Youth Ministry Supplement

Youth Ministry Vehicle, Part 1 Standard, manual, or stick-shift cars (as they are commonly referred to) have been almost reduced to an antique status across the U.S. as their automatic counterparts have risen in demand and popularity. Perhaps, the average millennial, Gen-Zer has never seen or driven a manual car! If asked for a quick … Read more

“In Jesus’ Name!”

Often, we hear the words “in Jesus’ name” at church, on the street, at home, after each prayer, and in many other instances in our daily interactions. However, to me, the phrase is a mind-boggling one. Is it only used when we ask God to do something for us? Is it just the cliché we … Read more

A Beacon of Light

Silhouetted against the towering skyscrapers and sandwiched between entrepreneurs whose businesses have contributed to the visibility of this operation, is a beacon of light that is visible to pedestrians who walk the streets in search of a better future. The edifice has captivated the eyes of many parents whose desire is to give their child … Read more

Peace in the Midst of a Storm

On a daily basis we face many storms. Whether it is based on politics, finances, health, or relationships, how we deal with these storms will help to determine whether or not we will survive while in the midst of them. The narrative that is found in Mark 4:35-41 describes an incident that took place when … Read more

God Wants Us to Be Whole

It is well known that Seventh-day Adventists, in general, are healthy people. Recent articles in the National Geographic magazine have focused on the fact that Seventh-day Adventist Church members practice a healthy lifestyle and, on average, live healthier lives than the rest of the population. The health message is a core part of Adventist teachings. … Read more

Work and Education Go Hand in Hand

“And work with your hands”—1 Thessalonians 4:11, NIV. “Stop going to school and go to work!” Those words seem like heresy. For nearly a century, the philosophy has been, “Go to school and make something of yourself.” High schools are rated on their percentage of graduates that are going on to college. Salaries have traditionally … Read more

You Are the Secret Ingredient

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”—Matthew 5:16, NKJV Years ago, a young Christian girl entered the doors of a Seventh-day Adventist Church after two young Adventists whom she knew extended an invitation to her. She was away from her family, her … Read more

All Winners, No Losers

“Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.”—Psalm 34:11, NIV If you were asked to name eight of the 10 sons of Haman, would you be able to do it? (Esther 9:7-10) This was just one of many areas Pathfinders were expected to answer questions about for this … Read more

Atlantic Union Conference Elects New Youth Ministries Director

The Atlantic Union Conference Executive Committee, at its May 9, 2018, regular meeting, elected David McKenzie to serve as the union’s new Youth Ministries department director. His responsibilities include emphasis on youth and young adult ministries, including public campus ministries. He comes to the Atlantic Union from the Northeastern Conference, where he has been serving … Read more