Don Keele Awards Meet Tonya Wessman, first- and second-grade teacher at Rogers Adventist School in College Place, Washington, and recipient of the 2007 Don Keele Award. With the money she received, Tonya attended the 2008 Iditarod's Winter Conference for Educators... Read more
Profiles NPUC Women's Ministries DirectorsWilma Bing, Washington ConferenceJoan Green, Idaho ConferenceSue Hess, Alaska ConferenceMable Dunbar, Upper Columbia ConferenceLinda Glatts, Montana ConferenceCorlene Johnson, Oregon Conference Read more
My Little Men Ministry I realized when I became a mom there were as many different moms as there were chocolates…maybe more. There were moms who sold Tupperware, moms who ran museums, moms who cut felts for church projects, moms who ran marathons, moms who homeschooled ... Read more
A Ministry for Every Woman A Ministry for Every Woman is as ancient as the Old Testament. The first recorded "ministry" by a woman is found in Genesis 18:6 when Sarah prepared a meal for visiting strangers. A few chapters later in Genesis 24:19, compassionate Rebekah, profo... Read more
A Ministry for Every Woman Divine EncountersThe impression was so strong. Donna Wagner, from Belgrade, Montana, turned on her car blinkers, changed her course and drove into the apartment complex. As she climbed the stairs she wondered if she was doing the right thing. At h... Read more
On Their Master's Mission EDITOR'S NOTE:Throughout North America, Adventist young adults are seeking active ways to engage with the church mission. While some may look askance at new methods and ministries, the fact is, status quo has little attraction for the 20- and 30-s... Read more
On Their Master's Mission During the week before Christmas 2007, more than 330 young adults, including 27 from the North Pacific Union, departed from Tampa, Florida, for the first annual Cruise With a Mission. They boarded a Holland America ship, anticipating a seven-day c... Read more
When We Pray Commission Culture Happens How to plant Commission Culture seeds:Foster a passion for Christ and living for HimFocus on connecting with people, sharing Christ and disciplining othersEverywhere, everyday, people are placed in your path, connect with themKeep a strong connect... Read more
When We Pray Commission Culture Happens Here are some additional "idea-starters" for practical ways churches and members can connect with their communities.Ideas for ChurchesHold a job fair/financial workshop/tax help clinicPlan a benefit concertPresent a seasonal play, i.e. Christmas p... Read more