By Becky St. Clair
The views expressed in this article are solely those of the subjects and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of the Columbia Union Conference or Visitor staff.
According to official Seventh-day Adventist statistics, since 1965, four out of every 10 members have left the church.
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Barna research has recently released a new report examining who Gen Z is and how they “uniquely contribute to our collective society, their communities and their faith.
Here are five things from that study you might find helpful when trying to reach this generation:
Gen Zers feels held back from fully being themselves.
They prioritize happiness, stability and good health.
They are online, but still value in-person connection.
Morality is often subjective.
Most Gen Zers say they’ve prayed in the past week.
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Andrew Christiansen, a pastor who serves in the Pennsylvania Conference, believes in the power of pizza.
Earlier this year, he invited members of his church district— Coudersport, Derrick City, Mount Jewett, and Warren—and anyone else who wanted to come to his annual pizza bake.
With more than 90 people who attended—40 from the community—they set a new record for the numbers of pizza made at this yearly event: 147.
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As a father of three, I have had my fair share of visits to urgent care. The check-in process is always systematic and predictable. “What brings you in today?” they ask. The patient shares their symptoms, and the doctor eventually provides a diagnosis.
Good nutrition is important, not only for children physically but so that they can concentrate at school and learn,” says Heather Brown, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at Kettering Health in Ohio. “Good nutrition gives us lots of energy and keeps us going throughout the day.”
Brown shares the following tips to help families eat healthier and within budget for children who don’t like veggies. Kids will be more likely to eat them.
• Cut up vegetables super small and hide them in dishes for children who don’t like veggies. Kids will be more likely to eat them.