español) In the last decade, health systems across the country have become increasingly aware of the need to manage pain without relying solely on opioids.

Whittier Church Serves Community With New ACS Food Pantry

(También español) Helping your community happens one step at a time, and the Whittier church has taken their ﬁrst big step. Last November marked the grand opening of Whittier Adventist Community Services (ACS) food pantry.

Freedom Week

(También español) In a display of shared purpose, two local churches—Kailua Adventist church and New Hope Kailua—partnered together in May for a transformative event known as Freedom Week.

Three Million GLOW Tracts Distributed in Bolivia

(También español) Each year a GLOW mission trip takes place in a different country, but the goal is the same: to spread God’s message to the people living there.

Synergy of Evangelism

(También español) On Sabbath, June 24, a large crowd gathered at the Salt River. With hundreds of people looking on as they floated by, 15 people were baptized by Pastors Ed Anderson and Don Bishop.

The Sign of Stewardship

(También español) When our son Tyler was 3 years old, he and his big sister were watching Sesame Street on the local PBS station. Suddenly Bert and Ernie cut away to a smiling man who obviously didn’t live on Sesame Street.

Elder Jackson Michael Doggette Sr. Passes to His Rest

(También español) Jackson Michael Doggette Sr. was born on Dec. 11, 1930, in Chase City, Virginia.

La Sierra to Launch 10 New Academic Programs This Fall

(También español) Moving forward into the next school year, La Sierra University will add at least 10 new academic degree programs to its offerings, three of them in the burgeoning sustainability arena.

Supreme Court Delivers Unanimous Landmark Victory for Postal Carrier

(También español) In a unanimous decision announced on Thursday, June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States granted a victory to former postal carrier Gerald Groff after Groff lost his job for observing the Sunday Sabbath.

A Church Rises from the Ashes

(También español) On May 2, Paradise church held a groundbreaking ceremony for their sanctuary, which was lost in the massive Camp Fire of 2018.

Breaking Bread at Breakfast

(También español) Oakland’s Market Street church recently added a delectable incentive to its list of community-relevant ministries: breakfast.

Commission and Ordain: Celebrating Sacred Callings

(También español) On Sabbath, June 17, Pastors Melanie Cruz and Mike Soto were officially welcomed into ministry for the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Walking Through the Valley: Cosas Chaplain Ordination

(También español) My work as a chaplain is a constant reminder that Jesus walks with us in the green pastures as well as in the darkest valleys,” Chaplain Javi Casas said, reflecting on Psalm 23:4, which serves as the base for his ministry.

Just a Teacher Who Loves His Kids: Teryl Loeffler Retires After 46 Years

(También español) I always knew teaching was what I wanted to do, and it was the impact of my own teachers on my life that influenced me,” explained Teryl Loeffler, associate director of education for the Pacific Union Conference.

Health Emphasis Weekend with Dr. Zeno Charles-Marcel

(También español) Have you ever heard of piccadilly? It’s one of our students’ favorite treats. It’s essentially a snow cone with chopped pickles and Kool-Aid.

Victor Cadavid Presents at the NAD Health Initiative

(También español) A big part of our health emphasis on campus involves engaging with the public to share what we offer our students here at Holbrook Indian School.

Glendale Korean Church Celebrates Mortgage Burning and 50th Anniversary

(También español) This spring, Glendale Korean church celebrated two significant milestones: paying off their mortgage and the commemoration of their 50th anniversary.

Woolsey Ordination

(También español) On May 13, 2023, Pastor Vince Woolsey was ordained as a Seventh-day Adventist minister by members of the Arizona Conference administration and members of the Mesa Palms church in Mesa, Arizona.

Growing, Giving, and Serving at the Templeton Hills Community Farm

(También español) Land sat empty between Templeton Hills church and the elementary school. The members had dreamed for years about what to do with the land—some suggested building a health clinic, others a community center.

Rudy Sandres and Steven Sigamani Ordained to the Gospel Ministry

(También español) This past January and February, the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) ordained two pastors: Rudy Sandres and Steven Sigamani.

The Seeds of Greed

(También español) The term “greed” could be defined by relating it to several examples: the excessive desire for riches, a desire to satisfy sensual appetites, and even the fervent craving for something good.

