CHIP Graduates 31 in Homer Alaska The seventh Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) class was graduated on March 6 in Homer, Alaska, celebrating in CHIP style with an immense table full of healthy-for-life food, including steamed local nettles, local berry punch, chili, cucum... Read more
Longtime Math Professor Recognized With Prestigious Award Walla Walla University (WWU) math professor Tom Thompson received the Mathematical Association of America's (MAA) Section Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics in the Pacific Northwest in April. This also means his ... Read more
Adventist Health: Saving Hearts and Minds in the Northwest When a heart attack or stroke hits, every minute counts. Getting immediate medical attention can mean the difference between life and death. That is why Adventist Health hospitals in the Pacific Northwest have programs in place to increase positiv... Read more
Stewardship Summit Focuses on Spiritual Growth The traditional finance-focused stewardship definition for Adventists was redefined at the Blessings Above & Beyond Stewardship Summit in April."Stewardship is about a relationship with Jesus," says Erika Puni, General Conference stewardship direc... Read more
Mission Trip Helps Auburn International Student Overcome Fears Christine Kim, a sophomore international student at Auburn (Wash.) Adventist Academy (AAA), has a few fears in life.One trip, a few helpful friends and a perfect opportunity to get to know Jesus washed away Kim's fears and replaced them with a new... Read more
The Big Picture of Ministry Join us for ‘Holy Spirit Shine on Us’ by watching the Washington Adventist Camp Meeting auditorium live stream from June 14–23.Discover more:washingtonconference.org Read more
New Pathfinder Club Defines Purpose The Lacey (Wash.) Church needed a Pathfinder club, and church members Edward and Jennifer Case took on this challenge about a year ago.Jennifer Case attended a camp meeting class, How to Start a Pathfinder Club. Armed with a mountain of informatio... Read more
Smart Cooking Teaches Healthy Choices Smart Cooking for Life, a one-day cooking and health seminar, features plant-based cooking demonstrations, diverse health lectures and booths with a variety of area resources to assist attendees on their journey to a better lifestyle.The goal of t... Read more
Prison Ministry Leaders Explore Best Practices Eighty leaders from the Washington, Oregon and Upper Columbia conferences assembled in Gladstone, Ore., in mid-April for a prison ministry retreat.The retreat featured classes such as prisoner re-entry into the community, chemical dependency, fami... Read more
