Jon L. Dybdahl Jon Dybdahl can remember exactly where he was sitting when God called him to ministry.One Friday night at Pacific Union College, during vespers, he remembers feeling the strongest sense that he should be up front preaching. Although several people... Read more
Jon Dybdahl GLEANER: Jon, you first came to Walla Walla College in 1976, where you taught for 13 years. Most recently you were a professor at Andrews University. What factors convinced you to leave full-time teaching and return here as president?DYBDAHL: Teac... Read more
Righteousness & Peace Have Kissed Each Other “Sam Butler, 22, was afraid. Afraid “Righteousness and Peace” would collide like mortal enemies. That on or about Oct. 15, “Hope for the Homeland” would give way to a “Cry in the Night.”You see, Butler had a good thing going in Grand Rhonde, Ore. ... Read more
The Most Super-natural Camporee of the Century Billed as “the most super-natural camporee of the century,” the North Pacific Union Conference’s “Glacier Camporee” delivered an awesome weekend of weather, Sept. 19-22, for exploration and spiritual discovery.This year, 1,628 Pathfinders and thei... Read more
Holiday Hospitality Come they told me, Pa rum pum pum pum. A new born King to see, Pa rum pum pum pum....”It was 1958 when Katherine K. Davis published her heart-melting ballad about a shepherd boy and his rhythmic quest for Baby Jesus. It’s now a classic.For through... Read more
Elements of Caring When it comes to community service, there is no simple solutionæno pink pill that’s going to make poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and disease disappear. But by taking a unique approach to each challenge, Adventist Health is making a lot of small stri... Read more
Caring for Kids from Car Seats to College Kids. Their jam-splattered smiles disarm us. And their sticky hugs at the end of a busy workday put projects and deadlines in proper perspective. They are undoubtedly what matters most to moms, dads, grandparents, and godmothers alike. Which is wh... Read more
All the Comforts of Home The comfort of home is priceless. At Adventist Health, we know a retirement center must not only have the comforts of home, but the friendliness of a family.That’s why we’re developing services to ensure that the needs of our seniors are met. Thro... Read more
Caring for the Ones You Love At Adventist Health, we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to fulfill our mission and make a difference in the lives around us. Our hospitals continuously add new technologies, the latest equipment and programs or services to combat dis... Read more