Jun 2, 2015

Reconciliation: That Essential Ingredient For Church Planting & Revitalization by Jeanne Yurke, Raritan Valley SDB Church, Bridgewater, NJ Seventh Day Baptists are beginning to understand that revitalization of established churches can go hand-in-hand with church planting. For too long it seemed that we were excited over a new group of five, while wringing...

Jun 2, 2015

My 30-hour (stead)fast! by Bill Probasco Many youth groups have participated in 30-hour fasts. It is a way of experiencing hunger like some underprivileged individuals do, as well as exploring the spiritual benefits of fasting as mentioned in the Bible. I, however, got to experience a 30-hour steadfast this past May. My son Liam recently “crossed over” into Boy...

Jun 2, 2015

General Council Changes by Susie Fox In January 2015, when John Pethtel began in his new position as Director of Church Development and Pastoral Services, he stepped down as a member (and chairman) of the General Council. The General Council has elected Susie Fox (formerly vice chair) as the new chairman and Rod Noel as the new vice chairman. Dave Davis has...

Jun 2, 2015

Growing Your Church Recipe Clinton R. Brown, Executive Director In March 2015, I visited the small Seventh Day Baptist fellowship in Indonesia. They are the only congregation in their primarily Muslim country and their group has shrunk to a handful of faithful believers after a series of deaths in their leadership and a subsequent move to a different community...

Jun 2, 2015

Sharing the Journey with You Pastor Scott Hausrath North Loup, NE Recently I was asked if social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) are a blessing or a curse. I think they can be both. They’re like prescription drugs, since they can bless us powerfully, or harm us severely. It depends on how we use them. Wisdom and self-discipline are key. Part of...