On Their Master's Mission EDITOR'S NOTE:Throughout North America, Adventist young adults are seeking active ways to engage with the church mission. While some may look askance at new methods and ministries, the fact is, status quo has little attraction for the 20- and 30-s... Read more
On Their Master's Mission During the week before Christmas 2007, more than 330 young adults, including 27 from the North Pacific Union, departed from Tampa, Florida, for the first annual Cruise With a Mission. They boarded a Holland America ship, anticipating a seven-day c... Read more
When We Pray Commission Culture Happens How to plant Commission Culture seeds:Foster a passion for Christ and living for HimFocus on connecting with people, sharing Christ and disciplining othersEverywhere, everyday, people are placed in your path, connect with themKeep a strong connect... Read more
When We Pray Commission Culture Happens Here are some additional "idea-starters" for practical ways churches and members can connect with their communities.Ideas for ChurchesHold a job fair/financial workshop/tax help clinicPlan a benefit concertPresent a seasonal play, i.e. Christmas p... Read more
When We Pray Commission Culture Happens Editor's Note: Commission Culture and the Momentum concept of lifestyle evangelism do not just affect the persons reached, but also those who are doing the reaching. Evangelism is a two-way street. Those who share the blessings of the Holy Spirit ... Read more
When we Pray Commission Culture Happens Nearly four years ago a dedicated Oregon Conference member shared with me that he had financially supported a major evangelistic campaign with Mark Finley in Denver, Colorado. He planted a seed. When Shawn Boonstra preached at the Gladstone Camp M... Read more
Reconnecting Tips for Members Here are a few more ideas from Mike Jones on how to connect with guests.Keep the flow of communication going — Once I resigned my membership, I never heard from my local church again. If your church has a newsletter, send it to the missing members... Read more
Reconnecting: When Inactive Members Return Mike Jones grew up in the church, drifted away, and then made the decision to return. He's a former pastor and editor of Insight magazine. Whether you're an active member or not, his experience is worth considering.GLEANER: Did you "buy in" to the... Read more
Why Heather Came Back Name: Heather GasserAge: 36Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)Occupation: Child and family therapistReligion: Seventh-day Adventist. Out of the church for five years; rebaptized in 2000.After college, I just stopped going to church, an... Read more
