Jun 22, 2018

by Sarina Villalpando Music is a really powerful language. Sometimes we come across songs that aren’t necessarily qualified as “Christian” but personally move us in a spiritual way and, in a sense, a feeling of being closer to God. Some songs make us feel moved so we relate to what’s said and it helps us focus and clarify what God is doing in our lives. I think...

Jun 22, 2018

  Church succession can be a sticky subject and sometimes involves a lot of awkward conversations. But it doesn’t have to. As pastors age, they can prepare so that the transition of leadership in their churches passes smoothly and their churches are set to stay on a healthy trajectory. A variety of reasons for change A number of things can make it...

Jun 22, 2018

May 5-6, 2018 Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History   Each year, the dedicated members of the Council on History (Janet Thorngate, Judy Parrish, Kim Merchant, Tim Lawton and new member Elon Sinclair) meet in Janesville, WI, at the SDB Center to review and direct the work of historic preservation among Seventh Day Baptists. This year, the...

Jun 22, 2018

Northwest Association’s 11th annual Women’s Retreat   “….the Lord has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession.” —Deuteronomy 14:2 —Donna S. Bond (with Karen Uhlich and Martha Vaught) It all started, for me, with an $88 credit from my new favorite airline—the one that does not charge for every old bag. I needed to use it before mid-May. But...

Jun 21, 2018

President’s Page —Pastor Dave Stall It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as your Conference president during this year. The travel and connections with churches and associations was awesome. My family has been blessed by hospitality, generosity, and the response to the theme of “Less Talk. More Action.” I have worked hard to plan a great week at our...