Mar 21, 2014

Some Things I Will Miss by Kevin Butler The reminiscing continues as my June 30 end date looms.   While I probably won’t regret giving up the constant deadlines and myriad of Conference responsibilities, I will certainly miss the people. I’ve enjoyed some good relationships with Center employees, with fellow members of the Coordinating Leadership Team...

New Members Miami, FL Andrew Samuels, pastor Joined after testimony Fefelia Gooden-Walcott   Toronto, ON Herlitz Condison, pastor Joined after testimony Misha Clarke     Obituaries Green.—Connie Lucetta (White) Green, 72, died on September 7, 2013, at the Providence Memorial Hospital, Valdez, Alaska. Connie was born in Denver, Colo., on May 29, 1941,...

Mar 21, 2014

Fostering Hope for 50 years by Donna S. Bond   “So, y’think they saved the best for last?” I asked my brother-in-law-turned-chauffeur. With an opinion as unbiased as mine, Ron agreed. We had arrived for the last 90 minutes of a 50-event extravaganza hymn sing celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ranch Hope, a ministry for troubled youths and their families...

Mar 21, 2014

The Final Four? by Executive Director, Rob Appel   Various sports have some of the largest followings in the world. Every year billions of dollars are spent on attending sporting events and purchasing team-related items. The dedication and zeal that a sports fan shows for his team is admirable. Have you ever considered how Christians don’t usually show...

Mar 21, 2014

It’s Your Choice! by Rev. Steven James As we round the bend towards Conference at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota from July 27-August 2, I thought I would share with you several articles based on the memory verses for this Conference year. (How are you and your church family doing on these?) We know from our main passage in Joshua 24:14-15 that Joshua...