Apr 28, 2020

By Sarina Gumness   In the last couple of months, I have found faith to be a very visible thing in my life. Since high school I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. With the world in uncertainty these past couple of months, I expected to be anxious and worried because it has been such a thing in my nature. I was surprised to find that I haven’t...

By Valerie Probasco   S So you have pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults in your church? Sabbath school groups can be amazing vessels who can apply the concept of stewardship. T Taking care of something or managing a resource well, that’s stewardship. Temporarily stepping into the role of molding and making the next generation of  leaders is a very...

By John J. Pethtel   Generosity is one of the most significant movements and identifications of the evangelical community and part of our Vision Map as Seventh Day Baptists—but it is also a highly debated topic among Christian leaders. How we understand its role in the lives of believers and their surrounding Christian communities may say more about our...

Apr 28, 2020

By Courtney Mattus       One of the things that is of great importance to instill in a child is the spirit of giving. As a mother of three, the responsibility to create “good humans” weighs heavily on my heart at all times. As a parent striving to raise strong, Christian children, the responsibility is even greater. Let’s be honest. Parenting is...

Apr 28, 2020

by Ben Calhoun       I grew up in a giving family. My parents (George and Lannette Calhoun) taught me the value of giving to the Lord first with my time, attitude, attention and money. 10% of your earnings goes to the Lord first—to your local church or to a missionary overseas (for example). To choose to give to the Lord first is the best...