The North American Division recently released the following statement in reaction to the Heritage Foundation's recently released "Saving American by Saving the Family" that calls to restore "blue laws" to establish a "uniform day of rest.":
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The Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee elected Marilyn Scott as executive secretary of the Chesapeake Conference on Jan. 20. Scott fills the vacancy created when Andre Hastick became president on Jan. 1, following Jerry Lutz’s retirement.
Scott has served since 2024 as associate pastor for Children’s and Family Ministries at Bell Branch Church in Gambrills, Md., and as a Children’s Ministries specialist for Chesapeake Conference, providing training and resources for children’s ministries around the conference. Scott has pastored in the Chesapeake Conference for 16 years, serving previously as the Children’s Ministries associate pastor at Spencerville Church (2010–2016) and New Hope Church (2016–2024).
Story by Liz Bailey
Recently, the Mountain View Conference (MVC) hosted a first-of-its-kind retreat for professionals.
“The purpose of this retreat,” states Tim Bailey, MVC president, “is to get input from leaders in our conference and to involve them in strategic plans for our future growth.”
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The New Life church in Hampton, Va., celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of its renovation project after several weeks of work and unforeseen challenges marking the transformation of its sanctuary into a vibrant, multipurpose LIFE Center, a space designed to serve both the congregation and the wider Hampton community.
As Highland View Academy (HVA) looks toward 2026, the campus community is energized by a clear vision: to grow, connect and inspire the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. With the new year comes a renewed focus on recruiting and welcoming students who are ready to grow spiritually, academically and personally in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Hagerstown, Md., HVA continues to offer a distinctive blend of strong academics, vibrant campus life and spiritual formation.
Story by WGTS Staff
Life can get loud. The pace, the pressure, the expectations — they all pile up even before your feet hit the floor in the morning. But God invites you into something gentler. Something quieter. Something healing.
“Beside Still Waters,” put together by WGTS and featuring our three female on-air hosts, is a peaceful seven-day video devotional series designed to help you in the new year to return to Jesus through seven simple, honest steps: stillness, honesty, hope, compassion, forgiveness, purposefulness, and gratitude.
Editorial by Harvey Hahn
Over the years as a cardiologist, I’ve seen one simple truth become clearer with time:
Scripture’s wisdom about the heart—both literal and spiritual—is continually affirmed by experience.
What the Bible has long taught about nourishment, rest, moderation, community and purpose is no longer seen as merely devotional insight or something practiced by a small corner of the world; it is now being embraced at a cultural level with remarkable enthusiasm.
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Story by Debra C. Anderson
The Bridge church—formerly Woodbridge— recently celebrated its 55th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication service at its new home in Manassas, Va. After years of planning, prayer and perseverance through multiple delays, the congregation joyfully marked this milestone, honoring its past while embracing a fresh beginning in a new location.
Story by Evan Knott
Today, the Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee elected Andre Hastick as president of the Chesapeake Conference. Hastick accepted the call and will begin his duties January 1, 2026, following Jerry Lutz’s retirement at the end of the year.
The committee reviewed the conference’s bylaws outlining the role and responsibilities of the president, identified qualities they were seeking in a new leader and engaged in multiple seasons of prayer throughout the deliberation process.