With hearts stirred by the call to mission, members from across western Washington and beyond gathered at Auburn Adventist Academy for Washington Conference Camp Meeting, held June 16–22, 2025, under the theme “The Time is Now.” The week-long event emphasized spiritual revival, discipleship and evangelism, aligning with the conference-wide Pentecost 2025 initiative.
Doug Bing, Washington Conference president, set the spiritual tone on opening night, encouraging members to prepare their hearts for mission and embrace God's calling. Early morning and mid-morning worship featured guest speakers Paul Dybdahl, Walla Walla University professor of theology, and Andreas Beccai, then serving as Walla Walla University Church lead pastor. Craig Newborn, Keynote speaker, led a dynamic evening series focused on Revelation 4–5, challenging attendees to revisit the gospel story and respond through faithful witness and intentional outreach.
Each evening service combined inspiring worship with thoughtful messages. Musical leadership from the praise team — featuring the theme song "Trust in God" — united attendees in heartfelt praise. A short monologue, written by Randy Maxwell, Washington Conference vice president for administration, set the tone for each night with themes of revival, family worship, spiritual urgency and prayer, reinforcing the mission-driven focus.
Throughout the week, two nightly features stood out: "The Sent," a visual journey through local church outreach efforts, and the evangelism spotlight, which shared stories of ministries blossoming in spiritual communities across western Washington. These testimonies highlighted the more than 100 churches and 21 schools that have participated in Pentecost 2025 through coordinated evangelistic meetings and prayer gatherings.
On Sabbath morning, more than 2,200 members filled Rainier Auditorium for the culminating day of worship. The morning program included inspiring music from the mass choir and orchestra, a compelling message from Newborn and the introduction of Pentecost Prayer Train — an initiative bringing focused intercessory prayer to churches throughout the region. Joy overflowed as six individuals publicly embraced their faith through baptism during the afternoon service, affirming the spiritual impact of the week.
Beyond adult programming, camp meeting offered classes and worship experiences for children, youth and young adults. Seminars on health, leadership and discipleship engaged attendees of all ages, while shared meals and fellowship activities strengthened community bonds.
The week’s success was made possible by dozens of ministry leaders and volunteers who supported logistics, registration, hospitality, children’s programming and production. Their dedication created an atmosphere of unity, purpose and renewed mission.
As attendees returned to their home churches, they were inspired to embrace prayer, disciple-making and gospel outreach with urgency and conviction. Washington Conference Camp Meeting 2025 served not just as an event, but also as a spiritual launching point for ongoing evangelism and revitalization across western Washington.
Visit washingtonconference.org/cm25 to view services and download camp meeting photos.
Camp meeting offers classes for all ages and spiritual backgrounds.
Shared classes, workshops, meals and more strengthen community.
Craig Newborn, keynote speaker, leads dynamic evening services focused on Revelation 4–5.
The praise team leads a beautiful song.
