Year-End Reports Highlight Ministry Activities

Strong emphasis on evangelism; healthy tithe; discussions on looming pastors and teachers shortage

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Lake Union executive committee convened in Berrien Springs, Michigan for the last of three meetings held annually. 

The 37-member committee includes representatives from the five conferences who are tasked with helping to develop and direct the work of the church in the Great Lakes region. Members include local conference administrators, church employees, lay leaders, as well as the presidents of Andrews University and AdventHealth Great Lakes. 

Andrews University President John Wesley Taylor V said mission is going forth, as the university gets ready in 2024 to celebrate 150 years of the founding of Battle Creek College.

• 540 students gather each week in 40 student-led groups to deepen their faith
• The number of student missionaries has doubled since the pandemic drop
• Some 1,200 students participated in “Change Day” by engaging in 40 service projects across Berrien County
• The seminary is involved in evangelism around the world and also not too far, in South Bend, Indiana
• The International Trauma Care Center is intentionally involved in extending the ministry of Jesus
• The seminary received a Lily endowment grant to train pastors 
• Andrews in ranked the #1 private university and #1 for student experience

He concluded, “You can go to Andrews and meet the world – 100 countries and 48 states!” 

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