Together in Christ: Student-Led Worships Support Thriving Spiritual Life at PUC

(También español) He started with just 10 minutes. Midway through his junior year, Beven Delos Reyes found himself the sole RA on the fourth floor of Newton Hall.

Open to Participation with God

(También español) Pastor Ben Williams has been serving the Kihei and Lahaina churches on Maui for about a year and a half. Living in Lahaina, he and his wife, Casey, are active in the local scene and motivated to encourage the people around them to develop a vital relationship with Jesus.

Back to Leoni

(También español) The students of Riverview Christian Academy were so very excited this year!

The Heart and Mind Summit: Making a Difference for Mental Health

(También español) Millions of people live with anxiety disorders, depression, and other mental health conditions every day.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

(También español) We are so proud of our 2023 graduates, who were able to advance despite a pandemic and the natural disasters that hit our territory.

Sahuarita Welcomes “Pastor Mo”

(También español) Pastor Mawethu Zonke, “Pastor Mo,” was officially installed as pastor of the Sahuarita church in Sahuarita, Arizona, in January by Arizona Conference Ministerial Director Van Bledsoe.

Why Go to Summer Camp?

(También español) While this could still be the sentiment of many who attend youth camp today, this statement was written way back in 1936! Some things just don’t change, and enthusiasm for the summer camp program continues to inspire both campers and staff in 2023.

Last-Minute Evangelistic Series Reaps a Harvest at Van Nuys Church

(También español) This evangelistic series really never should have happened,” said Marco Topete, Van Nuys church pastor.

The Journey Continues: Monterey Bay Academy in the Years to Come

(También español) From the moment we wake up in the morning until our heads hit the pillow at night, we are assaulted with unorganized information, disjointed details, and disconnected data.

Living Hope Church Inspires Hope Beyond the Pandemic

(También español) In an effort to reestablish connection that was lost among members during the covid pandemic, Living Hope church created two initiatives: an Acts of Kindness campaign and a Friends and Family Day.

Heidi Jorgenson Becomes Superintendent of Education

(También español) The Nevada-Utah Conference is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Jorgenson as the new superintendent of education.

Celebrating 18 years of Service, Student Growth, and Happy Memories

(También español) In 2023, Susie Oliva celebrated 18 years of service as a teacher at Victor Valley Seventh-day Adventist School in Victorville, California, in the Southeastern California Conference.

Influencers: Modern-Day Disciples to Gather at West Coast Youth Conference in August

(También español) Merriam-Webster defines an influencer as “a person who inspires or guides the actions of others,” or “a person who is able to generate interest in something.”

La Sierra Enactus Bolsters Education in Nepal, Tops at Nationals

(También español) It was one of the best moments of a whirlwind trip to deliver flash drives loaded with educational curriculum to schools in Nepal: La Sierra University Enactus team member Abigail Ramos took out her phone to show Nepali youngsters a video of an ocean beach.

“We’re Here for Them, Too”: SECC Hosts First Post-Covid Ministerial Spouse Event

(También español) For years, the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) has been intentional about supporting pastors and their families as they fulfill their calling.

SECC Is One of the First to Respond to First Responders

(También español) Southeastern California Conference (SECC) Executive Secretary Patty Marruffo and her husband, Dante, the young adult pastor at OC Grace, also serve as volunteer chaplains for the Riverside Fire Department.

Chandler Churches Celebrates Growth

(También español) The church pews are full, the parking lot is full, and space is running out for the Chandler church—all problems that are “good” problems for a church to grapple with and discuss.

Life Hope Center Reopens in Santa Maria: Restoring Hope and Health After Pandemic

(También español) The Life Hope Center, a health ministry initiative of the Central California Conference (CCC), has made a heartfelt return in Santa Maria church after a long hiatus due to the covid pandemic.

The Sabbath, a Symbol of God’s Love

(También español) The fourth commandment, which asks us to keep the Sabbath day holy, has a deep spiritual significance that goes beyond simply being a promise with a reward.

