Chesapeake News Triadelphia Marks 50 Years of Ministry in Howard County News anemptytextlline The congregation reflected on its roots and looked to the future during a two-day anniversary celebration. READ MORE Frederick Church Hosts Q&A with Police Chief on First Responder... News anemptytextlline The church has held an annual First Responder Sabbath since 2016. READ MORE Adventurers Converge at Harpers Ferry Despite Rain Threat News anemptytextlline More than 200 Adventurers participated in this year's annual Adventurer Fun Day. READ MORE 'Toward the Promise' Convention Empowers Youth Ministry Leaders News anemptytextlline Over 200 attended Chesapeake Conference's annual convention for children's and youth ministries leaders from Sept. 8-10. READ MORE Church with 'No Kids' Turns Summer Camp into Year-Round Children's... News anemptytextlline The Catoctin View church reaches dozens of non-Adventist children each month through children's ministry programs. READ MORE Westminster Church Welcomes New Pastor Jeff Werda News anemptytextlline Pastor Werda expressed his excitement for his new role. READ MORE Mark and Teenie Finley Teach Making Evangelistic Appeals News anemptytextlline The training was part of the conference's Proclaim evangelism modules. READ MORE Cambridge-Grasonville District Welcomes Kevin Patino News anemptytextlline Patino is excited to begin his new phase of ministry on the Eastern Shore. READ MORE Academies Begin New School Year with Spiritual Focus News anemptytextlline Spencerville Adventist Academy and Highland View Academy recently held multi-day spiritually-focused events. READ MORE Baltimore White Marsh Welcomes Vincent Dehm as Senior Pastor News anemptytextlline Dehm brings two decades of pastoral ministry experience. READ MORE Frederick and Hagerstown Spanish Churches Celebrate 21 Baptisms News anemptytextlline The baptisms come as the result of week-long evangelistic meetings held in both congregations. READ MORE Chesapeake Pastors Attend Special Ministerial Meeting News anemptytextlline The day included a farewell for outgoing ministerial director Eli Rojas. READ MORE Pikesville Members Take 'Church' Beyond the Pews News anemptytextlline The church is launching a new initiative dedicating every seventh Sabbath to community outreach. READ MORE Arunan Appointed Associate Ministerial Director News anemptytextlline Shelvan Arunan brings decades of experience as a pastor, chaplain, and counselor. READ MORE New Hope Collaborates with Grenadian Adventists for Community Impact News anemptytextlline Members of the New Hope church recently traveled to Grenada for a week-long mission trip READ MORE Students Head Back to School News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference schools welcomed students back for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 14 and 15. READ MORE 'Caravan of Hope' Aims to Strengthen Families on the Eastern... News anemptytextlline The eight-day event featured stops at the Seaford Spanish, Milford Spanish, Georgetown Spanish, and Cambridge Spanish churches. READ MORE Kenneth Scheller, Retired Longtime Eastern Shore Pastor, Passes Away News anemptytextlline Scheller was the longtime pastor of the Park and Seaford churches on the Eastern Shore. READ MORE Four Churches Help Organize 'National Night Out' in Frederick News anemptytextlline City leaders contacted Adventist Community Services for assistance. READ MORE Summer Camps Help Churches Disciple Young People for Christ News anemptytextlline Over 500 young people attended Mt. Aetna Summer Camp and FLAG Camp this year. READ MORE Couple Travels from Oregon to Be Baptized at Spencerville News anemptytextlline Catherine Hillerman and Jarrett Hendricks began watching Spencerville Church's online worship services during the pandemic. READ MORE Bowie Spanish Church Celebrates Baptisms at Late-Night 'Prayer Watch' News anemptytextlline The small group event was held on the backyard patio of a church member's home. READ MORE John Rengifo Appointed Ministerial Director News anemptytextlline Rengifo currently serves as the lead pastor of the Ellicott City church. READ MORE Blythedale Church Hosts Neighborhood Block Party News anemptytextlline The festivities included free food, inflatables, and games. READ MORE Baltimore White Marsh Welcomes Randa Hibbler as New Principal News anemptytextlline Hibbler most recently taught at Frederick Adventist Academy. READ MORE Northeast Church Honors Baltimore First Responders News anemptytextlline The church hosted the event to build bridges in the local community. READ MORE Mizo Church Welcomes New Pastor News anemptytextlline Pastor Khiangte's arrival is the fulfillment of a year-long journey of faith. READ MORE Ricardo Cala Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline The ordination service was held on July 1 in Bear, Delaware. READ MORE Summer Camps Get Underway News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference welcomed campers this week for the first of five weeks of summer camp. READ MORE Dundalk Churches Partner with Law Firm to Hold Successful Immigration... News anemptytextlline The Dundalk English and Spanish churches hosted the event in partnership with Sanabria and Associates. READ MORE Pedro Sauder Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline Sauder is the pastor of the Connection Community and Annapolis churches. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Holds First In-Person 'Gathering' Since 2019 News anemptytextlline Derek Morris, president of Hope Channel, spoke on the theme "Occupy Till He Comes." READ MORE New Hope Church Packs Over 71,000 Meals for Children in... News anemptytextlline The meal pack-a-thon was held in partnership with No Child Hungry. READ MORE Jessica Burns Appointed Assistant Treasurer News anemptytextlline Burns comes to Chesapeake Conference from the Holbrook Indian School in Arizona. READ MORE Adventurer Family Weekend Sees Record Attendance News anemptytextlline The annual retreat was held June 2-4 in Hagerstown, Maryland. READ MORE Eli Rojas to Serve as NADEI Associate Director News anemptytextlline Rojas has served as Chesapeake Conference's ministerial director since 2014. READ MORE Eastern Shore Churches Welcome Brian Litzenberger News anemptytextlline Litzenberger was recently installed as the pastor of the Open Arms, Seaford, and Federalsburg churches. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Schools Mark End of 2022-23 School Year News anemptytextlline Graduations were held on May 25 and 28. READ MORE Willow Brook Church in Boonsboro Launches ASL Initiative to Reach... News anemptytextlline The church offers ASL-interpreted worship services on the first and third Sabbaths of every month. READ MORE Hispanic Churches in Salisbury Celebrate Week-Long Festival of Small Groups News anemptytextlline The festival was held from May 14-20. READ MORE Chesapeake Pastors Participate in Two Major Evangelism Conferences News anemptytextlline The Pastors Evangelists BootCamp and Propel Conference were held in May. READ MORE Jerry Howard II Joins Planned Giving and Trust Services News anemptytextlline Howard will serve as assistant director. READ MORE Planting Seeds for Eternity News anemptytextlline Focus on Adventist Education READ MORE La Esperanza and Dundalk Spanish Churches Celebrate Baptisms News anemptytextlline The churches welcomed new members following evangelistic campaigns in April. READ MORE Highland View Academy Music Groups Tour Costa Rica News anemptytextlline The concert tour through the Central American country took place from April 26-May 1. READ MORE Delaware Churches Welcome New Pastor News anemptytextlline Akeem James was recently installed at the MOT and Life in Christ churches. READ MORE Pastor Revs Up Community Engagement with Car Engine Project News anemptytextlline Valter Andrade turned a blown engine into an opportunity to bring new people to his church. READ MORE Graciela Velasquez Joins Hispanic Ministries News anemptytextlline Velasquez will seve as the department's new administrative assistant. READ MORE Students 'Let It Shine' at Music Fest 2023 News anemptytextlline The annual music festival was held from April 20-22 at Highland View Academy. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Pathfinders Rise to the Challenge at PBE Finals News anemptytextlline The PBE finals for the North American Division were held from April 21-22 in Tampa, Fla. READ MORE Young Adults 'Make Room' for God and Fellowship at Annual... News anemptytextlline Over 75 young adults gathered at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center for a weekend of spiritual growth and fellowship from April 21-23. READ MORE Spencerville Church Hosts Panel on Religious Liberty in the Workplace News anemptytextlline The panel discussion focused on a case currently before the Supreme Court related to Sabbath keeping in the workplace. READ MORE Academies Showcase Student Talent in Theatrical Productions News anemptytextlline Atholton Adventist Academy and Spencerville Adventist Academy held student productions of classic musicals in April. READ MORE Pikesville Church Hosts Successful 'All or Nothing' Spring Revival Week News anemptytextlline Vandeon Griffin, North American Division associate director for Youth and Young Adult Ministries, served as the week's guest speaker. READ MORE New Hope's Easter Musical Makes Triumphant Return with Record Attendance News anemptytextlline More than 1100 people attended the church's three performances of "Risen: A Story of Hope" from April 7-9. READ MORE Frederick Church Hosts Community Concert with Mike Donehey in Baker... News anemptytextlline The Easter weekend concert aimed to connect the church with the community. READ MORE New Play Explores Meaning of 'It is Finished' at Reaching... News anemptytextlline "Tetelestai: It is Finished!" aims to retell the familiar story of Jesus' resurrection from a fresh and unique perspective. READ MORE Pastors Discover Renewed Faith and Purpose on Educational Trip to... News anemptytextlline The study tour took place during the month of March and visited biblical sites in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Bids Farewell to Serah Zaw as She Moves... News anemptytextlline Zaw will serve as the program manager for Adventist Giving. READ MORE 'The Gathering' Returns in Person This June News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference's annual camp meeting will be open to in-person attendees for the first time since the pandemic began. READ MORE Revival and Renewal Mark Discipleship Training Event at Connection Community... News anemptytextlline Don MacLafferty's Christ-centered presentations focused on principles of discipleship. READ MORE Baltimore-White Marsh Celebrates 25 Years of Faith and Service News anemptytextlline G. Alexander Bryant, president of the North American Division, served as the celebration's featured speaker. READ MORE Local and Global Acts of Kindness: Highland View Academy Students... News anemptytextlline Students traveled as far as Chile during the academy's annual week of service. READ MORE Salisbury City Redención Church Officially Organized to Serve City's Hispanic... News