General Conference Resources on Ordination The General Conference-commissioned Theology of Ordination Study Committee has begun its work in preparation for a report to the October 2014 Annual Council in Silver Spring, Md. It is tasked with answering two important questions: Leer más
NPUC Opens Dialogue on Ordination without Regard to Gender — UPDATED 11/19/12 During their regularly-scheduled quarterly meeting held Nov. 14 in Ridgefield, Wash., North Pacific Union Conference executive committee members voted to engage Northwest membership in a discussion on gender-inclusiveness in gospel ministry. They... Leer más
A Biblical Theology of Unity Emily Flottmann, Andre Wang, and James Wibberding, NPUC Executive Committee members Leer más
Women in Ministry: Framing the Conversation Jim Wibberding, pastor of the Cloverdale Adventist Church in Boise, Idaho, takes a look at women in ministry and what the biblical background is. Leer más
Reflections on the Theology and Practice of Ordination in the Seventh-day Adventist Church This document, entitled “Reflections on the Theology and Practice of Ordination in the Seventh-day Adventist Church,” was presented in October 2012 by Dr. John McVay, incoming president of Walla Walla University, as part of the work done by the No... Leer más
Answers to Questions Regarding NPUC Process on Women in Leadership Why is the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) discussing the topic of women’s ordination? Leer más
Northwest Mission Institute Celebrates First Graduates The first graduation ceremony of the Northwest Mission Institute (NMI) was full of rich, heartfelt stories of how God is leading in each graduate's life. There was plenty of laughter and even a few tears at the Kennewick (Wash.) Church on Sept. 7 ... Leer más
Newbold College Hosts Alumni Reunion "Do you remember?" was the oft-asked question for 115 Newbold College alumni who traveled from as far as Australia, Alaska and California to visit with friends and reacquaint themselves with the British institution that had made such an impact on ... Leer más
National Convention Informs and Inspires Teachers Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., was a buzz of activity Sunday, Aug. 5, as hundreds of Northwest teachers and 6,000 of their colleagues from 15 countries gathered for the third North American Division (NAD) Teache... Leer más