Cardiologists Fix High-Risk Patient’s Leaky Heart Valve with ‘Outside the Box’ Solution

(También español) Structural interventional cardiologists at Loma Linda University International Heart Institute have performed hundreds of valve replacement procedures, each case different.

Adventist Health: Glendale Recognition and Feather River Renovation

(También español) Adventist Health Glendale has been formally recognized as a Magnet-designated healthcare organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Magnet Recognition is the highest and most prestigious international distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing.

2023 Hawaii Young Adult Retreat

(También español) Distill a young adult retreat down to its most meaningful and memorable essentials and you will have May 5-7 at Camp Waianae.

“Drawing From a Fountain Ever Fresh”

(También español) I recently flew over much of the state of California and was awed by the bright green hills and the snow lingering in the mountains this late in the year.

SECC Hosts First Young Adult Night

(También español) On February 11, 2023, Southeastern California Conference (SECC) hosted a young adult night of worship. The night of worship was a collaborative effort by several young adult departments from the conference.

11 Teams Participate in Adventist Robotics for 16th Competition in SCC

(También español) Adventist Robotics in the Southern California Conference (SCC) goes back almost 20 years to the first robotics event held at Glendale Academy in 2005 with eight teams participating.

Musical Inspires Students and Community

(También español) On the weekends of February 18 and 25, Pine Hills Academy showcased its live presentation of "Les Misérables", which became a community-relevant outreach.

New Changes for the Reno Center of Influence

(También español) The Reno Center of Influence has been providing support and assistance to the community of Reno for eight years, and as the needs of Reno are changing, so are the services they offer.

The First Pahrump Church Women’s Ministries Celebration Ignites Inspiration and Fellowship

(También español) On February 3, 2023, after months of prayerful planning and coordination, the Pahrump church hosted its first weekend Women’s Day celebration. The weekend theme was titled “Take Heart Daughter: Jesus Has Something for You.”

HIS Nation to the End of Time

(También español) I hope you enjoy reading the stories originating from our little school in the Arizona desert. For over 75 years, Holbrook Indian School (HIS) has been a place where miracles happen.

SCC Hosts Pathfinder Bible Experience at Union Level

(También español) Each year, Pathfinders have an opportunity to demonstrate their Bible knowledge at the Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE), the official North American Division Pathfinder Bible study program.

Character and Sportsmanship on the Court

(También español) The Lodi Academy and Central Valley Christian Academy (CVCA) boys’ basketball teams recently faced each other at the PUC Invitational Basketball Tournament.

Planting a Church in Good Soil

(También español) The name of the Oakland missionary group Buena Tierra translates to “good soil” and was inspired by the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13. It is a lively and vibrant group that loves, helps, shares, celebrates, has fun, and grows.

Adventist Community Service Leaders Participate in Training Event

(También español) On January 29th, 2023, the Adventist Community Services (ACS) of the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) conducted an in-service training event for 65 ACS leaders. Held at the SECC offices in Riverside, the event's purpose was to discuss how best to engage with the community’s needs.

Your Target: To Be Like Jesus

(También español) Of all the requests that the gospel makes of us, the most difficult are those that have to do with physical suffering. We are willing to leave father, mother, siblings, spouses, children, home, possessions, and homeland for the gospel.

Meet Nate Furness: New Lead Pastor of the Pacific Union College Church

(También español) Nate Furness is the new lead pastor for the Pacific Union College church.

Oahu Ohana Joyfully Gather for Convocation

(También español) On February 25, 2023, the larger church family gathered from across Oahu for Convocation, hosted at Honolulu Central church.

El Camino a Cristo Spanish Congregation Is Organized as a Church

(También español) The church is so happy with this status; it’s a dream come true,” said Gustavo Mendez, senior pastor of the newly organized El Camino a Cristo Spanish church.

Reflections of a Mountaintop Spiritual Experience: CCC Women’s Retreat

(También español) The Central California Women's Retreat offers a sacred haven for spiritual transformation. Set near Yosemite's tranquil Tenaya Lodge, this retreat invites women to immerse themselves in prayer, meditation, and divine wisdom.