anemptytextlline Location expected to create new opportunities for evangelism. READ MORE Atholton Church Youth Create 'Boredom Buster Bags' for Hospitalized Children News anemptytextlline Youth group promotes service and compassion on Global Youth Day. READ MORE Hope Community Church, Launched Amid Pandemic, Reaches 'Company' Milestone News anemptytextlline Member resilience and dedication to youth ministry pave the way for church growth. READ MORE Reaching Hearts Welcomes Nick Stephenson News anemptytextlline Stephenson will serve as the church's associate pastor and brings over 20 years of business experience. READ MORE Four Chesapeake Conference Teams Advance to PBE Finals News anemptytextlline Columbia Union hosted its union-level Pathfinder Bible Experience event at Blue Mountain Academy on March 11. READ MORE WATCH: Spencerville Academy Students Go 'Hands On' at STEM Expo News anemptytextlline STEM Expo 2023 was held at Spencerville Adventist Academy on March 5. To learn more about Spencerville Academy's STEM program, visit spencervilleacademy.org. READ MORE Church Planting BootCamp Brings Chesapeake Planters to Florida News anemptytextlline The three-day conference connected attendees with other Adventist church planters from across the North American Division. READ MORE Elders Urged to Lead 'Mission-Driven' Churches at Annual Retreat News anemptytextlline James Howard, director of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries at the General Conference, presented five seminars over the course of the weekend. READ MORE 'Generation Rain' Challenges Teens to Put Faith in Action News anemptytextlline The annual retreat for high school students was held at Highland View Academy from Feb. 24-26. READ MORE New Hope Welcomes Kasper Haughton Jr. News anemptytextlline Haughton will serve as the church's pastor for Online Community and Administration. READ MORE Spencerville Academy Choir Performs at ACDA National Conference News anemptytextlline The Spencerville Cantares choir participated in a choral concert alongside eight other high school choirs from around the country on Feb. 21. READ MORE PBE Conference Level Event Sees Seven Teams Advance to Union... News anemptytextlline Pathfinder Bible Experience tests young people’s knowledge of the Gospel of John. READ MORE Ignacio Goya Accepts Call to Andrews University News anemptytextlline Goya led Chesapeake Conference’s Adventist Community Services during the pandemic. READ MORE Couples Gather at Mt. Aetna for ‘Intentional Marriage’ Weekend News anemptytextlline The retreat encouraged couples to plan for success in their marriage. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Youth Department Launches 'The Peake' News anemptytextlline Youth Department aims to connect with teens through social media. READ MORE Bible Study Goes Digital: Spencerville Church Aims to Reach New... News anemptytextlline The church recently brought back another season of “Biblical Perspectives” with senior pastor Chad Stuart and theologian Frank M. Hasel. READ MORE Living Word Church Reads Entire Bible in 40 Days News anemptytextlline Members signed up to read different portions of Scripture and met together virtually every day to reflect on God’s Word. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Students Visit The Hague News anemptytextlline The students were part of the first Adventist school delegation to attend The Hague International Model United Nations Conference in person. READ MORE Pikesville and Reisterstown Officially Welcome Pastoral Team News anemptytextlline Babawale Adepoju will serve as senior pastor, and Orville Browne will serve as an associate pastor. READ MORE WATCH: Teens Develop Leadership Skills During TLT Weekend News anemptytextlline The 2023 Teen Leadership Training (TLT) retreat was held at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center from Jan. 27-29. READ MORE WATCH: Pastors Find Strength and Support at Chesapeake Conference Ministerial... News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference pastors reflect on the 2023 ministerial retreat. READ MORE Hope Community Adventurers Collect Food for Needy News anemptytextlline The church’s Adventurer club delivered donations of food and toiletries to the Delaware Food Bank on Jan. 7. READ MORE Pathfinders Demonstrate Strong Bible Knowledge in Area Level PBE News anemptytextlline 24 teams from 15 Pathfinder clubs took part in the Area level PBE at locations across Chesapeake Conference on Jan. 21. READ MORE Catoctin View Mission Project Brings Hope to Kentucky Families in... News anemptytextlline The church continues its annual tradition of donating items to the Cranks Creek Survival Center in Kentucky’s Harlan County. READ MORE SAA Holds Second Annual High School Girls Retreat News anemptytextlline More than 70 high school girls attended the one-day retreat on Jan. 14. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Celebrates Highest Annual Baptisms Since 2017 News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference churches added 545 new members in 2022 through baptism or profession of faith. READ MORE FEJA Winter Retreat Empowers Youth to be Spiritual Influencers News anemptytextlline A Sky Zone trip and a Bible trivia game with a comedic twist were among the weekend’s many highlights. READ MORE Wilson de Leon Begins Ministry in New District News anemptytextlline De Leon brings experience and passion for evangelism to new pastoral role. READ MORE Rock Hall Serves Up Sweet Treats and Community Connections News anemptytextlline Annual children’s cookie party brings the church and community together. READ MORE Becerra Welcomed at New Churches News anemptytextlline Becerra expresses excitement to lead the Prince Emmanuel All Nations and Prince Frederick congregations. READ MORE Moreno Begins New Role at Seaford Spanish Church News anemptytextlline The installation was attended by a packed church. READ MORE The Inside Edge for the New Year News anemptytextlline How can Christians make sense of the world around us? READ MORE Spencerville Mother-Daughter Team Publishes New Devotional Book News anemptytextlline Merle Poirier and Ellen Musselman started the project as a creative ministry during the pandemic. READ MORE Deacons and Deaconesses Gather for Training, Fellowship News anemptytextlline The training was held at the conference headquarters on Dec. 3. READ MORE Chesapeake Holds Final ACTS Module of 2022 News anemptytextlline Half of the 2022 cohort are lay people actively involved in church planting. READ MORE Chesapeake Hosts Church Planting Conference News anemptytextlline “We know from the data that the best way to move the mission forward is to plant churches.” READ MORE Dover First Celebrates 105 Years of Ministry News anemptytextlline Members also celebrated two baptisms following a recent evangelism series. READ MORE Capital Brazilian Temple Celebrates New Building News anemptytextlline Erton Kohler, secretary of the General Conference, served as the day’s guest speaker. READ MORE Park Hosts Homeless Shelter for Second Year News anemptytextlline The shelter is operated by Hands and Hearts Ending Homelessness, a nonprofit that partners with community organizations. READ MORE West Wilmington Marks 130 Years News anemptytextlline The congregation celebrated the anniversary on Nov. 12. READ MORE WATCH: Students Go ‘Hands On’ at STEM Fest 2022 News anemptytextlline The annual event featured robots, virtual reality, slime-making, arts and crafts, and more. READ MORE Women Minister to Hotel Staff at Annual Retreat News anemptytextlline The 2022 retreat was held in Ocean City, Md. READ MORE Middletown Valley, Catoctin View Welcome Gonzalez as New Pastor News anemptytextlline Members welcomed Cesar Gonzalez to his new church district during an installation on Nov. 5. READ MORE New Directors Appointed to Lead Conference Youth Ministry Programs News anemptytextlline Kenia Reyes de Leon and Shawn Paris will join the conference as new department directors in December. READ MORE Tom Boggess to Serve as Association Secretary News anemptytextlline Boggess will also serve as the planned giving and trust services director. READ MORE Executive Committee Members Reflect on Mission, Vision at Retreat News anemptytextlline The EXCOM retreat is held every five years at the beginning of each quinquennium. READ MORE Sean Robinson Accepts Role at Hope Channel News anemptytextlline Robinson has worked at Chesapeake Conference since 2016. READ MORE Mt. Aetna School Study Tour Goes South News anemptytextlline 7th and 8th-grade students from Mt. Aetna Adventist School visited historical sites in the Carolinas. READ MORE Online Videos Lead to Baptism at Annapolis Church News anemptytextlline Jerry Hazleton was baptized at the Annapolis church on Oct. 22. READ MORE Adventurer Clubs Come Together for Awards Day News anemptytextlline The event was held on Oct. 16 at the Ellicott City church. READ MORE Williamsport Funeral Leads to Police Group Outreach News anemptytextlline Copies of “Great Controversy” were sent to the Maryland Park Police. READ MORE Department Directors Preach for Evangelistic Meetings in Peru News anemptytextlline More than 250 people were baptized on the last day of the meetings. READ MORE 26 Baptized on Opening Night of Series at Frederick Spanish... News anemptytextlline 10-15 additional baptisms are expected on the closing night. READ MORE WATCH: Frederick Church Partners with Police Department for 'Faith and... News anemptytextlline Learn how the Frederick church is working to make an impact in the city. READ MORE David Buruchara Speaks for HVA Week of Prayer News anemptytextlline The week of prayer focused on the importance of relationships. READ MORE WATCH: Urban Life Center's Mission Continues One Year Later News anemptytextlline Learn more about how Chesapeake Conference’s “center of influence” is reaching people in Baltimore. READ MORE Maryland Men of Faith Retreat Highlights Responsibility News anemptytextlline The annual retreat was held on Oct. 1 at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center. READ MORE Rocky Knoll Breaks Ground on New School Building Project News anemptytextlline The new state-of-the-art facility will be located next to the Martinsburg church. READ MORE Pathfinders Learn Skills and Make Spiritual Decisions at 2022 Classoree News anemptytextlline Nearly 100 Pathfinders responded to an altar call to commit themselves to spending more time in prayer and Bible study. