A renewed spirit of mission filled Kirkland Adventist Church as more than 275 pastors, members and ministry leaders gathered for Seeds Vision Conference — the largest Seeds gathering yet in Washington Conference.
Held Nov. 7–8, 2025 in partnership with North American Division Evangelism Institute, the event brought together a diverse group of believers united by a shared conviction: God is calling His church to multiply disciples and plant new congregations across western Washington. While most attendees came from across Washington, participants also traveled from several states beyond the conference, reflecting the growing interest in a sending movement rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
Tim Madding, NADEI director and keynote speaker, reminded attendees that sending is woven throughout the story of redemption. “God sent Jesus. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit. And now the Holy Spirit sends us,” Madding said, pointing to Luke 10:2 and emphasizing that the greatest need in the harvest is not opportunity, but workers willing to go. Throughout the weekend, participants were challenged to move beyond “church as usual” and embrace a Christ-centered, disciple-making way of life.
Dustin Serns, Washington Conference church planting coordinator, shared both the challenges and opportunities of mission in the Pacific Northwest. With more than 5 million residents and 120 churches across the conference, the long-term vision is to ensure every person receives a meaningful invitation to know Christ. Serns noted that new churches are especially effective in reaching new residents, emerging generations and unreached people groups.
“We are mobilizing a multiplying movement in Washington and beyond,” Serns said. “Every member makes disciples, and every leader multiplies leaders.”
The weekend included worship, prayer, testimonies from church planters and practical training on topics such as co-vocational ministry, relational evangelism and multiplying small groups. Participants reflected on how church planting not only grows congregations, but also deepens the faith of those who step out in mission. One testimony captured the sentiment simply: “Church planting didn’t just grow a church. It grew me.”
A particularly meaningful moment came during a time of dedication and blessing for emerging church plant leaders and their sending congregations. Surrounded by fellow believers and mentors, these leaders committed to launching new missional communities in the coming year, responding to God’s call with the words of Isa. 6:8: “Here am I. Send me!”
Seeds Vision Conference concluded with a refreshed sense of purpose and confidence in the Holy Spirit’s leading. As churches across the conference continue to pray, equip leaders and embrace a sending mindset, the movement of multiplication is growing — one disciple, one group and one new church at a time.
Attendees share ideas and connect with others during small-group discussions.
More than 275 participants fill Kirkland Church during the 2025 Seeds gathering.
A special prayer of dedication is offered for new church plants during the gathering.
Small groups gather for breakout workshops led by church planters.
Tim Madding, NADEI director, challenges churches to become sending churches.