Jiu-Jitsu for Jesus: A Martial Arts Ministry in Redlands

(También español) I joined the jiu-jitsu class because my friend, Mikey Minimo, had been asking me to come with him for months,” explained Klenth Sasil, pastor of the Moreno Hills church in Moreno Valley.

Sowing the Seeds and Reaping the Harvest

(También español) What happens when you mix a passionate calling for evangelism with a church that actively works on sowing the seed of Christ’s gospel in their community? Miracles! Miracles happen!

Loma Linda University School of Medicine Partners with AdventHealth Orlando for New Region

(También español) Loma Linda University School of Medicine students now have the opportunity to spend their clinical years at AdventHealth Orlando, thanks to a new regional campus partnership.

Ayala to Lead CA Academy of Family Physicians

(También español) Adventist Health physician Raul Ayala has been installed as the new president of the California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP).

Los Angeles Adventist Academy Celebrates 100 Years of Adventist Christian Education

(También español) Since its start as a one-teacher school in 1923 and its expansion 23 years later to offer grades 1-12, Los Angeles Adventist Academy (LAAA) has had a rich history.

Young Adult Ministry and the Blessings Brought by Challenges

(También español) Young adult ministry has always been a challenging area for churches to navigate, and the coronavirus pandemic only intensified these struggles. However, amidst the difficulties, the Central California Conference (CCC) experienced unexpected growth and blessings in their ministry.

Magnificent Seven Take to the Streets

(También español) The compassion of seven Rio Lindo Adventist Academy students was revealed through their spontaneous service to unhoused residents in Santa Rosa.

Angel on the Road to Santa Cruz

(También español) The torrential downpour and deafening thunder echoed through the pitch-black fields as I trudged along the rocky dirt road to my next assignment.

First La Sierra AVID Day Brings 200 High Schoolers to College

(También español) High school students enjoyed a plethora of activities during a recent visit to La Sierra University as part of a program designed to prepare them for college.

Arizona Ordinations Meet Needs Unconventionally

(También español) The typical path to ordination” would not describe the process for Pastor Ranison Kennedy and Pastor Alvin Schnell. While their backgrounds and life experience are dramatically different, both have a passion for ministry that has eclipsed their retirement years.

Promise FM Celebrates 34 Years of Impact Through Radio

(También español) Promise 89.7 KARM celebrated 34 years of broadcasting in April. Over the years, this station—which reaches over one million people in the Central Valley—has impacted not only those who tune in but also people behind the scenes making it happen every day.

Snow and Rain Collapse Gym Roof

(También español) On March 5, Echo Ridge Christian School, our Pre-K through eighth-grade school in Nevada City, was dealt a severe blow when the gymnasium roof collapsed under heavy snow and rain.

William G. Johnsson: It’s Only About Jesus A Retrospective

(También español) As a teenager, I turned my life over to Him [Jesus] and made His life and teachings the lodestar of my life.… What a ride I’ve had with Jesus as my Savior and Lord!

“I Will Return”

(También español) Luke 15:18 tells of a transformational moment toward which the prodigal son has been heading for years. His arrival at this moment was not planned, but it was scripted. Every act of this young man’s life was leading him directly to this moment.

All Things Working Together for Good

(También español) If you have been following Holbrook Indian School (HIS), you know that at least once a year a student makes a very significant spiritual decision.

PE Program Takes Kids to the Snow

(También español) Every winter, students at Riverview Christian Academy (RCA) have the opportunity to participate in a snow skiing/snowboarding PE program at Tahoe-Donner Ski Resort.

Tongan, Fijian, and Samoan Church Convocation

(También español) On February 25, the Sacramento Samoan church hosted a combined service, inviting the Sacramento Tongan and Fijian churches to join them. Michael Harpe, director of stewardship for the NAD, presented to over 200 people.

Thunderbird CNA Program Introduces Students to Patient Care

(También español) The Certified Nursing Assistant course at Thunderbird Adventist Academy encompasses every aspect of the school’s mission. “The program was created to give high school seniors an opportunity to gain medical knowledge, develop critical thinking, and experience patient care in a healthcare immersion setting,” said instructor Eva Gonzalez.

