Last year, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its "Thank You Healthcare Community" Forever stamp, recognizing the courage, resilience and sacrifice of healthcare workers across the country--including Michele Brashear, RN, from Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Story by Debra Anderson
The Potomac Conference announces the election of John Nixon, Jr., as its new vice president for Pastoral Ministries. Nixon, a seasoned minister and leader, brings a wealth of experience, a heart for service and a proven ability to lead with precision and care.
Nixon’s journey in ministry has demonstrated a deep commitment to pastoral excellence. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Oakwood University (Ala.), and later earned a Master of Divinity in 2004 and a Doctor of Ministry in 2013 on the campus of Andrews University (Mich.).
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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, at approximately 12:50 local time. The earthquake’s epicenter was located near the city of Sagaing, in central Myanmar, affecting multiple regions, including Mandalay, Naypitaw, Sagaing, Magway, and Southern Shan. Since the initial quake, at least 40 aftershocks of varying magnitudes have rocked the region.
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The Board of Trustees of Oakwood University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown, Ph.D., RN, MSA, FAAN, FNAP, FADLN, as the 12th president of Oakwood University. The announcement concludes a comprehensive and prayerful search process. Spivey-Brown will officially assume leadership on July 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Leslie N. Pollard, who has led the institution for the past 15 years.
Join us April 2 at noon for a time of prayer and praise—with a special emphasis on acceptance, peace and healing in our lives and the world. We’ll also hear from Chesapeake Conference leaders on how God is using Pentecost 2025 to bless their territory. Bring your prayer requests so we can pray over them together.
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Adventist Risk Management, Inc (ARM) has launched training and promotional materials in support of its annual Safety Sabbath initiative, to be held March 29, 2025.
Story by V. Michelle Bernard with reporting by Debra Anderson
Jacqueline Messenger, associate director for secondary education at the Columbia Union Conference, has announced her plans to retire this summer. At their meeting Thursday, the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee voted to have Steve Laing, vice president for Education at the Potomac Conference, fill the role starting this summer.
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This past Sabbath, 76 Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) teams from across the Columbia Union Conference gathered at Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Md., for Columbia Union’s PBE.
Before the testing portion of the event, Sherilyn O’Ffill, event coordinator, told the participants, “No matter what else happens today, you have already succeeded. You have spent at least two months studying two books, [Romans and 1 Corinthians], of the Bible.”
Thirty-four of these teams placed first and will continue to the North American Division event April 25–26 in Battle Creek, Mich.
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