Pathfinders from across the Columbia Union Conference are gathering March 14 for the Columbia Union Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE). Please note this event is not open to the public.
Follow the Visitor’s TikTok, Facebook and Instagram accounts to see where your local club places, as well as photos and videos of the fun!
We will also place the placements here when the event is over!
Story by Jerry Woods
WGTS 91.9 listeners gave from the heart again by sponsoring children in Haiti during a recent Micah Tyler concert in Virginia. For the last few years, WGTS has worked side by side with Holistic Haitian Alliance (HHA) to support the Kay Anj Village in Haiti.
For three years the station helped to raise money for HHA by rappelling off the top of a hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia, for an event called “Over the Edge.” This year, the two organizations decided to do a benefit concert instead.
Story by Nathan Moravetz
Teaching has always been a big part of my life. My mom, grandma and sister were teachers, so, growing up, I wanted to model after them. Later, I spent five summers working at summer camp and came to realize that the most rewarding part for me was being a positive influence on young people.
After my first two years of college, I took a year off to be a student missionary, working as a boys’ dean in Michigan. But I yearned to serve overseas. One day, my friends and I started a conversation about being teachers on the island of Yap, and before we knew it, we were serving on the small island in the Pacific Ocean.
Story by Liz Bailey
Recently, the Mountain View Conference (MVC) celebrated ordination services for three of its pastors.
Story by Ohio Conference Staff
In 1925, Ohio Conference’s First Church of Seventh-day Adventists in Cincinnati established a school on William Howard Taft Road. Many years later, the school became known as Cincinnati Junior Academy and, in 1969, relocated to its current Clifton Avenue campus, continuing its mission under the name Clifton Christian Academy (CCA).
“For 100 years, our school has been dedicated to academic excellence, faith-based learning and the development of servant leaders. Our mission extends beyond our faith community to serve the community at large,” says Mike Ellis, board chair of the school.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The Germantown church in Philadelphia recently celebrated its 55th anniversary with a worship experience honoring God’s faithfulness, the church’s rich history and the people who have shaped its legacy. Members, families, former leaders and friends gathered for worship, reflection and celebration.
Story by Bruce Banner, Pastor
Excitement filled the air December 20, 2025, as a celebration took place over the 105th anniversary of the Jersey City Heights English church, which was founded by German immigrants who built the edifice with their own hands.
Story by Ruth Nino
Schools across the union were a vital part of the evangelistic vision of Pentecost 2025, using funds for special evangelism events to reach their students and communities. In the 70-plus participating Columbia Union schools, students of all ages—elementary through university level—experienced the joy of allowing the Holy Spirit to work through them.
Interview with Ty Gibson by Ben Riggs
In early 2025, Kettering Health (KH) revisited its Seventh-day Adventist heritage to emerge with a new mission statement.
They brought author, pastor, and speaker Ty Gibson onto their team to lead an assessment and inform the process of ensuring all KH employees could connect to and adopt this new mission statement as their own.
Mission and Identity
Question: You’ve helped guide KH through a significant shift in its mission. What does “Live God’s love by promoting and restoring health” mean to you—and how do you see it shaping the organization’s future?
