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Embracing the Call: Equipping New Pastors for Dynamic Ministry in the British Isles
This year’s annual induction and orientation programme for new pastors took place at the British Union Conference (BUC) offices in Watford from Sabbath, 11 to Thursday, 16 January. The event was coordinated by the Ministerial Association Secretary of the BUC, Pastor Samuel Ouadjo and his team, Ka...
23 January 2025
GAiN – Gen Z
Are you ready for GAiN Gen Z? It's happening at Newbold College of Higher Education soon! It is the first digital discipleship conference for Trans-European Division young adults aged 18 – 29 who want to share Jesus with their digital devices. Key Information: What? GAiN – GenZ Where? Newbold C...
23 January 2025
Pick of the Week - Prayer Makes a Difference
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV). As I reflect on the recently concluded 10 Days of Prayer , I a...
23 January 2025
How the Candle Shone
Some things happen almost by accident. My Advent Candle v-blog is a case in point. A very good friend of ours has a tradition of burning an Advent candle, one section each day from 1 December until Christmas Eve. This year, she chose to extend the love by gifting us a candle. On day one, we lit i...
23 January 2025
TUESDAY TALKS - Prioritising Your Priorities
In this week’s Tuesday Talks , Sharon Platt-McDonald reflects on how to prioritise. She draws from the scripture passage Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness,” to illustrate her experience as a trainee nurse and the unexpected benefits she gained from applying these...
23 January 2025
Health Ministries Workshop Clarifies and Affirms the Health Message
Sharon Platt-McDonald, British Union Conference (BUC) Director for Health, Women’s Ministries, and Adventist Community Services, was invited to share Shalom’s new global health focus, led by General Conference (GC) Health Ministries Director Dr Zeno Charles-Marcel.
17 January 2025
We want to hear from you!
I want to connect with individuals with experience in large-scale research design and development . Whether you work in academia, the charity sector, or corporate research, I would love to hear about your role, challenges, and successes. If you’re open to a conversation, no matter how brief, ple...
17 January 2025
Tottenham Lighthouse SDA Church Unites Community with Sabbath Fellowship
On 11 January 2025, Tottenham Lighthouse Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a Sabbath service themed on unity and community. Pastor Jude Jeanville’s sermon, “Come Sup with Me,” inspired attendees to embrace faith in action. Members and visitors from diverse backgrounds shared a meal, fostering connections and inclusivity. This heartwarming initiative exemplified Christ’s method of ministry and left attendees uplifted and inspired.
16 January 2025
Go SEC: A Poetic Call to Mission and Transformation
Commissioned by the South England Conference, the poem Go SEC, written by Anthea Barclay and set to music by Leon Barclay, encapsulates the theme Go SEC: Inspired for Mission. Highlighting Christ’s transformative power in hearts, homes, churches, and streets, this poetic collaboration inspires action, faith, and community unity.
15 January 2025
Proclaim! SEC Evangelism Expo 2025
Church members from across the South England Conference gathered at Newbold College on 12 January for the SEC Evangelism Expo 2025. The event featured workshops, opportunities to connect with departmental leaders, and a powerful testimony from keynote speaker Dr. Aaron Chancy, who shared his journey from despair to faith. SEC President Dr. Kirk Thomas encouraged attendees to embrace the mission of Christ in their homes, churches, streets, and hearts.
15 January 2025