The “Everything Else” About Adventist Education

(También español) One of the weekly assignments in fifth grade, alongside handwriting and spelling lessons, was to submit a “newspaper”—a simple, three-column blank sheet that we could fill with whatever we wanted.

Better Together: Adventist Colleges and Universities See Rise in Enrollment Through Joint

(También español) Seventh-day Adventist higher education is facing challenges. Lack of affordability. Mounting student debt. Emerging college alternatives. These are just some of the unprecedented difficulties colleges and universities nationwide have been grappling with.

Missionaries to North America

(También español) A Messianic Jewish Adventist family was called by God to leave Israel and travel to North America as missionaries to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

REACH Hawaii

(También español) REACH Hawaii continues to provide specialized services to students in Adventist education in Hawaii schools. Influenced by the North American Division’s REACH (Reaching to Educate All Children for Heaven) initiative

An Adventist School Is A Place Where . . .

(También español) Youth are immersed in the Word of God and are taught the real gospel. They get a true picture of the character of God as a loving heavenly Father, come to understand the plan of salvation, and personally decide to accept God's invitation.

School of Behavioral Health Receives $3 Million State Grant to Support Social Work

(También español) Funds will be used to offer full tuition, recruit those from underserved communities

Leadership Lessons from the Story of Moses

(También español) Where there is risk, where there is unknown, where there is great venture and opportunity, smart leaders frame their work, think deeply about, the story of Moses,” said Alex Bryan, chief mission officer for Adventist Health, as he spoke to Adventist Health executives who gathered in Roseville, California, last month for a day of conversation about the mission of Adventist Health.

STEAM Fair

(También español) Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki has been working to integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) into many areas across the curriculum.

Bible Encounter Experience

(También español) For the past 15 years, the education department at the Central California Conference led out in a Bible Challenge, similar to the Pathfinder Bible Bowl.

Source and Aim of True Education

(También español) True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man.

Prescott Friday Clubs

(También español) Something special is taking place on Fridays at Prescott Adventist Christian School in Prescott, Arizona.

Take a Closer Look at Adventist Schools

(También español) Every year I look forward to the special “Education Issue” of the Pacific Union Recorder. Since 2018, the April issue has focused on the ministry and powerful work that takes place in the Seventh-day Adventist schools across the Pacific Union.

Exercise Doesn’t Have to Be a Hassle

(También español) Being sedentary is a proven way to increase your risk for disease—in fact, the World Health Organization says a sedentary lifestyle is a leading cause of death and disability.

Lodi Schools Avert Disaster

(También español) The 22-day storm that recently bombarded California did not leave Lodi Academy and Lodi SDA Elementary School unscathed.

“He Knows Me by Name”

(También español) It was when I was a 14-year-old high school student at Golden Gate Academy in 1958 that I realized that Jesus loves me and knows me by name—including how to correctly pronounce Trujillo.

Serving with a Heart Like Jesus

(También español) Sunday, January 22, was a special day for the women's ministries leadership of the Arizona Conference. Approximately 65 women from around the state convened at the Mesa Palms church in Mesa, Arizona, for a full day of fellowship and training.

Pastor Installations in Northern -- Presentación de pastores en NCC

(También español) The Northern California Conference welcomes four new pastors to our territory. These pastors exhibit our core values: They are passionate and hard workers who are contagiously kind and have a servant's heart.

Kaneohe Women’s Ministries Retreat Provides Encouragement

(También español) On August 14, 2022, the Kaneohe church women’s ministries group, Ladies as Christ Expects (L.A.C.E.), hosted by Elsie Frisbee, held their ninth annual retreat, with the 2022 theme “In My Heart There Rings a Melody.”

Unto These Hills

(También español) I am reminded of Ps. 121 when I look at the hills around me. My Camarillo, Calif., home is surrounded by hills—hills that were dry and brown because of the drought; hills that were scarred by the aptly named “Hill Fire” in 2018

A Plot to Call Their Own

(También español) Students at Holbrook Indian School (HIS) are preparing to plant and cultivate crops in their own small plots of ground later this semester.

Ministerial Retreat Includes Elders in Addition to Pastors

(También español) The ministerial retreat for the Central California Conference takes place at the beginning of each year to cast a vision for that year.

