November 2014

About this issue:

Adventist Health is launching a new emphasis on clinical pastoral education and restructuring its leadership team to reflect regional needs throughout the West. 

Feature

Whole Person Care: Adventist Health Launches Clinical Pastoral Education

October 28, 2014
During his 10 years as a pastor, Leo Zakhariya, now a staff chaplain at Adventist Medical Center (AMC) in Portland, Oregon, was confident he was fulfilling parishioners’ needs. But after taking his first unit of clinical pastoral … read more
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More Features

Partnering to Achieve Whole-Person Care

October 28, 2014 | Scott Reiner
Even in these challenging times, opportunities are abundant. Adventist Health is … read more

Restructuring to Achieve Better Systems of Care

October 28, 2014 | Adventist Health | Jenni Glass
Health care reform, industry changes and market trends present enormous opportunities … read more

Editorial

The Vision for Adventist Health Care Ministry

October 28, 2014 | Max Torkelsen
I will bring health and healing to the city. I will heal my people and will let them … read more

Intersections

Dybdahl Named Gospel Outreach President

October 23, 2014 | Kevin Waite
Jon Dybdahl has been named president of Gospel Outreach, which is headquartered in … read more

Let's Talk

Belonging

October 28, 2014 | Steve Vistaunet
Jim and Harold stood chatting on either side of the fence between their adjoining yards … read more

Perspective

Ellen ... Beyond the Mirror

October 28, 2014 | Seth Pierce
By the time you read this article, the manuscript for my new book, Ellen White for … read more

Perspective

Twice Thankful

October 28, 2014 | Martin Weber
Of all our holidays, perhaps none retains spiritual meaning amid the secularization of … read more

News

Acción

Transformando Familias Para la Eternidad-Plan de Evangelismo Laico

October 23, 2014
El Ministerio Hispano de la Unión del Pacifico Norte, tiene como propósito, además de … read more

Alaska Conference

Anchorage Northside Hosts Vacation Bible School

October 08, 2014 | Teresa Jensen
Close your eyes and imagine what it would be like to journey with Moses and the … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Teachers Enjoy Active Inservice

October 01, 2014 | Laurie Hosey
Thanks to billowing seas, a beautiful sunny weekend, glaciers and icebergs, Alaska … read more

Idaho Conference

Salmon Students Clean Up Community Garden

October 28, 2014 | April Copley
Students of the Salmon Seventh-day Adventist School got to participate in a great … read more

Idaho Conference

Eastern Idaho District Builds Relationships at the Fair

October 20, 2014 | Craig Connell
The churches of Eastern Idaho have often struggled to make lasting connections with the … read more

Montana Conference

Hamilton Holds 'Adventures With Paul' VBS

October 09, 2014 | Judy Fowler
Hamilton Church had an exciting Vacation Bible School with 47 children attending the " … read more

Montana Conference

Kalispell Features VBS and Wellness

October 01, 2014 | Carol Ferree
For the first time in many years the Kalispell Church put on a Vacation Bible School … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA’s Class Challenges Teach Character

October 28, 2014 | Liesl Vistaunet
“Besides introducing our students to Jesus Christ, character development is one of our … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Conference Educators Meet for Convention

October 28, 2014 | Krissy Barber
Near the end of August, all 185 Adventist educators from the Oregon Conference … read more

Oregon Conference

Churches Use Vibrant Life to Reach Others

October 23, 2014 | Carl Parker
It has been said that Jesus spent a lot of time healing people. It has also been said, … read more

Oregon Conference

Sharon Church Holds Revival

October 23, 2014 | Gary McLain
Carlton P. Byrd, Breath of Life Television Ministries speaker/director and senior … read more

Oregon Conference

Prineville Provides Health Awareness Screenings

October 20, 2014 | April McNeil
Members of the Prineville Church joined together to conduct the first of hopefully many … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Adventist Academy Welcomes New Staff

October 15, 2014 | Kathy Hernandez
God has blessed Milo Adventist Academy in Days Creek, Ore., with new additions to its … read more

Oregon Conference

Chiloquin Builds a Church

September 11, 2014 | Tabitha Abel
What do 95 degrees Fahrenheit and minus 17 F have in common? Members of the Chiloquin … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Wenatchee Member Turns 100

October 20, 2014 | Kathy Marson
Earl Bolton, Wenatchee Church member, celebrated his 100th birthday on Oct. 3. The … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

All Nations Center Reaches Kids Through Day Camp

October 15, 2014 | Kathy Marson
It was the cry of their hearts that they could reach the children for Jesus. The team … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Milton-Stateline Students Learn Leadership Through Service

October 08, 2014 | Matthew Bryant
During the first week of September, students from Milton-Stateline Adventist School in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Sunnyside Pastor Retires

October 01, 2014 | Cherelyn Strickland
Pastor Larry Mays' last Sabbath at Sunnyside (Wash.) Church was Aug. 30. In his honor, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

North View Adventist Church Breaks Ground

September 25, 2014 | Kathy Marson
It was a sunny day on Sunday, Sept. 14, for the groundbreaking ceremony for the North … read more

Walla Walla University

Billings Campus to Develop Mental Health Clinic

October 23, 2014 | Rachel Wood
The Alliance of Billings Clinic, St. Vincent Healthcare, RiverStone Health and other … read more

Washington Conference

Green Lake Youth Serve With Purpose

October 23, 2014 | Andreas Beccai
Partnering with God in His activity in this world can be daunting. There seems to be … read more

Washington Conference

Port Angeles Celebrates the Oldest New Church

October 20, 2014 | Heidi Baumgartner
Port Angeles Church had a facility that was disproportionate to its needs: classroom … read more

Washington Conference

'Ain't Nobody Asleep' for AAA Week of Prayer

October 20, 2014 | Melissa Siahaan
It’s become a cultural sign of teenagers paying attention when cell phones are pocketed … read more

Washington Conference

Skagit Valley Assists Project Homeless Connect

October 15, 2014 | Sharon Wilson
Not many are thinking about homelessness on a bright, sunny, warm summer day, but Sept … read more