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Says Goodbye to Carl Rodriguez News anemptytextlline Rodriguez recently accepted a call to the New Jersey Conference. READ MORE Reaching Hearts International Joins Chesapeake Conference News anemptytextlline The Laurel, Md. congregation was officially welcomed into the conference on Sept. 17. READ MORE 'Love for a Lifetime' Event Features Best-selling Christian Authors News anemptytextlline The one-day marriage event on Sept. 17 included presentations from Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn. READ MORE Adventurers Explore Fort McHenry News anemptytextlline The annual Adventurer Fun Day saw a return to pre-pandemic attendance numbers. READ MORE Reisterstown Builds Relationships Through Community Baby Shower News anemptytextlline The church partnered with the Baltimore County Health Department to host the event on June 26. READ MORE Leaders Attend Busy Children and Youth Leaders Convention News anemptytextlline The annual conference convention was held at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center. READ MORE 93-Year-Old Baptized at Forest Grove News anemptytextlline Alfred Williams was baptized on July 23 after attending “Serpentine Prophecy.” READ MORE Frederick Church Hosts Weekend Youth Rally News anemptytextlline The weekend event featured messages from guest speaker Jonathan Montes. READ MORE Church Members Put Pastor on TV News anemptytextlline The Beacon of Light church booked two local TV appearances for Cesar Gonzalez to promote a back-to-school block party. READ MORE Members Converge at Hershey Park for 'Family Fun Extravaganza' News anemptytextlline The event was organized by the Chesapeake Conference youth and children’s ministries departments. READ MORE Spencerville Students Connect Spiritually at Annual High School Retreat News anemptytextlline High school students attended the annual spiritual retreat at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center from Aug. 26-28. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Welcomes Back Candy Iverson News anemptytextlline Iverson rejoins the conference as an associate treasurer and will continue serving as the business manager at Atholton Adventist Academy. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Begins New School Year News anemptytextlline Students returned to school on Monday for the 2022-23 school year. READ MORE Members Commit to Soul-Winning at Hispanic Church Lay Evangelism Festivals News anemptytextlline The events were organized by the Chesapeake Conference Hispanic Ministries Department to prepare for evangelism this fall. READ MORE Hagerstown Church Block Party Draws Hundreds News anemptytextlline The event featured free food and a popular waterslide attraction. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Emphasizes Spiritual Partnerships at Teacher-Pastor Meeting News anemptytextlline The training day marked the first time all the conference’s pastors and teachers have met in person since the pandemic started. READ MORE Serving Tea and the Community News anemptytextlline The Washington Ghanaian church in Columbia, Md., hosted over 125 women for a tea party on July 31. READ MORE Grasonville Church Tries Gas Pump Evangelism News anemptytextlline The Maryland church handed out $5 bills and copies of “Steps to Christ” at a local gas station. READ MORE ACS Training Highlights Ministry Opportunities News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference Adventist Community Services recently partnered with the American Red Cross to provide training for leaders from 15 congregations. READ MORE Baltimore White Marsh Adventist School's Summer Enrichment Camp Shines News anemptytextlline The school hosted a three-week camp featuring hands-on activities and field trips. READ MORE New HVA Principal Excited to Get Started News anemptytextlline Rob Gettys wants to grow the family atmosphere on campus. READ MORE 'My City My Passion' Reaches Baltimore-White Marsh Teens News anemptytextlline Eleven teenagers participated in the week-long service project. READ MORE Statement Regarding Panama Mission Trip News anemptytextlline All participants are safe and away from active protest sites. READ MORE Spencerville Welcomes Executive Pastor News anemptytextlline Crystal Ward will serve in the newly created pastoral role. READ MORE Villanueva Starts as New Frederick Principal News anemptytextlline Villanueva previously taught 5th-8th grade math and science at the school. READ MORE Waldorf Church Builds Relationships at 5K Walk News anemptytextlline The community 5K event was held on Father’s Day. READ MORE Chesapeake Pastors Rejuvenated by CALLED Convention News anemptytextlline The North American Division convention for pastoral families was held in Lexington, Ky. READ MORE Inwood Welcomes New Volunteer Pastor News anemptytextlline David Berthiaume brings over 40 years of denominational service to the W.Va. congregation. READ MORE Gibson Keynotes ‘Gathering,’ Despite Travel Delays News anemptytextlline Gibson presented three messages on the Adventism’s purpose on June 18. READ MORE Canals Elected to GC Ministerial Association News anemptytextlline Canals currently serves as an associate treasurer for Chesapeake Conference. READ MORE Kids Preach at Virtual Hispanic Camp Meeting News anemptytextlline The online-only event was broadcast June 10-11. READ MORE Dover First Teacher Named Outstanding Educator News anemptytextlline Chelsea Calhoun has worked at Dover First Christian School since 2019. READ MORE Recreation and Discipleship Mark Adventurer Weekend News anemptytextlline "Our focus is the whole family." READ MORE Janetzko and Barizo Retire News anemptytextlline The two Chesapeake Conference educators have dedicated over 88 years of service to Adventist Education. READ MORE Chesapeake Says Farewell to Jennifer Stefan News anemptytextlline Stefan has accepted a position in the Florida Conference. READ MORE Baltimore Korean Church Dedicates New Building News anemptytextlline The dedication service was held on May 14. READ MORE Serrano to Lead Conference STEM Program News anemptytextlline Serrano will fill the role currently held by Ophelia Barizo, who is retiring this summer. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Delegates Re-elect Officers at Fifth Quinquennial Constituency Meeting News anemptytextlline Delegates re-elected President Jerry Lutz, Executive Secretary Andre Hastick, and Treasurer Eduardo Munoz. READ MORE High Winds Topple 30 Trees at Mt. Aetna News anemptytextlline “All of us feel that is nothing short of a miracle.” READ MORE These Three Things News anemptytextlline Jesus always knew Who He was, to Whom He belonged, and where He was going. READ MORE Chesapeake Churches Recognized for Extraordinary Service at Appreciation Banquets News anemptytextlline Representatives from state and private community organizations also attended. READ MORE Jean Pierre Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline The ordination service was held on April 30 in Salisbury, Md. READ MORE 'When is Your Next Baptism?' News anemptytextlline Living Word Church celebrates five recent baptisms. READ MORE Youth Department's 'Trifecta Retreats' Disciple Young People for Christ News anemptytextlline Over 200 young people attended the three retreats held at Mt. Aetna from April 22-24. READ MORE Chesapeake Launches New Public Evangelism Training Program News anemptytextlline The ‘Proclaim’ program will include four training modules throughout the year. READ MORE Chesapeake Officers Share Reports, Answer Questions at Town Hall Meetings News anemptytextlline The town hall meetings were held in advance of the conference constituency session on May 22. READ MORE Newly Formed District Welcomes Pastor News anemptytextlline Javier Moreno will pastor a district of Hispanic churches on the Eastern Shore. READ MORE Chesapeake Students Showcase Talents During Recent Performances News anemptytextlline Spencerville Adventist Academy and Atholton Adventist Academy produced musical plays. Dover First Christian School held a fundraiser concert. READ MORE Calvary Church Welcomes Pastor Shelvan Arunan News anemptytextlline Arunan will also continue to serve as pastor of the Mizo Church. READ MORE Father Follows Daughter’s Example, Gets Baptized News anemptytextlline “I want God to do in my heart the same thing He’s done for my daughter.” READ MORE Seven Pathfinders Baptized at Hope Community Church News anemptytextlline Three new Bible study classes were formed after the service. READ MORE Attendees Discuss Ministry to 'Least of These' at Prison Ministries... News anemptytextlline “Jesus was an inmate.” READ MORE Chesapeake Forms 2022 ACTS Church Planting Training Cohort News anemptytextlline The training is part of the conference’s initiative to plant 35 new churches by 2025. READ MORE Students Connect with Community During HVA Service Week News anemptytextlline Part two of our two-part report on Highland View Academy’s recent week of service. READ MORE HVA Students Minister to Native Youth in Arizona News anemptytextlline Part one of our two-part report on Highland View Academy’s recent week of service. READ MORE 'Festival of Small Groups' Celebrated on Eastern Shore News anemptytextlline More than 150 people attended the Sabbath celebration marking the end of a weeklong evangelistic campaign. READ MORE Children and Youth Leaders Gather to Learn, Despite Snow News anemptytextlline More than 150 lay leaders participated in “Children and Youth Leaders’ Enrichment Day” at the Baltimore-White Marsh church. READ MORE Atholton Academy Students Serve Afghan Refugee Families News anemptytextlline “It’s made a difference in the way students think about what’s possible.” READ MORE Frederick Church Celebrates Diversity on ‘International Sabbath’ News anemptytextlline The highlight of the day was an international food festival on Saturday night. READ MORE Teens Encouraged to Find Their Purpose at 'Generation Rain' News anemptytextlline The conference winter youth retreat was held Feb. 25-27 at Highland View Academy. READ MORE 'Equipping University' Attendees Challenged to Reach One Person in 2022 News anemptytextlline The annual evangelistic training event was held at the Ellicott City church from Feb. 25-26. READ MORE Spencerville Academy Hosts LEGO Robotics Tournament News anemptytextlline The tournament was held on Feb. 20. READ MORE Rocky Knoll Debuts 'Channel 52 RKS News' News anemptytextlline The student-led news broadcast premiered on Facebook on Feb. 20. READ MORE Urban Life Center Connects with Public During Valentine Event News anemptytextlline “It was a great excuse to have the doors open and connect with people.” READ MORE Pastors Recognized for Years of Faithful Service in Chesapeake News anemptytextlline The recognition took place during the first conference ministerial meeting of 2022. READ MORE SAA Students Participate in Model United Nations International Symposium News anemptytextlline SAA students were honored to participate virtually in the Model United Nations International Symposium. READ MORE Dover Hosts First Annual Marriage Retreat News anemptytextlline “Intentional Marriage.” READ MORE Baptisms in 2021 Neared Pre-Pandemic Levels News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference celebrated 436 baptisms/professions of faith in 2021. