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...

Team 21 is part of the ADVANCE initiative to promote, support, and fund church planting among SDBs. We are seeking out people who will donate $21 each month towards church planting, pray at least 21 minutes each week (3 minutes per day average) and for 21 days straight each quarter, and commit to sharing their SDB expression of faith with at least 21 people...

By Jane Mackintosh Conference President In keeping with our emphasis on young people and children, Conference this year will be headed up primarily by young adults. I was concerned a couple years ago when one of our young adults expressed frustration that every time she asked someone where a committee meeting was, she was pointed to Children’s Conference to...

Feb 20, 2019

The verse I’ve been meditating on lately is Proverbs 24:16: For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity. That verse is very powerful to me. I’ve been battling some things in life lately. When I go through those hard times I find it hard to focus on the Creator. I focus on me and how I can get through this. I...