My Kids Decided To Follow Jesus!
Every parent lives for moments when their kids make them proud. For Donavan Childs, pastor at Ephesus church, that moment came on the first Sabbath of the...
Oliver Enriquez Is Ordained
Oliver Enriquez was born and raised in Cancun, Mexico in a ministerial home. Although his father was not a pastor, he was an Adventist professor for almost...
Adventurer Leadership Training Emphasizes the Theme “Walk by Faith”
On a vibrant Sunday in October, Southern California Conference (SCC) youth ministries hosted an impactful Adventurer leadership training event at White...
Annual Fall GLAR Gala Returns With More Than 200 Attendees
The Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) Fall Gala was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles last year, with more than 200 people in attendance....
A Century of Grace: Vallejo Drive Church Celebrates 100 Years of Ministry
Pastors who served at the church from the 1970s to the present pose for a picture. One hundred years is a remarkable milestone—whether it marks the health...
SCC Welcomes Lawrence S. Dorsey II as New Greater Los Angeles Region Director
After more than two decades of ministry, Lawrence S. Dorsey II steps into a new role as the Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) director for the Southern...
SCC Welcomes Brett Poynter as New Los Angeles Metro Region Director
Brett Poynter’s pastoral journey began right here in the Southern California Conference (SCC) in 2001 as the youth and young adult pastor at the Temple...
SCC Welcomes Branden Stoltz as New West Region Director
Branden Stoltz was on sabbatical when he learned he might be nominated for the West Region director position. “I was in the Redwoods at the time, and I...
Keep the Flame Alive: Valley Crossroads Church Celebrates 65 Years of Ministry
LEFT: VC Children’s Praise Dancers perform to “This Is a War Cry” during the Sabbath afternoon concert. MIDDLE: Valley Crossroads congregation. RIGHT:...
A Community of Love and Care for Seniors at Scholl Canyon Estates
LEFT: Residents enjoy friendly competition during a fun game of beanbag baseball. MIDDLE: A resident plays a word game during a family visit. RIGHT: Glendale...
All Nations Church Supports Health and Wellness in Monrovia
This September, All Nations church collaborated with Loma Linda University (LLU) School of Medicine and the Institute for Community Partnerships and...
Los Angeles Portuguese Church Hosts Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony
Think about your favorite season of the year. For my wife, it’s fall. She is fascinated by the renewal of the leaves of each different type of tree near...