McClendon to Conclude Service in Elected Leadership Role Bill McClendon, North Pacific Union vice president for administration, will complete eight years of elected leadership in August 2026, marking a planned transition and opening a new chapter in continued ministry service. Leer más
Why Sabbath School is Special to Me Heather Chandler, Gleaner reader, shares why Sabbath School matters: Christ-centered, people-centered groups can build friendship, spiritual growth and introduce others to Jesus. Leer más
The Profound Role of Sabbath School For Gleaner reader Edson Simon, Sabbath School is a cherished weekly rhythm. Read his reflections — and join our April 7 Zoom training evening on building stronger Sabbath School connections. Leer más
NPUC Reaches 13-Year Baptismal Record The year 2025 was a strong year for church growth in the Pacific Northwest, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth and reaching a 13-year high with 2,268 baptisms and professions of faith. Leer más
Record Number of NPUC Pathfinder Teams Advance to PBE Final Thirteen Pathfinder teams met at Chehalis Church on March 8, 2026 to compete in the annual North Pacific Union Pathfinder Bible Experience, hosted by Washington Conference. All 13 teams are progressing to the division PBE round — a record for NPUC! Leer más
Freedman to Retire After 45 Years of Ministry After 45 years of dedicated service as a pastor and administrator, John Freedman, North Pacific Union president, announced plans to retire. He will remain in his role as president until the NPUC constituency session in August 2026. Leer más
NPUC Academy Alumni Needed for Research Study Dr. Melody Ezpeleta, DMFT, Walla Walla University associate professor of psychology, is seeking individuals to participate in a research study to further understand the experience of students & their mental heath while attending Adventist academies. Leer más
Small Group Ministry Training Is Ready for Launch Healthy churches are made up of healthy groups just like a healthy body is made up of healthy cells. Leer más
Church Planting Efforts Seek 50 More Sites We need "sending churches" to identify the territory, enlist a team and begin training so that we can move forward into rapidly expanding communities with the Adventist message of hope and wholeness in preparation for the soon return of Jesus. Leer más
