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Nevada-Utah Views – August 2025
Faith, Film and the Power of Creative Ministry By Neat Randriamialison On Saturday, June 7, Riverview church in Reno, Nevada, hosted a special screening of For His Name’s Sake, a feature film by director Kevin Cameron. The event, sponsored by the Nevada-Utah Conference in collaboration with the Regional Ministries Department, brought together church members who…
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CENTRAL ACTS – August 2025
Oakhurst Church Members’ Prayer Booth Ministry Spreads Hope in Coarsegold Bear Campbell, an Oakhurst church member, never imagined that a simple prayer for guidance would transform him into a beacon of hope for strangers from around the world. Two years ago, Campbell faced a spiritual crossroads. After a 20-year hiatus from church, COVID-19…
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Arizona News – August 2025
Honoring Ministry Leaders at Arizona Conference Camp Meeting BY JEFF ROGERS Their servant leadership and faithful ministry have inspired and equipped disciples… During this year’s Arizona Conference Camp Meeting, held June 6–14 at Camp Yavapines, two exceptional leaders were celebrated for their dedicated service and impact on the conference’s mission. Villamor Meriales, Assistant to…
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Versacare Foundation Expands Grant Opportunities to Support Innovative Ministries
Versacare Foundation has announced that their Catalyst Grant program, with funding up to $10,000, will now be open year-round. “We realized that limiting applications to only part of the year made it difficult for organizations to apply for and receive the funds when they needed them,” explained Kelly Daugherty, program director at Versacare…
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Vietnamese Refugees Mark 50 Years Since Arriving at Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda University and Medical Center welcomed 410 Vietnamese refugees to campus on May 2, 1975—the end of a long journey for a group of health workers evacuated from Saigon Adventist Hospital and others from their positions as Adventist pastors and church leadership in South Vietnam. Fifty years later, dozens of members from that group…
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California Adventist Universities Join Forces to Champion Student Success
Three premier Adventist institutions in California—Pacific Union College, La Sierra University, and Loma Linda University—are exploring an ambitious new collaboration aimed squarely at elevating the student experience. Backed by the Pacific Union Conference, the proposed California Adventist Consortium responds to growing pressures in higher education, such as federal funding cuts, mounting student debt, and declining…
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Summer Camps Utilize Discovery Mountain Bible Guides for Pentecost 2025
Across the continent, Seventh-day Adventist churches and schools are proclaiming the gospel through events and Bible studies—many made possible by Pentecost 2025, a North American Division (NAD) initiative intended to mobilize church members for evangelism this year through start-up funds, resources, and training. But pastors, elders, principals, and teachers are not the only local church…
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Southern Connect – June 2025
2025 GLAR Convocation Inspires BY ARAYA MOSS PHOTOS: VINH PHAM The annual Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) Convocation convened at White Memorial church for a weekend of worship, fellowship, and faith under the theme “Next Step: Moving by Faith.” Friday night, singer-songwriter Nic Miller led praise and worship, and MyRon Edmonds, pastor and…
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A Conversation with Berit von Pohle
As she prepares for retirement, Dr. Berit von Pohle, Vice President of Education for the Pacific Union Conference, reflects on the calling, challenges, and rewards of a lifetime in Adventist Education. In this candid conversation, she shares the values that have shaped her journey–from her early days as a teacher to her leadership…
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Northern Lights – June 2025
A Gathering of Purpose and Praise: Hispanic Women’s Retreat Inspires Hundreds By Laurie Trujillo More than 400 women gathered at Leoni Meadows for the annual NCC Hispanic Women’s Retreat—a weekend filled with worship, prayer, laughter, healing, and connection. From the first note of music to the final prayer of dedication, the peaceful mountain setting became…
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SECC Conference Connections – June 2025
VBS Training Equips Leaders to Transform Lives This Summer On Feb. 23, nearly 200 leaders from over 70 churches gathered at the Kansas Avenue church in Riverside for the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) Family & Children’s Ministries annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) Training. Led by interim youth director, Isaac Kim, the…
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Nevada-Utah Views – June 2025
Church Revitalization: A Wake-Up Call in Northern Nevada By Neat Randriamialison On Sabbath, March 8, members from across Northern Nevada gathered at the Nevada-Utah Conference office in Reno for a much-needed and deeply impactful Church Revitalization Weekend. Led by Bill McClendon, North Pacific Union Conference vice president for administration and evangelism director, the afternoon…
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CENTRAL ACTS – June 2025
Youth Rush: Young Lives on a Mission This Summer Each summer, dozens of young people across the Central California Conference choose to spend ten weeks doing something bold, challenging, and life-changing. Instead of relaxing through the break, they step into neighborhoods, knock on doors, share literature, offer prayer, and bring hope. This is Youth Rush—a…
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Arizona News – June 2025
Clearview Church Supports Honduras Mission Project BY JOEDY MELASHENKO In February, Clearview church members traveled to Guanaja, Honduras, to participate in a building project at the Instituto Adventista de Guanaja in Bonacca Key. The school had been destroyed in a devastating fire in 2021 that also claimed more than 200 homes and businesses on the…
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Ho`ike June 2025
Women Gather on Big Island for Fellowship and Inspiration The LEIS Christian Women’s Retreat, held in beautiful Waikoloa Kona, was incredibly inspiring—a haven of peace for women of all faiths. From the gorgeous ocean views of Waikoloa beach to the majestic mountains of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, the tropical warmth of the islands set the mood…
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Aren Rennacker Joins Pacific Union Conference as Director of Growing Young Leaders
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2025 Westlake Village, California — The Pacific Union Conference is pleased to announce the appointment of Aren Rennacker as the inaugural director of Growing Young Leaders, a newly established department focused on expanded promotion and support for young people preparing for pastoral or…
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Southern Connect – April 2025
Andy Zhang Is Ordained BY ARAYA MOSS Enze (Andy) Zhang was born in Zhejiang Province, China, to a devout Adventist family. Both his parents and grandparents remained unwavering in their faith, even enduring imprisonment for their beliefs. Their courage and dedication instilled faithfulness and resilience in Zhang. This foundation led to fulfilling experiences in education…
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James P. Willis II Elected as New Vice President for Education of the Pacific Union Conf.
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2025 James P. Willis II Elected as New Vice President for Education of the Pacific Union Conference WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA — The Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has elected James P. Willis II as its new vice president for education, effective July 1, 2025. He will…
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SECC Conference Connections – April 2025
Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy’s Annual Mt. High Trip: A Tradition of Growth and Adventure For over 25 years, Laguna Niguel Junior Academy (LNJA) has offered students the annual Mountain High trip—an enriching experience that aligns with the school’s mission to foster physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth. As a small school without a traditional…
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Northern Lights – April 2025
Faith and Creativity: Equipping Kids with the Armor of God By Denna Scott In November, Mayfair church hosted a special Paint and Craft Event for children ages 5-13, led by Children’s Ministry and Mental Wellness Ministry. The event’s theme was “The Armor of God,” based on Ephesians 6:10-20. Through a fun and interactive lesson,…
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