This Month's Issue

At the 27th Columbia Union Conference Constituency Session, delegates appointed Donovan Ross, a longtime union educator, as the new vice president of education. Ross replaces Ham Canosa, who is retiring after 43 years serving the Seventh-day Church.

Teams are important to the church. According to the Apostle Paul, the church as a whole is a team. He identifies the church as the “body of Christ” with many parts, which work together being gifted by the Holy Spirit, to accomplish the mission of the church. Get tips from John Cress on building on effective ministry team here.

Churches and schools can serve in extreme weather conditions, and it is important that they are prepared to aid the community during disasters. But, a center of influence is more than this—and establishing an ongoing relationship with the community, its leaders and organizations is important. Thus, a center of influence should:

Thirteen teams and nearly 150 players make up the Virginia Area Adventist Basketball Association, a ministry of Allegheny East Conference churches in Virginia. Rudy Ortega, commissioner, reports that some churches have gained new members through the league.