The Swallen Story
Get to know the history of the Swallen Mission Lectureship.
At the end of that visit Swallen gave his first Social Security check to Andrews University to help students who wanted to be missionaries.
Use this link to register in advance for this free lectureship.
7 Lessons from CALLED 2022
What lessons did you learn? Read one pastor’s reflections.
Knight’s historical monologues inspired me to innovate under adversity.
Singing together heals grief.
CALLED and My Calling
The week before my flight, my prayer was to experience two things: closure and release.
There’s something beautiful about seeing friends and seminary classmates who were once anticipating a call from a conference and are now thriving in their ministries.
I was grateful to experience God’s presence like never before.
World Missions Invites You to Attend the Swallen Mission Lectureship for 2022
Save the date: September 15-17, 2022
The weekend will focus on Church Development and Mission Revitalization.
Tune in via Zoom if you can’t be there in person.
What Actually Matters: Contentment
How do we achieve contentment?
Paul made a choice that required discipline.
When we are in Christ, we have this constant supply
Writers Needed for Best Practices for Adventist Ministry
If you have something you know is worth sharing then share it
You can rework a sermon if the topic is applicable.
Writers are paid for their words.
What to Pack for Called
Here's a packing list of 19 must-haves and a list of 19 items to leave at home for CALLED
We’re here to reduce your stress.
See you soon!
Best Practices April Book Club
We live in a world of fierce convictions.
How does a moral absolute differ from a personal preference?
How can we better understand each other and winsomely disagree with one another while minimizing unnecessary division in the local church?
Join Us For Our Next Best Practices Book Club
Join us for our next Book Club on February 1st, 2022
How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Destroying Your Relationships
Ivan Williams and Michael Campbell invite you to join them October 5, 2021 for the Best Practices online Book club featuring author Dr. Seth Pierce and his latest book, Seeking an Understanding: How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Destroying Your Relationships (AdventSource, 2020). The book is about how we communicate, especially in an often-polarized environment where in online discussions it can be extremely difficult to maintain a civil conversation.
The Making of Biblical Womanhood
Ivan Williams and Michael Campbell invite you to join us for the next book club featuring Beth Allison Barr’s new book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood (Brazos, 2021). As Christians, how we interpret Scripture matters. Barr takes readers on a tour through Scripture and Christian history to make a compelling case that women have consistently played a significant role within the Christian Church helping to enable the spread of the gospel.
Christian Nationalism, Adventism, and Prophecy
In the recent political climate there has arisen a new level of cooperation between evangelical and civil leaders that appears to place Christianity at the center of political influence.
This kind of Christian Nationalism is the type Adventists have spoken of prophetically.
Keynote speakers: Andrew Whitehead & Samuel L. Perry, co-authors of the book on Christian Nationalism as well as other pastors
Sabbath afternoon seminar, April 24 at 5PM EST
Preview to the Next NAD Best Practices Book Club Title: Ty Gibson’s The Heavenly Trio
Ty Gibson, author of the book The Heavenly Trio, was the featured guest on the April 6, 2021 edition of the Best Practices Book Club. The book club was recorded for your viewing experience.
Leaders are Readers!
Tod Bolsinger, author of the book Canoeing the Mountains, was the featured guest on the inaugural edition of the Best Practices Book Club held on February 2, 2021. The book club was recorded for your viewing experience.
Breakout Seminars for Spouses
The 2020 Pastors’ Family Convention has something for everyone, especially spouses. Come and experience Connection with friends – old and new - who understand your journey. Enjoy fresh ideas and skills that can help you personally and impact your ministry.
Making Time to Read
The average person reads 12 or less books a year. If you want to live and minister above average, you need to read more. Here are some strategic steps to make more time for reading.