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference to Host Virtual Constituency Meeting News anemptytextlline Delegates will gather virtually for the fifth quinquennial session on May 22. READ MORE STEM Department Receives $27,500 Loma Linda University EXSEED/Versacare Grant News anemptytextlline The funds will further expand STEM programs in Chesapeake Conference schools. READ MORE Church Braves Cold to Warm the Homeless News anemptytextlline Members from the Bell Branch church passed out more than 60 sleeping bags on Jan. 9. READ MORE Sabbath School Class Organizes Baby Shower for Afghan Family News anemptytextlline “It’s such an opportunity that God has placed at our feet.” READ MORE Two Volunteer Pastors Pass Away News anemptytextlline Alan Cyr pastored the Inwood church, and J.J.S. Moses pastored the Calvary Southern Asian church. READ MORE Dundalk Hosts Community Blood Drive News anemptytextlline “What better way to show God’s grace than to give blood for your community?” READ MORE Kornick Joins HR/Secretariat Departments News anemptytextlline Kornick previously served as assistant director for Human Resources at the Columbia Union. READ MORE Salisbury Church Partners with Community to Open Homeless Shelter News anemptytextlline “How could we not serve the community with the community outreach building?” READ MORE Grasonville Named Among Best Places to Worship on Eastern Shore News anemptytextlline The church was named one of three finalists for a regional community’s choice awards. READ MORE Ministry Coordinators Sharpen Leadership Skills News anemptytextlline Youth and children's ministry leaders gathered for a biennial retreat Dec. 3-5. READ MORE Spencerville Adventist Academy Earns National STEM Certification News anemptytextlline SAA is one of only 56 schools to earn the certification. READ MORE New Hope Helps Bring Thanksgiving to Local Families News anemptytextlline Members donated gift cards and collected food and groceries during the church’s annual “Festival of Hope.” READ MORE Chesapeake Church District Celebrates 20 Recent Baptisms News anemptytextlline The baptisms are part of the district’s commitment to an active cycle of evangelism. READ MORE Rengifo Named Lead Pastor at Ellicott City News anemptytextlline Rengifo had been serving as an associate pastor. READ MORE ACS Chesapeake Welcomes Afghan Families with Essential Items News anemptytextlline “We're sharing the love of Jesus with them.” READ MORE Frederick Welcomes Alareece Collie News anemptytextlline Collie will serve as the associate pastor for discipleship. READ MORE Local Leaders Converge to Focus on Planting New Churches News anemptytextlline “There’s no better time than now to plant churches in Chesapeake.” READ MORE HVA Aerials Soar During Michigan Gymnastics Tour News anemptytextlline Team captain receives a prestigious award. READ MORE Thankful in All Circumstances? News anemptytextlline Sometimes it's hard to be thankful. READ MORE Pathfinders Go Fast at Derby Day News anemptytextlline Pathfinders also worked on kite-making and model airplane honors. READ MORE Bell Branch Grows During COVID-19 by Being a Family News anemptytextlline “At Bell Branch, we're family and so are you.” READ MORE Women Praise God Through the 'Messiness of Life' at Annual... News anemptytextlline The one-day retreat focused on the theme of “Unstoppable Praise.” READ MORE Baptisms, Revival Follow ‘Forecasting Hope’ at Westminster News anemptytextlline “The feeling in the church at the end of the series was just amazing.” READ MORE Melvin Donadelle Joins Communication Team as Assistant Director News anemptytextlline Donadelle will expand Chesapeake’s capabilities in photography and video production. READ MORE Middle School Students Lead During Week of Worship News anemptytextlline 7th graders Kiya, Nicole, and Julia, help kindergartners, Gia and Amanda paint rocks at the craft station. READ MORE Spencerville Academy Performs at Bible Museum News anemptytextlline The Spencerville Cantares, Concert Winds, Ringers, and Strings visited the Museum of the Bible last week. READ MORE Children From Atholton Church and Academy are ‘Called’ to Evangelize News anemptytextlline The tent series was held on the Atholton church grounds from Oct. 12-16. READ MORE Evangelism Leads to Decisions, Personal Revival at Willow Brook News anemptytextlline The month-long series featured compact seminars and interactive round table discussions. READ MORE Commissioning Service Affirms Frederick Teachers' Call to Ministry News anemptytextlline Beckie Carbaugh, Julia Pumroy, and Jake Villanueva were commissioned on Oct. 16. READ MORE Creative Health Expo Encourages Positive Decision-Making News anemptytextlline The two-day event was held in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., from Oct. 9-10. READ MORE Valter Andrade Joins South Carroll and Atholton Churches News anemptytextlline Andrade will serve as the primary pastor of the South Carroll church and as a Bible worker at the Atholton church. READ MORE Revelation Project Gets Underway News anemptytextlline Hosted by the Ellicott City church, the Revelation Project aims to make the book of Revelation accessible to younger audiences. READ MORE Hispanic Churches Celebrate Decisions for Christ, Baptisms News anemptytextlline A week of evangelism involving six churches resulted in over 30 decisions for Christ and 12 baptisms/POFs. READ MORE Hope Obioma Dike Joins Baltimore White Marsh as Associate Pastor News anemptytextlline Dike will focus on youth and children’s ministries. READ MORE Rocky Knoll School Steps Out in Faith News anemptytextlline Part 4 of our “Growing Schools” series. READ MORE Pathfinders Acquire New Skills During Annual Classoree News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference’s annual Pathfinder Classoree offered more than 30 Pathfinder honors taught by knowledgeable instructors. READ MORE Spencerville Women Gather to Claim God’s Promises News anemptytextlline The Spencerville church held a one-day women’s ministries retreat focusing on personal spirituality. READ MORE Dover School Enrollment Spins Up After Tornado News anemptytextlline Part 3 of our “Growing Schools” series. READ MORE Showing Pastors Our Appreciation News anemptytextlline October is Pastor Appreciation Month. READ MORE Rodrick London Installed as Federalsburg-Sussex Central-Seaford District Pastor News anemptytextlline London was officially installed as the new district pastor during Sabbath worship services on Sept. 18. READ MORE Babawale Adepoju Joins Reisterstown News anemptytextlline Pastor Adepoju will serve as pastor of the Reisterstown church and associate pastor of the Pikesville church. READ MORE HVA Enrollment Grows 24% During Pandemic News anemptytextlline Part 2 of our “Growing Schools” series. READ MORE Atholton Focuses on Strategic Partnerships to Disciple Children News anemptytextlline The school and church community recently participated in the “Schools in Discipleship” training with Pastor Don MacLafferty. READ MORE Children and Youth Ministry Leaders Gather at Mt. Aetna News anemptytextlline Over 100 local leaders attended the annual event. READ MORE Friendship Adventist School Sees Answered Prayers During Covid News anemptytextlline Part 1 of our "Growing Schools" series. READ MORE ‘I Walked in the Midst of a Miracle’ News anemptytextlline How a Church Without Children Grew a Thriving Children's Ministry READ MORE Chesapeake Churches Provide Aid to Flooding Victims in Wilmington News anemptytextlline Members from the West Wilmington, Life in Christ, and Hope Community churches distributed essential supplies over Labor Day weekend to residents affected by flooding caused by... READ MORE Pastor Kelvis Romero Joins Chesapeake Conference News anemptytextlline Pastor Romero will serve as the district pastor of five Hispanic churches in the western region of Chesapeake Conference’s territory. Kelvis Romero recently joined Chesapeake Conference... READ MORE Don’t Forget the Sabbath…School Offerings News anemptytextlline Triadelphia church members have used their local Sabbath school offerings for many creative projects, such as providing Bibles for people in Bangladesh. By Justin KimIn 1890, the... READ MORE Chesapeake Conference ACS Responds to Afghanistan Crisis News anemptytextlline Members from the conference ACS team provided emotional and spiritual support to Americans returning from Afghanistan this week. READ MORE Ricardo Cala Joins West Wilmington Pastoral Staff News anemptytextlline Pastor Cala will serve as the associate pastor of the West Wilmington and Life in Christ churches, as well as the lead pastor of the Hope Community... READ MORE Sedley Johnson, Retired Chesapeake Conference Pastor for Over 27 Years,... News anemptytextlline “If I could define the word ‘pastor’ to others, it would be in the person of Sedley Johnson.” READ MORE Brand-new 'Kids Town' Aims to Be a Space Just for... News anemptytextlline “We were busy while we were closed. We were busy doing this.” READ MORE ‘Seeds Core Groups’ Attendees Ready to Get to Work News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference core groups are eager to move forward with church-planting efforts despite the obstacles of the pandemic. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Goes Back to School News anemptytextlline “There is no way to overestimate the value of an Adventist Christian education.” READ MORE Urban Life Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Baltimore News anemptytextlline New Eastern Avenue location is "a gift to the city of Baltimore." READ MORE Pathfinder Visit to Homeless Shelter Leads Former Addict to Baptism News anemptytextlline The Martinsburg church Pathfinder club met Jeremy Cortez while volunteering at a local homeless shelter where Jeremy worked. READ MORE Washington-Spencerville Korean Church Welcomes New Associate Pastor News anemptytextlline Byoungmoon Kim will serve as the associate pastor for children and family ministries. READ MORE Chesapeake Pathfinder Camporee Sees Large Turnout News anemptytextlline Pathfinders from 13 clubs attended the five-day event. READ MORE 'My City My Passion' Brings 47 Young People Together for... News anemptytextlline The mission project organized by the Ellicott City church led four teenagers to request baptism. READ MORE Van Sailo Retires After 26 Years of Pastoral Ministry News anemptytextlline Sailo has pastored the Reisterstown and South Carroll churches since 2017. READ MORE FLAG Camp Finishes 2021 Season, Results in Baptism Decisions News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference’s FLAG Camp wrapped up its 2021 season last week after ministering to nearly 330 kids at 12 locations across the conference, resulting in... READ MORE Fifteen Couples Renew Vows at Eastern Shore Marriage Retreat News anemptytextlline Fifteen couples renewed their marriage vows during a couples retreat on July 10 organized by several of Chesapeake Conference’s Hispanic churches on the Eastern Shore.... READ MORE Conference Office Welcomes Ketty Bayona News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference office welcomed Ketty Bayona as executive assistant to Secretariat and Human Resources and administrative assistant to Planned Giving and Trust Services on... READ MORE Statement from Elder Jerry Lutz on the Tragic Deaths of... News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is devastated to learn of the news that Elder Henry J. Fordham, III, president of the Allegheny East Conference... READ MORE Woman Finds Childhood Church Online, Gets Baptized News anemptytextlline Nicole Johnson was approximately 12 years old when she last attended church. But when the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, she felt a strong... READ MORE Triadelphia Distributes Church Fliers to 1,000 During July Fourth Parade News anemptytextlline Members from the Triadelphia church (Clarksville, Md.) distributed church fliers to more than 1,000 people while participating in the Clarksville Fourth of July parade this... READ MORE Bruno Lourenco Installed as Pastor of Highland View Church News anemptytextlline Bruno Lourenco was installed as pastor of the Highland View church on the campus of Highland View Academy in Hagerstown, Maryland on July 3. The... READ MORE New Church Plant Opens for In-Person Services in Randallstown News anemptytextlline The Salt church (Randallstown, Md.) officially opened its doors for in-person worship on May 1 after meeting for the past year via Zoom due to... READ MORE Chesapeake STEM Coordinator Presented With Zapara EXSEED STEM Teaching Excellence... News anemptytextlline Ophelia Barizo, STEM coordinator for Chesapeake Conference, was presented with the first Zapara EXSEED Award for Teaching Excellence during the worldwide virtual Loma Linda University... READ MORE Education Department Administrative Assistant Retires After 15 Years News anemptytextlline Nancy Thomas is retiring after 15 years of service to the Chesapeake Conference as administrative assistant for the education department.