Feb 20, 2019

By Patty Petersen “And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to Your servants to continue to speak Your word with all boldness.” (Acts 4:29 ESV) I used to read verses like this and be amazed at the faith and courage of these early Christians. Acts 4:29 is part of a group prayer following the release of Peter and John from jail. They know they face future...

Feb 20, 2019

By Pastor Rick Crouch Daytona Beach is promoted as “The World’s Most Famous Beach,” but I don’t know of anyone who believes that statement is true. I can’t find any polls or research to support this claim. The slogan is just a marketing tool to draw tourists that has been in use since the 1920s. However, that doesn’t mean that Daytona Beach isn’t well-known....

Feb 20, 2019

Victor Harold Burdick, M.D. (1927-2015) “We are thanking you for the doctor whom you sent to us,” wrote J. Witness Mankhanamba. “It was a strange thing to see how he was doing with the people. He did not care how dirty they were, did not care how poor they were, but he showed his kindness by giving help to these poor people. Oh! God is Almighty, whom we thank....

Feb 20, 2019

by Rob Appel, Executive Director The house lights dim, the music comes up, and the curtain opens for the play to begin. On stage, the cast appears before a picturesque set. Captivating dialogue, animated movement, and an inspiring tale introduces a magical world. The play often includes original choreographed dancing, live music, vibrant colors, mixed textures...

Our 2019 SDB Pastors Conference will take place from April 26 to 28 in Milton, WI. The theme will be MOBILIZE. All serving or retired pastors and their spouses are welcome to attend. Anyone who is training for pastoral ministry or is feeling a call to pastoral ministry and their spouses are also welcome to attend. If you have a question as to whether you should...