Evangelism Thrives in the Greater Los Angeles Region

(También español) After meeting with pastors to discuss church growth, Royal Harrison, Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) director, challenged the churches to prioritize evangelism last year—and moving forward.

Nevada-Utah Conference Training Young Leaders

(También español) I learned that there are people out here who care…and it’s refreshing to see.” This quote from one of the attendees of the annual Youth Ministry Leadership Training encapsulated the effort of the Nevada-Utah Conference’s Youth Department, spearheaded by Pastor Rudy Alvir.

Loma Linda University Launches Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program

(También español) Applications are now open for Loma Linda University Health School of Nursing’s new neonatal nurse practitioner degree, only the second such program on the West Coast.

Pastors Attend Workers’ Meetings in Kauai

(También español) Recently, the pastors of the Hawaii Conference attended the first workers’ meetings to be held since January of 2020. They met together on the island of Kauai at the Makanalani Non-profit Camp.

Fallon Adventist Christian School Gets Crafty with Residents at Retirement Center

(También español) The students at Fallon Adventist Christian School had the opportunity and blessing to visit a senior retirement center and work on a craft with the residents there. It was a delight for all involved and was “really fun,” according to the students!

Paving the Way: SECC Celebrates First Two Female Pastors of Samoan Churches

(También español) The Southeastern California Conference (SECC) is proud to celebrate the installation of its first female pastors of SECC Samoan churches: Melinda Mauia at Santa Ana Samoan church and New Hope Samoan company and Tala Toaetolu at Yucaipa Samoan church and XCell church group.

Global Mission Work Supports Masai Women’s Health

(También español) A 15-year-old Masai girl stumbles alone through the doors of the Africa Mission Services Clinic in Kenya, her feet dusty red with road dirt. Her eyes fix on the small birthing table across the room. Holly Green, Adventist Health perinatal specialist, helps her onto the table, no sheet between her and the faux leather mattress used in the center’s more than 600 deliveries last year.

Pine Hills Academy Choir Sings at State Capitol

(También español) On Dec. 6, Pine Hills Academy Choir helped Sacramento Capitol visitors ring in the Christmas season by performing a selection of sacred and secular holiday music.

New Pastors in the Northern California Conference

(También español) New Pastors were installed at Oakland Market Street, Tracy and Stockton Central

Sharing Christ No Matter Where He Leads

(También español) When I’m asked why I chose to become a pastor, I’m not sure how to answer. It's not something that I chose; rather, it chose me. Up until a certain point in my life, I had never dreamed or even thought of being a minister.

The Radicals Brings Into Focus the Faith of the Anabaptists

(También español). The Radicals is a stage production about the Reformation written by Pacific Union College (PUC) professor Laura Wibberding. The play tells the story of early Anabaptist leaders. Their role in the Reformation was arguably more impactful to the heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist Church than even Martin Luther himself.

The Fruit of the Harvest

(También español) The Moab church loves their community and continues to demonstrate it in different ways. Their agricultural ministry, Moab Manna, has now inspired a beautiful new outreach called the Harvest Basket.

Back from the Ashes with a Win!

(También español) Redwood Academy celebrated the opening of its new gymnasium on Dec. 9 by hosting a basketball game. The former gym was burned along with the school during the Santa Rosa Tubbs fire in 2017.

Children’s Hospital Earns National Center of Excellence Ranking for Treating Sickle Cell D

(Disponible en Español) Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital's sickle cell treatment program has been awarded network affiliation with a national consortium of centers with a unified mission to improve the care of individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD).

New Church Plantings Create More Opportunities to Spread God’s Message

“The purpose of the church planting department of the Central California Conference is to establish new congregations where there is no Adventist presence,” explained Ricardo Viloria, director of the ministerial and church planting departments.

Stronghold Evangelism

Within just a few weeks of becoming an officially recognized group, The Stronghold International Seventh-day Adventist Mission Group in Pearce, Ariz., conducted its first evangelistic meeting, “Our Great Hope Today.” Beginning in August, members of the group conducted house-to-house visits and distributed Spirit of Prophecy books, along with banana cake. The four-month preparation culminated in the Dec. 26-31, 2022, meetings.