“Nancy has been such a blessing... READ MORE Chesapeake Churches Collaborate to Open New Community Center in Salisbury News, Outreach anemptytextlline Three Chesapeake Conference churches celebrated the grand opening of the Newton Street Community Center in Salisbury, Maryland on June 18 in a ceremony attended by... READ MORE Virtual Camp Meeting Brings Chesapeake Members Together News anemptytextlline Members from around Chesapeake Conference tuned in online for this year’s virtual camp meeting, “The Gathering: Empowered to Share,” which aired from June 15 to... READ MORE First Week of FLAG Camp Brings Out 80 Kids for... News, Youth Ministries anemptytextlline Eighty children participated in the first week of FLAG (Fun Learning About God) Camp which was held at the Mt. Aetna Camp and Retreat Center... READ MORE Chesapeake Educator Receives Outstanding Administrator Award News anemptytextlline Michele Gavin, principal and teacher for Friendship Adventist School (Linthicum, Md.), received the Columbia Union Conference’s Outstanding Administrator Award for the 2020-21 school year last... READ MORE Marco Faria Installed as Pastor for Capital Brazilian Temple Church News anemptytextlline Marco Faria was installed as pastor of the Capital Brazilian Temple church in Highland, Maryland on May 15. The installation took place during the Sabbath... READ MORE Catoctin View Church 'Spring Fest' Event Draws Wide Community Support News anemptytextlline The Catoctin View (Thurmont, Md.) church hosted a spring festival over Memorial Day weekend from May 30 to 31 as a bridge-building event to reach... READ MORE Graduation Celebrations Mark End of Unprecedented School Year Adventist Education, News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference schools held graduation ceremonies this past week as they marked the end of an unprecedented school year due to the challenges of COVID-19.Chesapeake... READ MORE "The Breakthrough" Draws International Audience, Baptisms at Atholton News anemptytextlline The Atholton church in Columbia, Maryland hosted a six-night, in-person and online evangelism series titled “The Breakthrough” from May 7 to 15 that resulted in... READ MORE FAA Home and School Finds Creative Ways to Thank Teachers News anemptytextlline Story by Lisa Appleton The Frederick Adventist Academy (FAA) Home and School Association expressed gratitude to FAA’s teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 3 to... READ MORE Baltimore Spanish Church Outreach Leads to 10 Baptisms, 3 POFs News anemptytextlline Members of the Baltimore (Md.) Spanish church are rejoicing after 13 new members were added to the church on May 15. The 10 baptisms and... READ MORE Anibal Santeliz Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline Anibal Santeliz, pastor of the Annapolis (Md) Spanish, Bowie (Md.) Spanish, and Waldorf (Md.) Spanish churches, was ordained to the Gospel ministry on May 15... READ MORE Principals Visit Spy Museum News anemptytextlline Principals from Chesapeake Conference schools visited the International Spy Museum in Washington on May 6 as part of their last principal’s council meeting for the 2020-21... READ MORE Wilmington Junior Academy Celebrates 95 Years News anemptytextlline Wilmington Junior Academy (WJA) celebrated 95 years of providing Adventist education in Wilmington, Delaware at a special worship service at the West Wilmington church on... READ MORE Hispanic Ministries Celebrates Baptisms From Small Groups Evangelism News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference Hispanic ministries is celebrating 12 baptisms after a successful small groups evangelism effort in Chesapeake’s Hispanic churches earlier this year. The evangelism initiative... READ MORE Patrick Reynolds Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline Patrick Reynolds, pastor of the MOT (Townsend, Del.) church and Grasonville (Md.) church, was ordained to the Gospel ministry on May 1 at the Grasonville... READ MORE Javier Scharon Installed as Pastor in Dover News anemptytextlline Photo Credit: Melvin Donadelle Javier Scharon was installed as pastor of the Dover First and Forest Grove churches in Dover, Delaware on May 1. The installation... READ MORE Jim Zeismer Retires After 21 Years of Teaching/Pastoral Ministry in... News anemptytextlline Photo Credit: David Butterfield Jim Zeismer, pastor of the Federalsburg (Md.), Sussex Central (Del.), and Seaford (Del.) district, will retire on May 1 after 33 years... READ MORE Washington-Spencerville Korean Church Event Provides Vaccines for 316 News, Outreach anemptytextlline Photo Credit: Jacklyn Ruth The Washington-Spencerville Korean (Silver Spring, Md.) church hosted a vaccination event on April 21 and 22 that supplied 316 people with the... READ MORE New Hope Church Members Resurrect "Garden of Hope" For Another... News, Outreach anemptytextlline Photo Credit: Janssen Evelyn Members from the New Hope (Fulton, Md.) church came together on April 4 to refresh and replant their community garden, the “Garden... READ MORE Rob Vandeman, Former Chesapeake President, Passes Away News anemptytextlline Rob Vandeman, the recently retired executive secretary of the Columbia Union and former president of Chesapeake Conference, passed away this morning surrounded by his wife,... READ MORE Chesapeake Hispanic Churches to Distribute More Than 1,000 Bibles and... Hispanic Ministries, News anemptytextlline Pastors and representatives from Chesapeake Conference Hispanic Ministries participated in a Bible and “Steps to Christ” distribution event organized by the Columbia Union on April 12. Chesapeake... READ MORE Hagerstown Welcomes Josue Feliciano as Associate Pastor News anemptytextlline Josue Feliciano was installed as associate pastor for the Hagerstown (Md.) church this past Sabbath on April 10. Feliciano brings a passion for youth and... READ MORE ACS Chesapeake Receives Maryland Award for Pandemic Response News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Adventist Community Services (ACS) was awarded the 2020 Maryland Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Award for its community service in response to the COVID-19... READ MORE Chesapeake Bids Farewell to Andrew Choi News anemptytextlline Andrew Choi will be taking up a new role as chief financial officer for North American Division Retirement Services on May 1 after nearly 20... READ MORE Willow Brook Holds Creative Resurrection Celebration as Church Looks to... News anemptytextlline Photos by Shawn Paris // Willow Brook church pastor On April 4, the Willow Brook church (Boonsboro, Md.) held a special outdoor event celebrating Christ’s resurrection... READ MORE John Rengifo Joins Ellicott City Pastoral Staff News anemptytextlline Photo by David Carr // Ellicott City church member On March 27, John Rengifo was installed as an associate pastor of the Ellicott City (Md.) church.... READ MORE Spencerville Resumes Indoor Worship and Celebrates Baptism News anemptytextlline Photo by Jacklyn Ruth // communication specialist for Chesapeake Conference On March 27, Spencerville church (Silver Spring, Md.) resumed indoor worship for the first time in... READ MORE HVA Hosts Virtual Academy Days and Music Festival Adventist Education, News anemptytextlline Highland View Academy (Hagerstown, Md.) hosted an online music festival and virtual academy days from March 25 to March 27. Prospective students were able to... READ MORE Ellicott City Distributes Over 100 "Blessing Bags" to Homeless for... News, Outreach anemptytextlline On Sabbath, March 20, approximately 30 youth and young adults came out to the Ellicott City (Md.) church to put together more than 100 “blessing... READ MORE Chesapeake Teachers Thank Adventist HealthCare for Vaccinations Adventist Education, News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference teachers were recently able to receive COVID-19 vaccines through the help of Adventist HealthCare (Gaithersburg, Md.). At a time when vaccines were not... READ MORE Record Number of Chesapeake Pathfinder Teams Participate in Union Level... News, Youth Ministries anemptytextlline On March 20, seven Pathfinder teams from the Chesapeake Conference participated virtually in the Columbia Union level of the Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE). This number... READ MORE Chesapeake Pastors Attend ACTS Church Planting Training Evangelism anemptytextlline From March 15 to 16, several Chesapeake pastors attended the fourth module of the ACTS Church Planting Support System training. The training equips pastors for... READ MORE Chesapeake Teachers Discover New Ways to Teach Through LEGO Workshop Adventist Education anemptytextlline By Ophelia Barizo // STEM coordinator for Chesapeake Conference Amber Mayer, teacher at Spencerville Adventist Academy, participates in the LEGO WeDo 2.0 workshop on March 1, 2021. Photo credit: Jennifer Carlson Twenty Chesapeake Conference... READ MORE Chesapeake Launches New Website News anemptytextlline This week, the Chesapeake Conference released a newly designed website. In addition to a new look, the site features up-to-date content in a format that... READ MORE Chesapeake Office Welcomes New Administrative Assistant News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference office welcomes Dindini Khawlhring as she takes up responsibilities as administrative assistant. She will provide administrative support to the Ministerial, Evangelism, Adventist Community... READ MORE Chesapeake Executive Assistant Retires, New Assistant Assumes Role News anemptytextlline Pam Strahle is retiring after 13 years of faithful service to the Chesapeake Conference as conference membership clerk and executive assistant for the Office of the... READ MORE Linthicum Welcomes New Pastor News anemptytextlline Recently, Linthicum (Md.) church members welcomed Bob Uhrig as their new pastor. Uhrig