This Month's Issue

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.

Donnell Josiah, PHd, wrote Overcomers: How to Change Your Life in 31 Days, a motivational guide for readers to achieve personal development. Josiah is a member of Miracle City church in Baltimore.

Noreen Chan Tompkins, cuya historia comienza en Loma Linda, Ca., no sabía qué estudiar. “Cuando estaba en la secundaria, uno de los amigos de mis padres era farmacéutico. Su hija vino a California para buscar donde hacer su residencia y tuve la oportunidad de hablar con ella sobre esa carrera”, ella comparte. “Trabajar como voluntaria en el hospital de [veteranos] me convenció que debía estudiar la carrera de Farmacia”.  

Hamlet Canosa, vicepresidente del departamento de Educación de la Unión de Columbia, recientemente anunció que tiene planes de jubilarse en junio después de servir por 24 años en este territorio y un total de 44 años para la Iglesia Adventista.

Varias conferencias de la Unión de Columbia celebrarán campestres Hispanos este verano. Póngase en contacto con su conferencias para obtener más detalles.