News NAD Kicks Off InStep for Life Initiative"As a church we have long talked about the importance of not just healthy minds and hearts but also healthy bodies," says Dan Jackson, North American Division president. "Our culture is coming to grips with ... Read more
From the GLEANER Archives There's a story and mystery behind this photo. It was discovered in the attic of an old house in southwestern Oregon more than a decade ago. Also in the attic was the actual prophetic chart shown in the photo. The chart, still in good condition, w... Read more
Letters Kudos to Don GrayI was glad to hear about the NPUC honoring Don Gray. Don and his wife, Marge, have done such profound work to build the church and win souls.Not only have they conducted effective public evangelism, but they have provided excellen... Read more
GLEANER Blog Join Two New Discussions This Month Cheri Corder — Christianity at ChurchLoving thy neighbor is one thing ... but what about loving the saints? Hmmm."The problem is," the woman in my office said, "We have a soloist that we wish would stop singing! Nobody has the nerve or the heart t... Read more
Technology and the Christian Church Does your church use a large-screen system in the sanctuary during worship?Churches with less than 100 in weekly attendance: 53 percent.Churches with 100 to 250 in weekly attendance: 76 percent.Churches with more than 250 in weekly attendance: 88 ... Read more
New Online Columns Begin Next Month Mike Jones — Practical Ideas of Faith in ActionVeteran minister and author, Mike Jones "quit church" for more than a decade, but returned with a desire to make a difference in his church and his community. His winsome approach to practical faith w... Read more
News New NPUC Trust Services DirectorKimberley Schroeder is the new North Pacific Union Conference trust services director, replacing Gary Dodge who now fills a similar role for the General Conference. Schroeder, who has held trust services certificati... Read more
Letters More Background on Yakima Valley AcademyThe photo ("From the GLEANER Archives," February 2011) was taken diagonally across Sunnyside Ave. from the "Assembly Hall" known today as the Granger Church.It became Upper Columbia Conference property circa... Read more