is an ordained pastor who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in... READ MORE Chesapeake Creates Platform to Earn Pathfinder Honors and Adventurer Awards... Children's Ministries, Youth Ministries anemptytextlline Recently, the Children’s and Youth Ministries departments created a platform for Adventurers and Pathfinders to earn awards and honors virtually. Each track features a digital... READ MORE Evan Knott to Lead Communication Department News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference has selected Evan Knott to serve as director of the Communication Department, effective March 15. He is set to fill the vacancy... READ MORE Hispanic Ministries Holds Online Evangelistic Series Hispanic Ministries anemptytextlline Recently, the Hispanic Ministries department of the Chesapeake Conference held a virtual evangelistic series with guest speaker Robert Costa, speaker/director of Escrto Está, the Spanish television... READ MORE Andre Hastick Elected Chesapeake Executive Secretary News anemptytextlline On January 26, the Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee elected Andre Hastick to the position of Chesapeake Conference executive secretary. Elder Hastick accepted the call, filling... READ MORE Kyoung Chu Lee Installed as Senior Pastor of Baltimore-Korean Church News anemptytextlline On Sabbath, January 23, Pastor Kyoung Chu Lee was installed as the new senior pastor for the Baltimore-Korean church (Ellicott City, Md.). Pastor Lee is no... READ MORE Chesapeake Welcomes New Administrative Assistant for Education News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference office welcomes Maria France as she steps into the position of administrative assistant for the Education Department. Maria comes to Chesapeake from... READ MORE New Year, New Opportunities Editorial anemptytextlline By Andre Hastick, Assistant to the President for Communication, Chesapeake Conference It’s January 2021, and we have turned a new page in our calendars. But now,... READ MORE Jerry Lutz Elected Chesapeake Conference President News anemptytextlline On January 5, the Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee elected Jerry Lutz to the position of Chesapeake Conference president. The executive committee convened virtually for the... READ MORE Park Church Hosts Inspirational Concert Outreach anemptytextlline by Moriah McDonald / Park Church On Sabbath, December 5, violinist Jaime Jorge performed a concert at the Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Salisbury, Maryland. The... READ MORE New Hope Meets Food Insecurity Needs in New Way This... Outreach anemptytextlline Story and photos by V. Michelle Bernard Many churches normally go into high gear around the holidays, working to ensure that local families in need will... READ MORE Jesus is the Answer Editorial anemptytextlline By Rick Remmers, Chesapeake Conference president We have finally arrived at the closing days of 2020. For so many unanticipated reasons, it has proven to be... READ MORE Hope Shared Through Online Evangelism Series Evangelism anemptytextlline By David Klinedinst, evangelism and church growth director for the Chesapeake Conference David Klinedinst shares a message during the Forecasting Hope series. The Chesapeake Conference recently partnered... READ MORE Rick Remmers Elected Columbia Union Executive Secretary News anemptytextlline Today, the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee elected Rick Remmers, Chesapeake Conference president, to serve as executive secretary for the Columbia Union Conference. Remmers accepted... READ MORE Glenn Dale Spanish Group Transitions to Company Status Hispanic Ministries anemptytextlline On Sabbath, October 24, the Glenn Dale Spanish group officially transitioned to company status. During a special service, the group prayed and worshipped together to... READ MORE Andre Hastick Named Assistant to the President for Communication General News anemptytextlline On October 20, the Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee voted Andre Hastick, Communication director for the Chesapeake Conference, to serve in an expanded role as assistant... READ MORE Planning Ahead for Adventist Education Adventist Education anemptytextlline By Andrew Lay, director of Advancement and Development for Highland View Academy As I talk with parents and students about obtaining a Seventh-day Adventist education, an issue... READ MORE Outdoor Baptismal Service Welcomes 10 New Members to Ellicott City... Outreach anemptytextlline Story by Fylvia Kline / Ellicott City Church Lead Pastor Paulo Macena and Associate Pastor Debbie Rivera baptize new church members into the Ellicott City church... READ MORE Spencerville Women's Ministries Holds Virtual Retreat Featured anemptytextlline Story by Kandace Zollman / Spencerville Church On Sabbath, October 10, the Spencerville Women’s Ministries Retreat that was originally scheduled to be a wooded autumn getaway,... READ MORE Andre Arrais Joins New Hope as Pastor for Worship and... News anemptytextlline On October 10, the New Hope church (Fulton, Md.) welcomed Andre Arrais as their new Worship and Outreach Pastor. After graduating from Andrews University (Berrien... READ MORE Highland View Academy STEM Program Receives Grant Adventist Education anemptytextlline Recently, the STEM department at Highland View Academy (Hagerstown, Md.) received a grant totaling $9,992 from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF). These funds will go... READ MORE Celebrating Pastor Appreciation Month Editorial anemptytextlline By Eli Rojas, Ministerial Director for the Chesapeake Conference Recognizing people for their work and encouraging them with a word or an action is a biblical... READ MORE Highland View Academy Partners With Washington County Gives to Raise... Adventist Education anemptytextlline On September 22, Highland View Academy (Hagerstown, Md.) partnered with Washington County Gives for a special day of fundraising. Washington County Gives is an initiative... READ MORE I Will Give You Rest Editorial anemptytextlline By Rick Remmers, president of the Chesapeake Conference These are five life-saving words. When each day seems to bring a heavy weight of chaos, conflict and... READ MORE Matthew Piersanti Joins Spencerville as Youth and Young Adult Pastor News anemptytextlline Story and photo via Spencerville Church On September 9, the Spencerville church (Silver Spring, Md.) extended a call to Matthew Piersanti to serve as their new youth and young... READ MORE God's Schools, His Children, Our Time Adventist Education anemptytextlline By Renee L. Humphreys, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent of Schools, Chesapeake Conference Welcome to another great school year! As an educator, I have written many essential questions... READ MORE Hispanic Ministries Food Bank Distributes 40,000 Boxes of Food for... Hispanic Ministries anemptytextlline Recently, the Hispanic Ministries department of the Chesapeake Conference held a weekly food bank in partnership with 4MyCity, a non-profit organization. During that time, more... READ MORE Williamsport Hosts Sabbath School Alive Seminar Leadership Development anemptytextlline On August 29, the Williamsport (Md.) church held Sabbath School Alive, a one-day training seminar to equip Sabbath School leaders to create more engaging experiences for class attendees.... READ MORE Javier Scharon Joins Dover First as Youth Pastor News anemptytextlline Recently, the Dover First (Del.) church welcomed Javier Scharon as a part-time youth pastor. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Scharon became regularly involved in... READ MORE
Triadelphia Marks 50 Years of Ministry in Howard County News anemptytextlline The congregation reflected on its roots and looked to the future during a two-day anniversary celebration. READ MORE Frederick Church Hosts Q&A with Police Chief on First Responder... News anemptytextlline The church has held an annual First Responder Sabbath since 2016. READ MORE Adventurers Converge at Harpers Ferry Despite Rain Threat News anemptytextlline More than 200 Adventurers participated in this year's annual Adventurer Fun Day. READ MORE 'Toward the Promise' Convention Empowers Youth Ministry Leaders News anemptytextlline Over 200 attended Chesapeake Conference's annual convention for children's and youth ministries leaders from Sept. 8-10. READ MORE Church with 'No Kids' Turns Summer Camp into Year-Round Children's... News anemptytextlline The Catoctin View church reaches dozens of non-Adventist children each month through children's ministry programs. READ MORE Westminster Church Welcomes New Pastor Jeff Werda News anemptytextlline Pastor Werda expressed his excitement for his new role. READ MORE Mark and Teenie Finley Teach Making Evangelistic Appeals News anemptytextlline The training was part of the conference's Proclaim evangelism modules. READ MORE Cambridge-Grasonville District Welcomes Kevin Patino News anemptytextlline Patino is excited to begin his new phase of ministry on the Eastern Shore. READ MORE Academies Begin New School Year with Spiritual Focus News anemptytextlline Spencerville Adventist Academy and Highland View Academy recently held multi-day spiritually-focused events. READ MORE Baltimore White Marsh Welcomes Vincent Dehm as Senior Pastor News anemptytextlline Dehm brings two decades of pastoral ministry experience. READ MORE Frederick and Hagerstown Spanish Churches Celebrate 21 Baptisms News anemptytextlline The baptisms come as the result of week-long evangelistic meetings held in both congregations. READ MORE Chesapeake Pastors Attend Special Ministerial Meeting News anemptytextlline The day included a farewell for outgoing ministerial director Eli Rojas. READ MORE Pikesville Members Take 'Church' Beyond the Pews News anemptytextlline The church is launching a new initiative dedicating every seventh Sabbath to community outreach. READ MORE Arunan Appointed Associate Ministerial Director News anemptytextlline Shelvan Arunan brings decades of experience as a pastor, chaplain, and counselor. READ MORE New Hope Collaborates with Grenadian Adventists for Community Impact News anemptytextlline Members of the New Hope church recently traveled to Grenada for a week-long mission trip READ MORE Students Head Back to School News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference schools welcomed students back for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 14 and 15. READ MORE 'Caravan of Hope' Aims to Strengthen Families on the Eastern... News anemptytextlline The eight-day event featured stops at the Seaford Spanish, Milford Spanish, Georgetown Spanish, and Cambridge Spanish churches. READ MORE Kenneth Scheller, Retired Longtime Eastern Shore Pastor, Passes Away News anemptytextlline Scheller was the longtime pastor of the Park and Seaford churches on the Eastern Shore. READ MORE Four Churches Help Organize 'National Night Out' in Frederick News anemptytextlline City leaders contacted Adventist Community Services for assistance. READ MORE Summer Camps Help Churches Disciple Young People for Christ News anemptytextlline Over 500 young people attended Mt. Aetna