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The Christian Education Council is glad to announce the Winter 2020-21 edition of the Helping Hand is now available!   About this quarter’s issue and theme:When we say we are “called” by God, we may mean a variety of things. Surely all believers were called into ... Read More

Over recent weeks and days, you have undoubtedly noticed our advocacy for pastor health and wellness. We have been specifically focused on the Stephanie Sholtz Wellness Fund and how this blesses pastors and their families in this specific season. If you have not had a ... Read More

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”[1] Think about all the ways that this quote has been true in your life, and consider the golden opportunity this Thanksgiving offers to truly communicate. Let’s begin by reflecting on some ... Read More

What is an important next step for us as a General Conference as we press further into church planting over the coming months? The answer is straight forward but requires an explanation: health. Health is honestly on my mind after our family recently ran two ... Read More

Think about this quote with me: “Christians who turn from the priorities of evangelism to environmental care are acting like a surgeon who abandons an operation to go and unblock a toilet.”[i] This quote is meant to shake us, and look at our priorities. However, ... Read More

How many times do we step back and ask ourselves, ‘What am I called to do?’ We wrestle with daily decisions, routine decisions, and life altering decisions that hinge on this question. But, what if it is the wrong question? Listen to this quote from ... Read More

While some announcements are simply the news that you have to share (which is usually bad news), other announcements are a joy to share because they reflect significant progress or something to celebrate. This is one of those joy filled announcements. On behalf of the ... Read More

The SDB Missionary Society values and appreciates its partnership with the churches, families, and individuals of the SDB General Conference of the USA and Canada. Our partnership is a local one, with a global impact. For the first time, we are initiating a meeting of ... Read More

Here is a quiz for you. What famous person received this criticism during their lifetime? “Alas, this man will never get anything done, for he is thinking about the end before he begins.” If you guessed Leonardo da Vinci, you would be correct. In fact, ... Read More

There is a help wanted sign figuratively hanging in a number of churches: “Intrapreneurs Wanted”. Maybe your church does not use the word Intrapreneur, but undoubtedly you are thinking of synonyms. Let’s see if I am right on that by defining intrapreneurship. Entrepreneurship. We love ... Read More