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Monica Esperante Joins Columbia Union Treasury Staff

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Monica Esperante has recently joined the Columbia Union Conference staff as an assistant treasurer, where she will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, prepare financial reports and support the payroll processes, among other tasks.

"Monica is an excellent CPA (Certified Public Accountant) with a deep heart for mission and is committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Church,” says Emmanuel Asiedu, Columbia Union treasurer. “With her skill set and welcoming attitude, the union treasury is well-positioned to continue to be a resource to the field."

Pine Forge Academy Celebrates Class of 2026

Pine Forge Academy, Class of 2026, scholarships

Story by Addriene Rhodes

The Pine Forge Academy (PFA) Class of 2026 is a shining example of excellence, determination and talent. This remarkable group of 35 students has earned more than $900,000 in scholarships, proving that hard work, dedication and faith can open doors to endless opportunities. Their accomplishments reflect not only academic success, but also the strength of character and creativity that define this extraordinary class.

Educators Earn Mental Health First Aid Certifications

New Jersey Conference educators gather to learn how to best support their students physically, mentally and spiritually.

Story by Elisa Maragoto, Superintendent of Schools

“True education,” as defined by Ellen White, encompasses the whole being, guiding students through the harmonious growth of one’s physical, mental and spiritual powers. With this philosophy at the core of its mission, New Jersey Conference (NJC) educators recognize they often serve as first responders to students facing a wide range of challenges.

150 Youth Leaders Certified as Mental Health First Aiders

More than 150 Adventurer, Pathfinder and Master Guide club directors, youth leaders and Master Guide candidates are certified as National Mental Health First Aiders during the Youth Leadership Conference 2026.

Story by Helen Herñandez

In recognition of the Allegheny West Conference Youth Mental Health year, more than 150 club directors, youth leaders and Master Guide candidates were recently certified as National Mental Health First Aiders during the Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) 2026 at Camp Chautauqua in Miamisburg, Ohio.

Hispanic Ministries Caravan: One Week, 195 Souls

One Week, 195 Souls, Potomac Conference, Restored by Grace, Rafael Soto

Story by Debra C. Anderson

A spirit of unity and purpose recently swept across the Potomac Conference as the Hispanic Caravan of Evangelism resulted in 195 baptisms. Each baptism marked more than a number but a personal decision to follow Jesus.

Throughout the week, churches across the conference in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., hosted simultaneous evangelistic meetings, as pastors from Honduras joined local congregations to share a message of hope centered on the theme, “Restored by Grace.”

Mountain View Conference Students Become Missionaries

Story by Liz Bailey

Recently, students, staff and parents from Mountain View Conference’s (MVC) Parkersburg Academy (W.Va.), Summersville Adventist School (W.Va.) and Highland Adventist School in Elkins, W.Va., participated in a mission trip to Puerto Rico.The dual purpose of the trip was to help a local church in reaching its community and provide the students with an educational experience. 

The mission group spent most of their 10-day trip providing services in the city of Arecibo. The local church had identified three projects that needed help in the community to share God’s love.

1,050 IN GRANTS TOTALING $5459,367 AWARDED TO Adventist K-12 SCHOOLS SINCE 2016

Image by Monoar Rahman Rony from Pixabay

Since March 2016, Versacare Foundation has awarded 1050 grants totaling $5,459,367 to Seventh-day Adventist primary and secondary schools located in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists (NAD) and Inter-America Division of Seventh-day Adventists (IAD). Originally offered as a STEM grant program,today most needs related to classroom instruction qualify for funding.

A New Day of Care: Shady Grove Medical Center Opens State-of-the-Art Horizon Tower

Story by Adventist HealthCare Staff

This summer, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center team members welcomed the first patients into the hospital’s new Horizon Tower. The enhanced emergency and critical care spaces are an investment years in the making and a powerful addition to the system’s modern, community-centered healthcare.

At a ribbon cutting on June 5, hospital leaders, physicians, nurses, community partners and donors helped dedicate the much-anticipated six-story building.