Max and His Family Meet Max Torkelsen and His Family.Max's EducationBachelor of Arts in theology from Pacific Union College, 1972.Master of Arts from Andrews University, 1974, with emphasis in church administration.Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University,... Leer más
Max Torkelsen II Steps In EDITOR'S NOTE: Although the transition was delayed by enormous challenges following the devastating fire at the Upper Columbia Conference headquarters, Max Torkelsen II has now taken up his duties as North Pacific Union Conference president, a pos... Leer más
Max Torkelsen II Steps In EDITOR'S NOTE: Although the transition was delayed by enormous challenges following the devastating fire at the Upper Columbia Conference headquarters, Max Torkelsen II has now taken up his duties as North Pacific Union Conference president, a pos... Leer más
Righteous Roots, Faithful Fruits This year marks the 100th year for the beginnings of gospel ministry among African Americans on the Pacific Coast. Throughout the century black evangelism and church growth in the Northwest have faced a myriad of challenges including: small number... Leer más
Sidebar 2 Timeline 1901 The Furlong Church was established in Los Angeles1908 African-American work is put on hold1918 Washington Conference plans for minority group evangelism and constituency session votes to hire a black minister1919 Lake Washington Church organi... Leer más
Feature Blurbs Minnie Hurd, founding member of the Shiloh Church, took care of foster children, one of whom was Jimi Hendrix, the famed rock guitarist.Fred and Minnie Hurd's adopted daughter, Freddie Mae Hurd Gautier, became a well-known civil rights advocate wh... Leer más
Active for Life My motivation for exercise is to stay healthy and to run long-distance events for as many years as possible. If I don't keep up the training, that next marathon is not going to be fun, and fun is important! God made me a walking (now running), tal... Leer más
Active for Life When the nation's top health experts picked the ten most important behaviors Americans could do to improve health, their first recommendation was, "Increase the proportion of people who engage regularly, preferably daily, in moderate physical acti... Leer más
Active for Life People of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities can benefit from regular physical activity. As you choose to become more physically active, here are guidelines to help you succeed.Some activity is better than none.Start slowly. Choose activities y... Leer más
