Stewardship is like a fruit smoothie you create in your kitchen. You want to choose ingredients that are both delicious and healthy. And as a steward you want to choose the very best ingredients for your life smoothie, but sometimes the principles of stewardship get pushed aside and lost in the busy... [Show more]
“The church exists by mission just as fire exists by burning,” wrote Emil Brunner. “Where there is no mission, there is no church.” The problem is, some churches have become mere Sabbath-morning gatherings of religious people. They’ve lost their fire and fail to actively love and serve their... [Show more]
Many are familiar with Jesus’ famous words that lead His Sermon on the Mount. They have been cause for hope for Christians everywhere. They have also been cause for profound discussion regarding just how to conduct ourselves in this broken world. But you’re about to delve into the Beatitudes like... [Show more]
Why do they leave? Is there anything the church can do to prevent them from turning away, or to bring them back once they’ve left? Is there anything I can do? You probably know people who have left the church. Maybe you know why they walked away, but more likely you don’t. But you do care. And... [Show more]
First, the bad news – part one: As few as one in six Americans will attend church this weekend – which means the percentage of unchurched is at its highest ever. And the bad news – part two: Even though surrounded by the unchurched, the Adventist church in America is barely growing. The good news?... [Show more]
These Level 2 awards are created for kids who are in second grade. You will find everything from Handicraft and Whale to Friend of Nature and Acts of Kindness. Your Sunbeams will love doing these hands-on activities while completing the requirements to receive their awards. If you have older kids... [Show more]
When newborns and children are taken away from their mothers because of incarceration, the consequences are traumatic for all involved. The important bonding that naturally occurs between a newborn and their mother does not occur. Toddlers and older children become confused, heartbroken, and... [Show more]
“There are literally thousands in this world and church mentored by Pastor Leo.” — Pastor Wayne Hicks Told in Leo’s engaging style, he shares stories of his experiences growing up in Brazil, conversion to Adventism, and 33 years of General Conference Youth... [Show more]
These Level 4 awards are created for kids who are in fourth grade. You will find everything from Basket Maker and Geologist to Caring Friend and Weather. Your Helping Hands will love doing these hands-on activities while completing the requirements to receive their awards. If you have older kids... [Show more]
The New Testament begins with the arrival of Immanuel—God with us! During Christ’s ministry on earth, he met with all types of people in all kinds of settings from all walks of life. But his largest investment could be found in his small group of 12 disciples. These Relational... [Show more]
