By John J. Pethtel Two New Awards for Pastors The SDB Council on Ministry is pleased to increase the recognition of our local church pastors by initiating two new annual awards: The David L. Taylor Pastor’s Heart Award and the Excellence in Preaching Award. The David L. Taylor Pastor’s Heart Award will be an annual recognition award established in honor and...
God’s Hand at Work
Mar 20, 2019
By Holly Probasco Shiloh SDB Church Shiloh, NJ The story of Esther has always been my favorite Bible story. A couple fun facts about this book would include that the longest verse in the Bible is in Esther. Esther 8:9 contains 78 words. Another fun fact would be that the book of Esther does not mention God by name at all. However, the presence of God...
Lost? Reaching Today’s Youth
By Bryan Baker If You Build It They Will Come Who remembers the old style of youth ministry? You know, the let’s start playing basketball in the park every Tuesday and use that as our way of outreach. That approach, while effective, kind of got thrown to the wayside a little bit in the last couple of decades. Then we got started down the path, and I’m sure we...
FUNDING OUR MINISTRIES – WITH MR. ANSWER GUY
AIM by Rob Appel Q. HOW DO WE FUND OUR SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST MINISTRIES? A. LOCAL CHURCHES: Tithes and offerings received from local churches who give to special appeals. Many churches tithe their local church budget to the work of the SDB Ministries. ASSOCIATIONS: Offerings at Association meetings. Most Associations have an assessment per member used for...
Crafting with Purpose
Mar 20, 2019
By Pat Williams SDB Church, Boulder, CO A recent article in a healthcare magazine stated that “Creative play is a way to bring more relaxation, creative problem-solving, and focus into our busy days.” Our Craft Fellowship has found this to be SO true. About a year ago, a group of ladies from our church who like to do handwork projects decided to get together to...
PEOPLE GET READY!
Mar 20, 2019
By Jane Mackintosh Conference President I believe we all can clearly see the swift decline of our culture that has taken place over a very few years. My experiences working with young adults has helped to shape my view of the need for prayer. Listening to our young people share about what they are up against on the college campuses and in the workplace has...