Summer Camp and FLAG Camp this year. READ MORE Couple Travels from Oregon to Be Baptized at Spencerville News anemptytextlline Catherine Hillerman and Jarrett Hendricks began watching Spencerville Church's online worship services during the pandemic. READ MORE Bowie Spanish Church Celebrates Baptisms at Late-Night 'Prayer Watch' News anemptytextlline The small group event was held on the backyard patio of a church member's home. READ MORE John Rengifo Appointed Ministerial Director News anemptytextlline Rengifo currently serves as the lead pastor of the Ellicott City church. READ MORE Blythedale Church Hosts Neighborhood Block Party News anemptytextlline The festivities included free food, inflatables, and games. READ MORE Baltimore White Marsh Welcomes Randa Hibbler as New Principal News anemptytextlline Hibbler most recently taught at Frederick Adventist Academy. READ MORE Northeast Church Honors Baltimore First Responders News anemptytextlline The church hosted the event to build bridges in the local community. READ MORE Mizo Church Welcomes New Pastor News anemptytextlline Pastor Khiangte's arrival is the fulfillment of a year-long journey of faith. READ MORE Ricardo Cala Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline The ordination service was held on July 1 in Bear, Delaware. READ MORE Summer Camps Get Underway News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference welcomed campers this week for the first of five weeks of summer camp. READ MORE Dundalk Churches Partner with Law Firm to Hold Successful Immigration... News anemptytextlline The Dundalk English and Spanish churches hosted the event in partnership with Sanabria and Associates. READ MORE Pedro Sauder Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline Sauder is the pastor of the Connection Community and Annapolis churches. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Holds First In-Person 'Gathering' Since 2019 News anemptytextlline Derek Morris, president of Hope Channel, spoke on the theme "Occupy Till He Comes." READ MORE New Hope Church Packs Over 71,000 Meals for Children in... News anemptytextlline The meal pack-a-thon was held in partnership with No Child Hungry. READ MORE Jessica Burns Appointed Assistant Treasurer News anemptytextlline Burns comes to Chesapeake Conference from the Holbrook Indian School in Arizona. READ MORE Adventurer Family Weekend Sees Record Attendance News anemptytextlline The annual retreat was held June 2-4 in Hagerstown, Maryland. READ MORE Eli Rojas to Serve as NADEI Associate Director News anemptytextlline Rojas has served as Chesapeake Conference's ministerial director since 2014. READ MORE Eastern Shore Churches Welcome Brian Litzenberger News anemptytextlline Litzenberger was recently installed as the pastor of the Open Arms, Seaford, and Federalsburg churches. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Schools Mark End of 2022-23 School Year News anemptytextlline Graduations were held on May 25 and 28. READ MORE Willow Brook Church in Boonsboro Launches ASL Initiative to Reach... News anemptytextlline The church offers ASL-interpreted worship services on the first and third Sabbaths of every month. READ MORE Hispanic Churches in Salisbury Celebrate Week-Long Festival of Small Groups News anemptytextlline The festival was held from May 14-20. READ MORE Chesapeake Pastors Participate in Two Major Evangelism Conferences News anemptytextlline The Pastors Evangelists BootCamp and Propel Conference were held in May. READ MORE Jerry Howard II Joins Planned Giving and Trust Services News anemptytextlline Howard will serve as assistant director. READ MORE Planting Seeds for Eternity News anemptytextlline Focus on Adventist Education READ MORE La Esperanza and Dundalk Spanish Churches Celebrate Baptisms News anemptytextlline The churches welcomed new members following evangelistic campaigns in April. READ MORE Highland View Academy Music Groups Tour Costa Rica News anemptytextlline The concert tour through the Central American country took place from April 26-May 1. READ MORE Delaware Churches Welcome New Pastor News anemptytextlline Akeem James was recently installed at the MOT and Life in Christ churches. READ MORE Pastor Revs Up Community Engagement with Car Engine Project News anemptytextlline Valter Andrade turned a blown engine into an opportunity to bring new people to his church. READ MORE Graciela Velasquez Joins Hispanic Ministries News anemptytextlline Velasquez will seve as the department's new administrative assistant. READ MORE Students 'Let It Shine' at Music Fest 2023 News anemptytextlline The annual music festival was held from April 20-22 at Highland View Academy. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Pathfinders Rise to the Challenge at PBE Finals News anemptytextlline The PBE finals for the North American Division were held from April 21-22 in Tampa, Fla. READ MORE Young Adults 'Make Room' for God and Fellowship at Annual... News anemptytextlline Over 75 young adults gathered at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center for a weekend of spiritual growth and fellowship from April 21-23. READ MORE Spencerville Church Hosts Panel on Religious Liberty in the Workplace News anemptytextlline The panel discussion focused on a case currently before the Supreme Court related to Sabbath keeping in the workplace. READ MORE Academies Showcase Student Talent in Theatrical Productions News anemptytextlline Atholton Adventist Academy and Spencerville Adventist Academy held student productions of classic musicals in April. READ MORE Pikesville Church Hosts Successful 'All or Nothing' Spring Revival Week News anemptytextlline Vandeon Griffin, North American Division associate director for Youth and Young Adult Ministries, served as the week's guest speaker. READ MORE New Hope's Easter Musical Makes Triumphant Return with Record Attendance News anemptytextlline More than 1100 people attended the church's three performances of "Risen: A Story of Hope" from April 7-9. READ MORE Frederick Church Hosts Community Concert with Mike Donehey in Baker... News anemptytextlline The Easter weekend concert aimed to connect the church with the community. READ MORE New Play Explores Meaning of 'It is Finished' at Reaching... News anemptytextlline "Tetelestai: It is Finished!" aims to retell the familiar story of Jesus' resurrection from a fresh and unique perspective. READ MORE Pastors Discover Renewed Faith and Purpose on Educational Trip to... News anemptytextlline The study tour took place during the month of March and visited biblical sites in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Bids Farewell to Serah Zaw as She Moves... News anemptytextlline Zaw will serve as the program manager for Adventist Giving. READ MORE 'The Gathering' Returns in Person This June News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference's annual camp meeting will be open to in-person attendees for the first time since the pandemic began. READ MORE Revival and Renewal Mark Discipleship Training Event at Connection Community... News anemptytextlline Don MacLafferty's Christ-centered presentations focused on principles of discipleship. READ MORE Baltimore-White Marsh Celebrates 25 Years of Faith and Service News anemptytextlline G. Alexander Bryant, president of the North American Division, served as the celebration's featured speaker. READ MORE Local and Global Acts of Kindness: Highland View Academy Students... News anemptytextlline Students traveled as far as Chile during the academy's annual week of service. READ MORE Salisbury City Redención Church Officially Organized to Serve City's Hispanic... News anemptytextlline Location expected to create new opportunities for evangelism. READ MORE Atholton Church Youth Create 'Boredom Buster Bags' for Hospitalized Children News anemptytextlline Youth group promotes service and compassion on Global Youth Day. READ MORE Hope Community Church, Launched Amid Pandemic, Reaches 'Company' Milestone News anemptytextlline Member resilience and dedication to youth ministry pave the way for church growth. READ MORE Reaching Hearts Welcomes Nick Stephenson News anemptytextlline Stephenson will serve as the church's associate pastor and brings over 20 years of business experience. READ MORE Four Chesapeake Conference Teams Advance to PBE Finals News anemptytextlline Columbia Union hosted its union-level Pathfinder Bible Experience event at Blue Mountain Academy on March 11. READ MORE WATCH: Spencerville Academy Students Go 'Hands On' at STEM Expo News anemptytextlline STEM Expo 2023 was held at Spencerville Adventist Academy on March 5. To learn more about Spencerville Academy's STEM program, visit spencervilleacademy.org. READ MORE Church Planting BootCamp Brings Chesapeake Planters to Florida News anemptytextlline The three-day conference connected attendees with other Adventist church planters from across the North American Division. READ MORE Elders Urged to Lead 'Mission-Driven' Churches at Annual Retreat News anemptytextlline James Howard, director of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries at the General Conference, presented five seminars over the course of the weekend. READ MORE 'Generation Rain' Challenges Teens to Put Faith in Action News anemptytextlline The annual retreat for high school students was held at Highland View Academy from Feb. 24-26. READ MORE New Hope Welcomes Kasper Haughton Jr. News anemptytextlline Haughton will serve as the church's pastor for Online Community and Administration. READ MORE Spencerville Academy Choir Performs at ACDA National Conference News anemptytextlline The Spencerville Cantares choir participated in a choral concert alongside eight other high school choirs from around the country on Feb. 21. READ MORE PBE Conference Level Event Sees Seven Teams Advance to Union... News anemptytextlline Pathfinder Bible Experience tests young people’s knowledge of the Gospel of John. READ MORE Ignacio Goya Accepts Call to Andrews University News anemptytextlline Goya led Chesapeake Conference’s Adventist Community Services during the pandemic. READ MORE Couples Gather at Mt. Aetna for ‘Intentional Marriage’ Weekend News anemptytextlline The retreat encouraged couples to plan for success in their marriage. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Youth Department Launches 'The Peake' News anemptytextlline Youth Department aims to connect with teens through social media. READ MORE Bible Study Goes Digital: Spencerville Church Aims to Reach New... News anemptytextlline The church recently brought back another season of “Biblical Perspectives” with senior pastor Chad Stuart and theologian Frank M. Hasel. READ MORE Living Word Church Reads Entire Bible in 40 Days News anemptytextlline Members signed up to read different portions of Scripture and met together virtually every day to reflect on God’s Word. