Gina Brown, an Allegheny East Conference member who served on the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee for nine years, is leaving her position at Howard University (D.C.) this summer to become president of Oakwood University (Ala.).
At the May executive committee meeting, the Columbia Union officers expressed appreciation for her many years of service on the committee.
With an increased emphasis on outreach and evangelism this year, it’s important for your church’s online and social media presence to be informative and inviting to newcomers. Adventist Young Professionals (AYP) has developed a free marketing guide, available now for download.
This fall, the Allegheny East and Chesapeake conferences will join forces—with support from It is Written, the North American Division and the Columbia Union Conference—to host evangelistic meetings in Baltimore. Prior to the meetings, members and volunteers will be working on projects throughout the area to prepare for the event.
One of those projects is a free medical clinic September 25, 26 and 28. Licensed medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to help share the love of Christ in Baltimore.
Seventh-day Adventist members from around the world will gather July 3–12 in St. Louis for the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session, where delegates will fellowship, conduct church business, elect leaders and watch ministry reports from across the globe.
The Columba Union Conference is sending 21 delegates to the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis. Six of those delegates are lay members.
Administrative Delegates
Marcellus Robinson, Columbia Union (CU)
Celeste Ryan Blyden, CU
Emmanuel Asiedu, CU
Trevor Kinlock, Allegheny East Conference (AEC)
Marvin Brown, Allegheny West Conference (AWC)
Jerry Lutz, Chesapeake Conference (Ches)
Tim Bailey, Mountain View Conference (MV)
Stephen Lee, New Jersey Conference (NJC)
Bob Cundiff, Ohio Conference (Ohio)
Gary Gibbs, Pennsylvania Conference (PA)
Charles Tapp, Potomac
Story by North American Division Communication / Photo courtesy Mid-America Union
The 2025 General Conference (GC) Session app is now available for delegates and attendees to download in preparation for the 62nd GC Session scheduled for July 3–12, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Story by Jerry Woods
For the sixth year, WGTS 91.9 has been named a “Best Christian Workplace” by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. A select number of businesses are chosen each year based on responses to an employee engagement survey. The survey covers eight drivers of culture, including fantastic teams, life-giving work, outstanding talent, uplifting growth, rewarding compensation, inspirational leadership, sustainable strategy and healthy communication.
"We believe healthy teams create a powerful ministry,” says Kelly Carvalho, WGTS chief administrative officer. “This honor and recognition affirms to us that investing in our people--spiritually, professionally, and relationally--produces a thriving culture."
Story by Adventist HealthCare Staff
Adventist HealthCare's commitment to heart health was more visible than ever earlier this year.
First, a new team member was introduced – Betty Beats! After votes were counted from employees and community members to determine the perfect name, the eye-catching Betty Beats accompanied heart health experts to locations throughout the Adventist HealthCare system talking with patients and visitors. Betty also starred in a social media awareness campaign throughout February.
Story by Lauren Esveld
The air buzzed with anticipation as the girls of Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA) gathered for a day dedicated to them. This wasn’t just another school event; it was a chance to step away, connect and nurture their faith. This year’s school theme, “Seek First His Kingdom,” became a guiding light for the retreat’s theme, “Jesus is my Lifeline.”