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Big Picture of Ministry

By Katie Fellows, May 08, 2018

Hearts of Gold

Hearts of Gold Dinner Auction set a record-breaking attendance level and raised $201,185 for Auburn Adventist Academy student scholarships.

Fundraising Intensive

Twenty-five individuals with a vision of bigger and innovative ministry joined a growing cohort of leaders who are committed to funding innovative and effective ministries in the Washington Conference.

Children's Leadership Training

Abby Pozo, children’s ministry director, held a children’s ministry training and Vacation Bible Xperience (VBX) preview for leaders. Leaders are going through an eight-part certification program, and this year’s theme is child evangelism. VBX leaders also learned more about summer neighborhood ministry curriculum options.

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Hearts of Gold Auction Dinner set a record-breaking attendance level and raised $201,185 for Auburn Adventist Academy student scholarships.

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Katie Henderson
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Twenty-five individuals with a vision of bigger and innovative ministry joined a growing cohort of leaders who are committed to funding innovative and effective ministries in the Washington Conference.

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Abby Pozo, Children’s Ministry director, held a Children’s Ministry training and Vacation Bible Xperience (VBX) preview for leaders. Leaders are going through an eight-part certification program, and this year’s theme is child evangelism. VBX leaders also learned more about summer neighborhood ministry curriculum options.

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Abby Pozo
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Katie Fellows

Sermon View Evangelism Marketing freelance writer
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Washington Conference

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