Advent Christian General Conference

On June 9, we shared how evangelism efforts in a new mission field in Myanmar had outgrown the small hut where believers gathered. Now we have more joyful news: four new converts have been welcomed as full members!

Praise the Lord for this evidence of fruit and for continuing to build his church. Please pray for these new believers as they grow in their faith. 🙏

Read the earlier report:

Evangelism Efforts Outgrow Hut – Advent Christian General Conference A few months ago, we shared that Brother J in Myanmar began a new evangelistic effort among the unreached using their bamboo home as the base for ministry operation. Since then, he, his wife and daughter have been faithfully ministering to their new community. The Lord has been at work,…

Evangelism Is Worth It

The Summer ’26 Witness magazine has dropped! Recently, I visited a friend’s church and I can tell you that I wasn’t expecting the one-two spiritual gut punch from the service and Sunday school. The message was on counting the cost of being a Christian, and the pastor effectively drove home the point that our faith in Christ will cost us something, and it should be a cost we feel....

Evangelism Is Worth It – Advent Christian General Conference The Summer ’26 Witness magazine has dropped! Recently, I visited a friend’s church and I can tell you that I wasn’t expecting the one-two spiritual gut punch from the service and Sunday school. The message was on counting the cost of being a Christian, and the pastor effectively drove home…

MTI: Fall Registration Now Open

The lazy days of summer are in full gear, but Ministry Training Institute (MTI) is still hard at work coming alongside churches and leaders. Churches need leaders all year long. We’ve graduated 20 students who have now entered church ministry. These students serve as pastors, elders and key leaders in the local church, equipped with a strong biblical and theological foundation....

MTI: Fall Registration Now Open – Advent Christian General Conference The lazy days of summer are in full gear, but Ministry Training Institute (MTI) is still hard at work coming alongside churches and leaders. Churches need leaders all year long. We’ve graduated 20 students who have now entered church ministry. These students serve as pastors, elders and key leader...

Caring for the Shepherds: Counseling and Support at Convention 2026

We are excited to have Michael Gembola, a licensed Christian counselor from Blue Ridge Christian Counseling (brccva.org), join us at the 2026 Triennial Convention August 17-21. Michael will be teaching two workshops: Dealing with Difficult People Our culture has clear advice for dealing with difficult people: set boundaries or end the relationship. Yet as ministers we must give account for our care and love even enemies....

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Caring for the Shepherds: Counseling and Support at Convention 2026 – Advent Christian General Conference We are excited to have Michael Gembola, a licensed Christian counselor from Blue Ridge Christian Counseling (brccva.org), join us at the 2026 Triennial Convention August 17-21. Michael will be teaching two workshops: Dealing with Difficult People Our culture has clear advice for dealing with difficu...

Encouraging AC Churches in Mozambique

Africa Area Director Bryce Whiting and Rev. Chris Barton are currently in Mozambique touching base with our churches there. Bryce and Chris spent the first two days interacting with our conference leaders and now they are trying to visit as many churches as possible. So far, each visit brings what Bryce describes as a "Palm Sunday crowd" out to meet them....

Encouraging AC Churches in Mozambique – Advent Christian General Conference Africa Area Director Bryce Whiting and Rev. Chris Barton are currently in Mozambique touching base with our churches there. Bryce and Chris spent the first two days interacting with our conference leaders and now they are trying to visit as many churches as possible. So far, each visit brings what.....

LaValle Church Celebrates 150 Years of Ministry

On Sunday, June 7, I was privileged to be part of a weekend celebrating 150 years of ministry at the LaValle Advent Christian Church in La Valle, Wisc. The celebration began with Praise in the Park on Saturday afternoon. The event, held in the La Valle Village Park, featured four praise bands performing on the main stage, activities and games for kids, a car show, a basket raffle and concessions....

LaValle Church Celebrates 150 Years of Ministry – Advent Christian General Conference On Sunday, June 7, I was privileged to be part of a weekend celebrating 150 years of ministry at the LaValle Advent Christian Church in La Valle, Wisc. The celebration began with Praise in the Park on Saturday afternoon. The event, held in the La Valle Village Park, featured four…

Evangelism Efforts Outgrow Hut

A few months ago, we shared that Brother J in Myanmar began a new evangelistic effort among the unreached using their bamboo home as the base for ministry operation. Since then, he, his wife and daughter have been faithfully ministering to their new community. The Lord has been at work, and now a group of around 15 men, women and children are gathering regularly for worship and prayer!...

Evangelism Efforts Outgrow Hut – Advent Christian General Conference A few months ago, we shared that Brother J in Myanmar began a new evangelistic effort among the unreached using their bamboo home as the base for ministry operation. Since then, he, his wife and daughter have been faithfully ministering to their new community. The Lord has been at work,…

Pastors Summit in New Hampshire

It was an honor to join 30+ pastors from throughout the Eastern Regional Association for the Pastor’s Summit held at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center in Alton Bay, N.H., from June 2–4, 2026. The Restoration Network hosted and planned this event as an opportunity for fellowship, honest dialogue, worship and prayer. It was a fruitful time to engage with fellow pastors to worship, but also to take time to ask real questions, share real answers and charitably discuss different important topics within our denomination and churches....

Pastors Summit in New Hampshire – Advent Christian General Conference It was an honor to join 30+ pastors from throughout the Eastern Regional Association for the Pastor’s Summit held at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center in Alton Bay, N.H., from June 2–4, 2026. The Restoration Network hosted and planned this event as an opportunity for fellowship, honest d...

Notice Of Proposed Special Rule Of Order Regarding The Proposed Declaration Of Principles

Notice is hereby given that at the 16th Triennial Convention and 61st session of the Advent Christian General Conference, August 17-21, 2026, a special rule of order will be proposed concerning the consideration of the Proposed Declaration of Principles. The proposed special rule of order will provide that the Proposed Declaration of Principles shall be considered as a single motion and shall be subject to adoption or rejection as a whole, without amendment from the floor....

Notice Of Proposed Special Rule Of Order Regarding The Proposed Declaration Of Principles – Advent Christian General Conference Notice is hereby given that at the 16th Triennial Convention and 61st session of the Advent Christian General Conference, August 17-21, 2026, a special rule of order will be proposed concerning the consideration of the Proposed Declaration of Principles. The proposed special rule of order will provi...

We're celebrating with Community Advent Christian Church because after 44 years of ministry, they have retired their church debt! They made this official with a special recognition on Sunday May 31st. We are grateful for the Lord's provision!