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Editorial by Andre Hastick

With each passing day, there is one fundamental question that is taking on greater significance. The answer to this question will determine the direction we travel together: What is the church—a building, a worship service?

Paul’s teaching in the New Testament uses the human body as a metaphor for the church, revealing that we are the body of Christ, and Christ is the Head (see 1 Corinthians 12 and Colossians 1). Without Jesus, there is no life, no direction, no purpose. Paul informs us, “He is before all things, and in Him all things consist” (Col. 1:17, NKJV). This means that our connection to Jesus is not optional, but essential.

Kimbrough Hall Weekend Focuses on Journey to Heaven

Head Dean Andrea Young, Assistant Dean Neiah Wilson and Dorm Support Dean Emmalouise Jackson are honored for the care and support they give to the girls who reside in Kimbrough Hall.

Story by Laila Gettysmith (’26)

The recent Kimbrough Hall Weekend at Pine Forge Academy, themed "Eden to the Kingdom,” truly brought the journey of faith to life.

The weekend began on Friday evening with an immersive walk-through of Kimbrough Hall, the girls’ dormitory. The lobby was beautifully decorated with an Eden theme, and as participants walked down each wing, they experienced the days of creation.

A New Chapter Begins at Seabrook Church

A New Chapter Begins at Seabrook Church, Dedrick Blue, Damien Johnson,

Story by Debra Anderson

A new era of ministry took shape at the Seabrook church in Lanham, Md., with the recent installation of its new senior pastor, Dedrick Blue. After 15 years of dedicated ministry by its former pastor, Damien Johnson, the 1,350-member congregation transitioned confidently into a new season of leadership under Blue. Members warmly welcomed him and his wife, Elfreda Hines Blue, expressing appreciation for their shared commitment to ministry, service and community.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows

Photos from ADRA

By Amimou Kalemera and Tinotenda Muvuti

This World Water Day, a global reckoning with water's hidden inequality, and how ADRA's work in the Democratic Republic of Congo is already writing the next chapter.

Every year on March 22, the world pauses to reckon with a resource most Americans take entirely for granted: clean water. Turn on a tap. Fill a glass. The water is simply there. But for more than two billion people on this planet, water is not a convenience. It is a daily crisis, and the weight of that crisis falls almost entirely on women and girls.

Pathfinder Club Featured in New Americans Magazine

Pathfinder Club Featured in New Americans Magazine, Allegheny West, Ephesus church, Mid-Ohio FoodBank, Darwyn Allen, Jamal Franklin

Story by Anthony Chornes II

The Panthers Pathfinder Club from the Ephesus church in Columbus, Ohio, was featured in the December 2025 New Americans magazine issue, earning recognition for their commitment to service, inclusivity and community engagement across the Columbus area.

Adventist HealthCare's Rx for Success

Story by Adventist HealthCare

Adventist HealthCare is proud to announce a new Pharmacy Technician Training Program – a triple-win initiative that helps alleviate a national shortage of pharmacy techs, empowers professional development and builds a strong pipeline of candidates to meet the needs of Adventist HealthCare patients and providers.

The six-week program is designed to hire and train retail pharmacy technicians to expand their skills in order to work with a broader range of medicines, compound sterile and IV medications, assist with medical history documentation, participate in clinical rounds, and collaborate with the healthcare team. The pharmacy techs are then positioned to strengthen patient care and also help optimize health outcomes after patients return to their homes.

Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees votes to Advance the University's Vision 2030

Story by Everett Wiles
The Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly to move forward with Vision 2030, a bold strategic redevelopment initiative that will modernize the University’s 122-year-old campus and secure its financial sustainability for the next century.

The Board approved the Administration’s recommendation to engage Takoma Park Development Partners to begin developing a comprehensive 21st Century master plan for campus-adjacent properties, including the former Washington Adventist Hospital site.

Columbia Union Pathfinder Bible Experience Results Released

On March 14, 62 Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) teams participated in the Columbia Union Conference PBE event. Here are the results. (Read our article here!)

First Place

Allegheny East Conference 
Community SDAC of Englewood Falcons Thrivin 5
Filipino-American Oxon Hill Oxen Warriors 
Genesis Jaguars 
Miracle City Knights 1
Muungano Shining Lions Zion Redeemed