During the March 12 Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee meeting in Hershey, Pa., committee members voted to approve the following:
Our Priorities
During the 2016-2021 quinquennium, the Columbia Union Conference seeks to further the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church by prioritizing the following:
Spiritual Renewal – Promote healthy churches by uniting members through personal and corporate spiritual revival and active engagement in ministry
Evangelism – Support initiatives that impact our communities by revealing the love of Christ, inviting people to accept Christ as their Savior and sharing the distinct Seventh-day Adventist message of hope and wholeness
Education – Foster excellence in spiritual and academic development in Adventist schools and support programs that promote affordability and increased enrollment
Leadership Development – Maximize the vitality of the church by supporting leadership development, promoting effectiveness, assuring equality and highlighting best practice
Social Relevance – Embracing opportunities to share Christ’s message of hope and wholeness by addressing issues that impact today’s society, encouraging and facilitating dialogue and seeking solutions that promote healing
Here are a few examples of social issues we could address:
- Mental Health
- Immigration
- Discrimination
- Sex Trafficking
- Race Relations in the community and the church
- Hunger and Poverty
- Disease Prevention
- Relating to the LGBTQ community
Read more in the May 2017 Visitor.