February 2026 | Visitor Magazine

Hundreds Gather for Hispanic Women’s Retreat

February 23, 2026 by Web Administrator

In early November, more than 850 women from more than 70 churches gathered at the Ashore Resort in Ocean City, Md., for the Potomac Conference Hispanic Women’s Retreat, hosted by the Hispanic Ministries Department.

Allegheny East Conference

Family Life Ministry Leaders Complete Certification

February 23, 2026 by Web Administrator

The Relationship Ministries Department recently hosted a Family Life Certification training at Allegheny East Conference’s Headquarters in Pine Forge, Pa. Local church family life leaders from New Jersey to Virginia participated in a 10-module, trainthe- trainer weekend.

Potomac Conference

Education

Innovation and Collaboration Shape Potomac Education

February 18, 2026 by rbacchus

With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and data-informed decision-making, Gabriel Madrid is ushering in a new season of educational growth in his role as vice president for Education.

New Jersey Conference

Editorials

A Tangible Way to Show Gratitude

February 18, 2026 by rbacchus

In an act of shared commitment, New Jersey Conference’s gratitude offering this year has been designated to support individuals with disabilities in both our churches and our schools.

Adventist HealthCare

Adventist HealthCare Sets a Global Standard for Quality

February 18, 2026 by vmbernard

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center’s Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team showcased an initiative to improve quality.

WGTS

How Can a Truck Lead To More Compassion?

February 18, 2026 by vmbernard

Thanks to generous gifts from listeners who caught the vision, WGTS has welcomed a new member to their team, a ministry box truck.

Chesapeake Conference

Education

Spencerville Concert Winds Tour Tennessee

February 18, 2026 by Web Administrator

From October 8–12, 2025, the Spencerville Concert Winds embarked on a memorable tour to Tennessee—a trip filled with music, fellowship and faith. The days were rich with experiences: a day of fun and laughter at Dollywood, a day of learning under the guidance of Ken Parsons, wind symphony director at Southern Adventist University, and a day devoted entirely to performance and ministry.

Pennsylvania Conference

Family Finds a Home During Hope for Humanity

February 18, 2026 by Web Administrator

Members of Bucks County, located in Warminster, planned an evangelistic series combined with a twist: meetings paired with a fall festival. October Fest happened every evening for the first week of the series.

Mountain View Conference

Valley View Church Celebrates Homecoming

February 18, 2026 by Web Administrator

In October, the Valley View church in Bluefield, W.Va., hosted Homecoming 2025. Approximately 120 folks, including former pastors, teachers, students and members, traveled from West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana and even Sweden to enjoy worship, music, fellowship and food.

Potomac Conference

Editorials

How Is Your Love Life?

February 12, 2026 by vmbernard

Many years ago, while a college student, a good friend gave me a book that would change my life forever. The book is titled “Living God’s Love” by the author Douglas Cooper.