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“A divine wake-up call?”

Posted by on Jan 15, 2021

By Kevin Butler Conference President 2021 Australian journalist Matthew Knott is a 32-year-old U.S. correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald. He was in New York City earlier...

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Alliance In Ministry

Does Your Church Live a Questionable Life?1

Posted by on Oct 1, 2020

By Carl Greene Executive Director If your answer to this inquiry about a “Questionable Life” is no, then your church may not be healthy. Really. A questionable life is necessary...

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Features

Announcement about Conference 2021

Posted by on Apr 1, 2021

The global coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of millions of North Americans. Developing and maintaining healthy leaders and...

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Departments

We’ve Heard the Cry

Posted by on Jan 15, 2021

Focus on Missions By Andy Samuels Chief Executive Director SDB Missionary Society Jesus has a master plan for transforming the world. His plan is that through the power of the...

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Recent Posts

Why So Few Sabbatarians?

Why So Few Sabbatarians?

Apr 23, 2014

Why so few Sabbatarians? by Rev. Madison Harry    “Why so few Sabbatarians?” As a newcomer to Seventh Day Baptists, Rev. Madison Harry asked this question in 1890. Harry went on to pose more questions and posit even more answers and theories. His article, “Why has not God blessed Sabbath-keeping Christians more?” appeared in The Sabbath Recorder on August...

My Journey to the Sabbath

My Journey to the Sabbath

Apr 23, 2014

My Journey to the Sabbath by David Johnson          David Johnson is pastor of Sabbath Chapel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, a branch church of the Metro Atlanta Seventh Day Baptist Church. A retired teacher, coach, and former pastor of a Southern Baptist Church, Pastor David became a Seventh Day Baptist when he joined the Metro Atlanta church in 2010.       ...

Some Things I Will Miss

Some Things I Will Miss

Mar 21, 2014

Some Things I Will Miss by Kevin Butler The reminiscing continues as my June 30 end date looms.   While I probably won’t regret giving up the constant deadlines and myriad of Conference responsibilities, I will certainly miss the people. I’ve enjoyed some good relationships with Center employees, with fellow members of the Coordinating Leadership Team...

Family Flux – April 2014

New Members Miami, FL Andrew Samuels, pastor Joined after testimony Fefelia Gooden-Walcott   Toronto, ON Herlitz Condison, pastor Joined after testimony Misha Clarke     Obituaries Green.—Connie Lucetta (White) Green, 72, died on September 7, 2013, at the Providence Memorial Hospital, Valdez, Alaska. Connie was born in Denver, Colo., on May 29, 1941,...

Fostering Hope for 50 years

Fostering Hope for 50 years

Mar 21, 2014

Fostering Hope for 50 years by Donna S. Bond   “So, y’think they saved the best for last?” I asked my brother-in-law-turned-chauffeur. With an opinion as unbiased as mine, Ron agreed. We had arrived for the last 90 minutes of a 50-event extravaganza hymn sing celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ranch Hope, a ministry for troubled youths and their families...

The Final Four?

The Final Four?

Mar 21, 2014

The Final Four? by Executive Director, Rob Appel   Various sports have some of the largest followings in the world. Every year billions of dollars are spent on attending sporting events and purchasing team-related items. The dedication and zeal that a sports fan shows for his team is admirable. Have you ever considered how Christians don’t usually show...

It’s Your Choice!

It’s Your Choice!

Mar 21, 2014

It’s Your Choice! by Rev. Steven James As we round the bend towards Conference at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota from July 27-August 2, I thought I would share with you several articles based on the memory verses for this Conference year. (How are you and your church family doing on these?) We know from our main passage in Joshua 24:14-15 that Joshua...

We all have a part to play

We all have a part to play

Mar 21, 2014

We all have a part to play by Seth Osborn     As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I love the stage. Acting is one of my favorite things to do. There are a few reasons for this. First, I love just being able to “be someone else.” Transforming into another person for the time I’m on stage is incredibly fun. I doubt I’m alone in that. Next, I like to...