May/June 2025 About this issue: Feature Rhetoric vs. Relationships: The Crossroads of Evangelism April 16, 2025 | Evangelism | Heidi Baumgartner Imagine two church board meetings happening simultaneously. These two churches, both well-attended and rooted in Adventist tradition, are separated only by a few miles. As they gather to discuss evangelism, the approaches diverge in unexpected ways. Others A Singular Sign The term "signs" is a favorite in religious circles, especially in the face of disasters. The most well-known phrase, "Signs of the Times," has become a classic religious response to disasters, wars, epidemics and similar turbulent events. Read more NPUC to Launch Volunteer Lay Pastor Initiative One of the latest ministry initiatives in North Pacific Union is the creation of a network of volunteer lay pastors to support local Adventist churches and church plants. Read more Fogelquist Appointed North Pacific Union CFO Jeffrey Fogelquist is the new North Pacific Union chief financial officer, bringing fresh insights, a financial software expertise and a leadership passion for equipping treasurers in support of mission and ministry. Read more 8 Northwest Pathfinder Bible Experience Teams Advance Pathfinder Bible Experience is one of the most effective programs for helping children, teens and their adult coaches engage deeply with scripture — memorizing passages, exploring their meaning and laying a strong foundation for a lifelong habit Read more NPUC Welcomes New Leader for Asian-Pacific Ministries With the growing presence of Asian-Pacific communities in the Pacific Northwest, there is an increasing need to provide focused spiritual support that respects and honors the unique cultural backgrounds of these individuals. Read more Alive in Jesus Expands to Kindergarten and Primary Children’s ministries leaders across North Pacific Union are deepening their training in the Alive in Jesus Sabbath School curriculum, now expanding to Kindergarten and Primary classes after last year’s focus on Baby Steps and Beginners. Read more The Language of God It is estimated that there are more than 7,000 languages in existence, but what is the language of God? Read more Our Everyday Call to Evangelism Evangelism is a year-round process, not a one-and-done event. What form of evangelism will you do over the next 52 weeks? Read more Four Ways Kids Can Share Their Faith With Pentecost 2025 in full swing, kids may be wondering how they can get involved in sharing the gospel with others. This list is a good place to start! Read more News Eugene Spanish Church Hosts Evangelistic Campaign Eat Heart-Smart All Day Adventist Health Portland Volunteers Assemble Kits for Homeless Community Anchorage Community Church Hosts Pentecost Series Petersburg Church Shares God's Love GSAA Welcomes Cast Members of 'The Chosen' Idaho Conference Camp Meeting to Empower Pentecost 2025 Evangelism Agricultural Training Aids Student Engagement Jenkins Unanimously Elected Montana Conference President TACS Takes New Steps of Faith NPUC to Launch Volunteer Lay Pastor Initiative Fogelquist Appointed North Pacific Union CFO 8 Northwest Pathfinder Bible Experience Teams Advance NPUC Welcomes New Leader for Asian-Pacific Ministries Alive in Jesus Expands to Kindergarten and Primary Medford Church Releases Worship Album PAA Teachers Demonstrate Continued Excellence BLYC Receives Generous Generator Upgrade Oregon Conference Ordination Celebrations Affirm Pastoral Ministry Help Arrives at RVAA During Historic Snow Fall Serve Summit Fans the Flames of Ellensburg Community Engagement Camp MiVoden Achieves Monetary Goal for Second Year ACS Troy Thrift Store Remodels and Reopens Record Retreat Attendance Shows Promise for Next Generation Littell Joins UCC as VP for Education WWU Provides Innovative Resource for Pre-Health Students WWU Students Practice Public Evangelism ACF House Church Plant Provides Students a Home Tacoma Central Church Starts Inclusive Ministry Young Scientists Hop Into Hands-On Science Washington Conference Camp Meeting 2025 to Focus on Pentecost Nelson Named AAA Principal Washington Hosts Second Annual Creators Lab
A Singular Sign The term "signs" is a favorite in religious circles, especially in the face of disasters. The most well-known phrase, "Signs of the Times," has become a classic religious response to disasters, wars, epidemics and similar turbulent events. Read more
NPUC to Launch Volunteer Lay Pastor Initiative One of the latest ministry initiatives in North Pacific Union is the creation of a network of volunteer lay pastors to support local Adventist churches and church plants. Read more
Fogelquist Appointed North Pacific Union CFO Jeffrey Fogelquist is the new North Pacific Union chief financial officer, bringing fresh insights, a financial software expertise and a leadership passion for equipping treasurers in support of mission and ministry. Read more
8 Northwest Pathfinder Bible Experience Teams Advance Pathfinder Bible Experience is one of the most effective programs for helping children, teens and their adult coaches engage deeply with scripture — memorizing passages, exploring their meaning and laying a strong foundation for a lifelong habit Read more
NPUC Welcomes New Leader for Asian-Pacific Ministries With the growing presence of Asian-Pacific communities in the Pacific Northwest, there is an increasing need to provide focused spiritual support that respects and honors the unique cultural backgrounds of these individuals. Read more
Alive in Jesus Expands to Kindergarten and Primary Children’s ministries leaders across North Pacific Union are deepening their training in the Alive in Jesus Sabbath School curriculum, now expanding to Kindergarten and Primary classes after last year’s focus on Baby Steps and Beginners. Read more
The Language of God It is estimated that there are more than 7,000 languages in existence, but what is the language of God? Read more
Our Everyday Call to Evangelism Evangelism is a year-round process, not a one-and-done event. What form of evangelism will you do over the next 52 weeks? Read more
Four Ways Kids Can Share Their Faith With Pentecost 2025 in full swing, kids may be wondering how they can get involved in sharing the gospel with others. This list is a good place to start! Read more
