By Valerie Probasco S So you have pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults in your church? Sabbath school groups can be amazing vessels who can apply the concept of stewardship. T Taking care of something or managing a resource well, that’s stewardship. Temporarily stepping into the role of molding and making the next generation of leaders is a very...
How Do You Define Generosity?
By John J. Pethtel Generosity is one of the most significant movements and identifications of the evangelical community and part of our Vision Map as Seventh Day Baptists—but it is also a highly debated topic among Christian leaders. How we understand its role in the lives of believers and their surrounding Christian communities may say more about our...
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
Apr 28, 2020
By Courtney Mattus One of the things that is of great importance to instill in a child is the spirit of giving. As a mother of three, the responsibility to create “good humans” weighs heavily on my heart at all times. As a parent striving to raise strong, Christian children, the responsibility is even greater. Let’s be honest. Parenting is...
Give to the Lord First
Apr 28, 2020
by Ben Calhoun I grew up in a giving family. My parents (George and Lannette Calhoun) taught me the value of giving to the Lord first with my time, attitude, attention and money. 10% of your earnings goes to the Lord first—to your local church or to a missionary overseas (for example). To choose to give to the Lord first is the best...
COVID-19: Cancellations and Opportunities
We want to provide you with a few announcements and opportunities surrounding this time to keep you informed and provide you with ways to serve others and for us to serve you. Cancellations The General Council has announced (in the letter on page 2) the cancellation of our annual Conference Week from July 26–August 1. We also cancelled the...
Be a “Coach”
Apr 28, 2020
By JR Shick The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” —Genesis 2:15 (NIV 1984) When I was younger and in my father’s household I was given instructions to do chores of various kinds. Dishes, cleaning, cutting the grass, taking out the trash, and anything my father and mother told me...