Letters Kudos to Don GrayI was glad to hear about the NPUC honoring Don Gray. Don and his wife, Marge, have done such profound work to build the church and win souls.Not only have they conducted effective public evangelism, but they have provided excellen... Read more
GLEANER Blog Join Two New Discussions This Month Cheri Corder — Christianity at ChurchLoving thy neighbor is one thing ... but what about loving the saints? Hmmm."The problem is," the woman in my office said, "We have a soloist that we wish would stop singing! Nobody has the nerve or the heart t... Read more
Mixing Politics and Religion EDITORS' NOTE: Political questions often generate animated discussions, even anger at times: Should the United States be governed by religious or secular principles? Do Christians have a role in politics? Does our traditional view on the "separati... Read more
Present Darkness, Future Hope Have you noticed the unsettling headlines recently? Headlines clearly remind us time is short and Jesus is coming soon — very soon.Tens of thousands of angry people shouting with their fists in the air protesting changes in their labor union negot... Read more
Wake Up I remember the earthquake vividly. Ceiling tiles cascaded; walls crumbled. As I tried to run, the floor rolled violently up and down, then gave way. I felt myself falling, falling.With a deep shuddering breath, I opened my eyes to darkness. My hea... Read more
Technology and the Christian Church Does your church use a large-screen system in the sanctuary during worship?Churches with less than 100 in weekly attendance: 53 percent.Churches with 100 to 250 in weekly attendance: 76 percent.Churches with more than 250 in weekly attendance: 88 ... Read more
New Online Columns Begin Next Month Mike Jones — Practical Ideas of Faith in ActionVeteran minister and author, Mike Jones "quit church" for more than a decade, but returned with a desire to make a difference in his church and his community. His winsome approach to practical faith w... Read more
News New NPUC Trust Services DirectorKimberley Schroeder is the new North Pacific Union Conference trust services director, replacing Gary Dodge who now fills a similar role for the General Conference. Schroeder, who has held trust services certificati... Read more
Letters More Background on Yakima Valley AcademyThe photo ("From the GLEANER Archives," February 2011) was taken diagonally across Sunnyside Ave. from the "Assembly Hall" known today as the Granger Church.It became Upper Columbia Conference property circa... Read more
