By Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History The mission that Jesus gave to his disciples after His resurrection was to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:18-20). The message of His saving death, miraculous bodily resurrection, and ascension to heaven are signs that the Kingdom of God has broken back into our world and...
Education in the Time of COVID-19
By Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History In the days since the national response to the COVID-19 situation began, I’ve spoken with many Seventh Day Baptists, and one of the things I keep hearing is that people are trying to find silver linings—good outcomes that might result from this terrible situation. Everyone I’ve talked to has...
For the Love…
Mar 25, 2020
By Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History “…And [Jesus] answered them, ‘O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.’” —Mark 9:19 (ESV) What does it mean to have selfless love for one another as Christ does for us? I suspect if you asked the question of most Seventh Day...
Winning With the Kids
Feb 27, 2020
By Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten In the summer of 1995, Alex Ferguson had a decision to make. His Manchester United soccer team was one of the most famous in the world, but they had not won a major competition the previous season, narrowly losing several close important games. Three of his best players were aging and nearing the end of their careers. Ferguson, as...
Biblical Rest in a Weary World
Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History In his recent book, “You Found Me,” evangelism researcher Rick Richardson, with the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism at Wheaton College, charts and interprets recent evidence about those people around us who do not believe in Jesus Christ. Contrary to some studies well-publicized, Richardson believes...
How Our Church Developed Our Own VBS Program
Dec 26, 2019
“We heard at this year’s General Conference that the Riverside, CA, church prepared their own custom VBS curriculum and asked Vicki Burdick to tell us how she did it. She graciously agreed, and we hope this will encourage our readers to consider how they can show and share the love of Jesus to the kids God gives them.” —Nick By Vicki Burdick After the 2018...