Jun 25, 2018

  By Scott Hausrath Last September, Pastor Andy Samuels and I visited some of our SDB congregations in Rwanda, Uganda, and Malawi. We had the privilege of working with many of their pastors. I’m unable to translate into just 500 words my entire experience there, so let me focus on just three words. The first word is “Aware.” This was my first time in...

Jun 25, 2018

by Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten   For those churches who have completed this year’s Scripture Memory Program based on this year’s Conference theme, “Less Talk, More Action,” it is time to report the names of those who have completed the program so that they can be properly recognized by the General Conference! The official reporting form can be downloaded from...

Jun 22, 2018

by Sarina Villalpando Music is a really powerful language. Sometimes we come across songs that aren’t necessarily qualified as “Christian” but personally move us in a spiritual way and, in a sense, a feeling of being closer to God. Some songs make us feel moved so we relate to what’s said and it helps us focus and clarify what God is doing in our lives. I think...

Jun 22, 2018

  Church succession can be a sticky subject and sometimes involves a lot of awkward conversations. But it doesn’t have to. As pastors age, they can prepare so that the transition of leadership in their churches passes smoothly and their churches are set to stay on a healthy trajectory. A variety of reasons for change A number of things can make it...

Jun 22, 2018

May 5-6, 2018 Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History   Each year, the dedicated members of the Council on History (Janet Thorngate, Judy Parrish, Kim Merchant, Tim Lawton and new member Elon Sinclair) meet in Janesville, WI, at the SDB Center to review and direct the work of historic preservation among Seventh Day Baptists. This year, the...