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Inaugural Pastor-Teacher Summit Fosters Unity & Understanding
"I hope this event becomes an annual tradition and part of SCC’s DNA,” said Rogelio Paquini, pastor of the West Covina Hills church, of SCC’s recent pastor-teacher summit. This February, more than 250 SCC pastors and educators gathered for this special all-day meeting. The first of its kind, at least within the last 50 years, the event opened up an important opportunity for dialogue and understanding. The goals for the day, as outlined by SCC President Velino A. Salazar, were fourfold: • To better understand...
UNITE Project Removes Barriers to Make a Difference
The room was buzzing with chatter and laughter as attendees shared dinner and fellowship. More than 100 attendees had gathered on January 12 at the Glendale Korean church for the UNITE Project, a movement that began in 2017. It was the fourth praise night across the country hosted by this ministry; the largest was in New York, welcoming 120 attendees. “UNITE Project is a platform to help people set aside differences to create differences in their community,” said Timothy Yun, assistant pastor at...
Nine Individuals Express Desire to Join Tehachapi Church Family
It was the last Sabbath of 2018, and there’s no doubt that heaven was rejoicing. Tehachapi church ended the year with a high Sabbath—baptizing seven members, accepting two by profession of faith, and celebrating communion. Often when a group of new members is baptized together, the service comes as the result of an evangelistic series or similar event. Not so with these individuals, who each have their own unique journey and story. “I can only give credit to prayer and patiently waiting on the Holy Spirit...