Aug 25, 2015
President’s Page Rev. Dr. Kenneth Chroniger Alfred Station SDB Church, NY My oldest daughter is 39; my youngest is 16. But all six “kids” have heard it so many times they can complete what jokingly became a mantra. “There are three most important things in life: Faith, Family, and Education.” The echo then comes, “Not necessarily in that order.”...
Jun 29, 2015
Where the rubber meets the road by Bill Probasco Over the past year I have traveled a lot on the weekends to share what God has given me as a vision for General Conference. It’s been great visiting various congregations and talking about being “Steadfast.” On most of these weekend trips I’ve shared some things about myself I feel I’m steadfast about. I’m a...
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...
President’s Page by Bill Probasco Spring is a wonderful time of the year. This particular winter seemed to keep going and going…it was almost as if the Groundhog saw two shadows! But finally warmer weather has come. Flowers bloom. Trees bud. And spring sports return. Many of you know that I coach a couple of sports. Every spring for the last decade I’ve coached...
Mar 26, 2015
Safe at second…? President’s Page by Bill Probasco Ever felt like God has given you a task and you just haven’t been able to carry it through? What does it mean to be steadfast for the Lord? Have you given up or stepped away from something God had in mind for your church? Have others done that and you’ve found it hard to welcome them back into an activity? I...
Feb 25, 2015
Bill Probasco SDB Conference President 2015 The month of March is a changing time. We’re heading out of winter and starting to look toward a spring thaw. Yet as I write this, the Northeast is bracing for a major snow storm. My state’s governor has declared a State of Emergency; roads are being treated for icy conditions;...