Jan 24, 2013
How do churches hang on to their children? Follow Jesus! by Charlotte Chroniger Shiloh, New Jersey Psalm 127:3 says that “Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him.” Four of the greatest blessings in my life have been our children Tyler, Jordan, Bethany, and Jessica. I was struck with wonder when they were little that God should give...
NOT the last chapter… A church may close its doors but its faith and influence live on…. Late last year, members of the Nortonville, Kansas, SDB Church voted to close their doors as of December 31, 2012. As word spread and the date approached, retired Pastor Edgar Wheeler, age 92, sent this letter to his friends and relatives in Nortonville....
Jan 23, 2013
How can we keep our young adults involved? by Pastor John Camenga Agape SDB Church of the South Kissimmee, Fla. “Salvation is a gift from God. It is available free for the asking. Salvation comes through acceptance of Jesus Christ by personal decision. It is not a group decision. It is not a family decision. It is personal. The New Testament...
Council on Ministry Updates By Gordon Lawton The Council on Ministry has had two meetings since Conference and a third is scheduled for mid-January. No, we are not spending a lot of money. These gatherings have been done via the internet. Each one- to two-hour virtual meeting allows everyone to be home in their own bed that night. There’s still a need...
This “observer” tunes in to Triumph by Owen Probasco SDB Conference 1997 – “Tuned In—Turned On—and Triumphant” Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas As I considered a Conference theme, I kept thinking of the three crosses on Calvary! One “thief” was tuned in. (He couldn’t help being so—he was there.) The second “victim” was turned on by Christ’s innocence....
Holding on to the Truth by Ruth Ellyn Burdick SDB Conference 2007 – “Tell the Truth… The WHOLE Truth” George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon At Conference 2005 after the shock of being approached to consider the nomination for Conference President 2007, I asked for time to pray about it and consider the honor. The business responsibilities made me...