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Students Visit The Hague News anemptytextlline The students were part of the first Adventist school delegation to attend The Hague International Model United Nations Conference in person. READ MORE Pikesville and Reisterstown Officially Welcome Pastoral Team News anemptytextlline Babawale Adepoju will serve as senior pastor, and Orville Browne will serve as an associate pastor. READ MORE WATCH: Teens Develop Leadership Skills During TLT Weekend News anemptytextlline The 2023 Teen Leadership Training (TLT) retreat was held at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center from Jan. 27-29. READ MORE WATCH: Pastors Find Strength and Support at Chesapeake Conference Ministerial... News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference pastors reflect on the 2023 ministerial retreat. READ MORE Hope Community Adventurers Collect Food for Needy News anemptytextlline The church’s Adventurer club delivered donations of food and toiletries to the Delaware Food Bank on Jan. 7. READ MORE Pathfinders Demonstrate Strong Bible Knowledge in Area Level PBE News anemptytextlline 24 teams from 15 Pathfinder clubs took part in the Area level PBE at locations across Chesapeake Conference on Jan. 21. READ MORE Catoctin View Mission Project Brings Hope to Kentucky Families in... News anemptytextlline The church continues its annual tradition of donating items to the Cranks Creek Survival Center in Kentucky’s Harlan County. READ MORE SAA Holds Second Annual High School Girls Retreat News anemptytextlline More than 70 high school girls attended the one-day retreat on Jan. 14. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Celebrates Highest Annual Baptisms Since 2017 News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference churches added 545 new members in 2022 through baptism or profession of faith. READ MORE FEJA Winter Retreat Empowers Youth to be Spiritual Influencers News anemptytextlline A Sky Zone trip and a Bible trivia game with a comedic twist were among the weekend’s many highlights. READ MORE Wilson de Leon Begins Ministry in New District News anemptytextlline De Leon brings experience and passion for evangelism to new pastoral role. READ MORE Rock Hall Serves Up Sweet Treats and Community Connections News anemptytextlline Annual children’s cookie party brings the church and community together. READ MORE Becerra Welcomed at New Churches News anemptytextlline Becerra expresses excitement to lead the Prince Emmanuel All Nations and Prince Frederick congregations. READ MORE Moreno Begins New Role at Seaford Spanish Church News anemptytextlline The installation was attended by a packed church. READ MORE The Inside Edge for the New Year News anemptytextlline How can Christians make sense of the world around us? READ MORE Spencerville Mother-Daughter Team Publishes New Devotional Book News anemptytextlline Merle Poirier and Ellen Musselman started the project as a creative ministry during the pandemic. READ MORE Deacons and Deaconesses Gather for Training, Fellowship News anemptytextlline The training was held at the conference headquarters on Dec. 3. READ MORE Chesapeake Holds Final ACTS Module of 2022 News anemptytextlline Half of the 2022 cohort are lay people actively involved in church planting. READ MORE Chesapeake Hosts Church Planting Conference News anemptytextlline “We know from the data that the best way to move the mission forward is to plant churches.” READ MORE Dover First Celebrates 105 Years of Ministry News anemptytextlline Members also celebrated two baptisms following a recent evangelism series. READ MORE Capital Brazilian Temple Celebrates New Building News anemptytextlline Erton Kohler, secretary of the General Conference, served as the day’s guest speaker. READ MORE Park Hosts Homeless Shelter for Second Year News anemptytextlline The shelter is operated by Hands and Hearts Ending Homelessness, a nonprofit that partners with community organizations. READ MORE West Wilmington Marks 130 Years News anemptytextlline The congregation celebrated the anniversary on Nov. 12. READ MORE WATCH: Students Go ‘Hands On’ at STEM Fest 2022 News anemptytextlline The annual event featured robots, virtual reality, slime-making, arts and crafts, and more. READ MORE Women Minister to Hotel Staff at Annual Retreat News anemptytextlline The 2022 retreat was held in Ocean City, Md. READ MORE Middletown Valley, Catoctin View Welcome Gonzalez as New Pastor News anemptytextlline Members welcomed Cesar Gonzalez to his new church district during an installation on Nov. 5. READ MORE New Directors Appointed to Lead Conference Youth Ministry Programs News anemptytextlline Kenia Reyes de Leon and Shawn Paris will join the conference as new department directors in December. READ MORE Tom Boggess to Serve as Association Secretary News anemptytextlline Boggess will also serve as the planned giving and trust services director. READ MORE Executive Committee Members Reflect on Mission, Vision at Retreat News anemptytextlline The EXCOM retreat is held every five years at the beginning of each quinquennium. READ MORE Sean Robinson Accepts Role at Hope Channel News anemptytextlline Robinson has worked at Chesapeake Conference since 2016. READ MORE Mt. Aetna School Study Tour Goes South News anemptytextlline 7th and 8th-grade students from Mt. Aetna Adventist School visited historical sites in the Carolinas. READ MORE Online Videos Lead to Baptism at Annapolis Church News anemptytextlline Jerry Hazleton was baptized at the Annapolis church on Oct. 22. READ MORE Adventurer Clubs Come Together for Awards Day News anemptytextlline The event was held on Oct. 16 at the Ellicott City church. READ MORE Williamsport Funeral Leads to Police Group Outreach News anemptytextlline Copies of “Great Controversy” were sent to the Maryland Park Police. READ MORE Department Directors Preach for Evangelistic Meetings in Peru News anemptytextlline More than 250 people were baptized on the last day of the meetings. READ MORE 26 Baptized on Opening Night of Series at Frederick Spanish... News anemptytextlline 10-15 additional baptisms are expected on the closing night. READ MORE WATCH: Frederick Church Partners with Police Department for 'Faith and... News anemptytextlline Learn how the Frederick church is working to make an impact in the city. READ MORE David Buruchara Speaks for HVA Week of Prayer News anemptytextlline The week of prayer focused on the importance of relationships. READ MORE WATCH: Urban Life Center's Mission Continues One Year Later News anemptytextlline Learn more about how Chesapeake Conference’s “center of influence” is reaching people in Baltimore. READ MORE Maryland Men of Faith Retreat Highlights Responsibility News anemptytextlline The annual retreat was held on Oct. 1 at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center. READ MORE Rocky Knoll Breaks Ground on New School Building Project News anemptytextlline The new state-of-the-art facility will be located next to the Martinsburg church. READ MORE Pathfinders Learn Skills and Make Spiritual Decisions at 2022 Classoree News anemptytextlline Nearly 100 Pathfinders responded to an altar call to commit themselves to spending more time in prayer and Bible study. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Says Goodbye to Carl Rodriguez News anemptytextlline Rodriguez recently accepted a call to the New Jersey Conference. READ MORE Reaching Hearts International Joins Chesapeake Conference News anemptytextlline The Laurel, Md. congregation was officially welcomed into the conference on Sept. 17. READ MORE 'Love for a Lifetime' Event Features Best-selling Christian Authors News anemptytextlline The one-day marriage event on Sept. 17 included presentations from Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn. READ MORE Adventurers Explore Fort McHenry News anemptytextlline The annual Adventurer Fun Day saw a return to pre-pandemic attendance numbers. READ MORE Reisterstown Builds Relationships Through Community Baby Shower News anemptytextlline The church partnered with the Baltimore County Health Department to host the event on June 26. READ MORE Leaders Attend Busy Children and Youth Leaders Convention News anemptytextlline The annual conference convention was held at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center. READ MORE 93-Year-Old Baptized at Forest Grove News anemptytextlline Alfred Williams was baptized on July 23 after attending “Serpentine Prophecy.” READ MORE Frederick Church Hosts Weekend Youth Rally News anemptytextlline The weekend event featured messages from guest speaker Jonathan Montes. READ MORE Church Members Put Pastor on TV News anemptytextlline The Beacon of Light church booked two local TV appearances for Cesar Gonzalez to promote a back-to-school block party. READ MORE Members Converge at Hershey Park for 'Family Fun Extravaganza' News anemptytextlline The event was organized by the Chesapeake Conference youth and children’s ministries departments. READ MORE Spencerville Students Connect Spiritually at Annual High School Retreat News anemptytextlline High school students attended the annual spiritual retreat at Mt. Aetna Retreat Center from Aug. 26-28. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Welcomes Back Candy Iverson News anemptytextlline Iverson rejoins the conference as an associate treasurer and will continue serving as the business manager at Atholton Adventist Academy. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Begins New School Year News anemptytextlline Students returned to school on Monday for the 2022-23 school year. READ MORE Members Commit to Soul-Winning at Hispanic Church Lay Evangelism Festivals News anemptytextlline The events were organized by the Chesapeake Conference Hispanic Ministries Department to prepare for evangelism this fall. READ MORE Hagerstown Church Block Party Draws Hundreds News anemptytextlline The event featured free food and a popular waterslide attraction. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Emphasizes Spiritual Partnerships at Teacher-Pastor Meeting News anemptytextlline The training day marked the first time all the conference’s pastors and teachers have met in person since the pandemic started. READ MORE Serving Tea and the Community News anemptytextlline The Washington Ghanaian church in Columbia, Md., hosted over 125 women for a tea party on July 31. READ MORE Grasonville Church Tries Gas Pump Evangelism News anemptytextlline The Maryland church handed out $5 bills and copies of “Steps to Christ” at a local gas station. READ MORE ACS Training Highlights Ministry Opportunities News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference Adventist Community Services recently partnered with the American Red Cross to provide training for leaders from 15 congregations. READ MORE Baltimore White Marsh Adventist School's Summer Enrichment Camp Shines News anemptytextlline The school hosted a three-week camp featuring hands-on activities and field trips. READ MORE New HVA Principal Excited to Get Started News anemptytextlline Rob Gettys wants to grow the family atmosphere on campus. READ MORE 'My City My Passion' Reaches Baltimore-White Marsh Teens News anemptytextlline Eleven teenagers participated in the week-long service project. READ MORE Statement Regarding Panama Mission Trip News anemptytextlline All participants are safe and away from active protest sites. READ MORE Spencerville Welcomes Executive Pastor News anemptytextlline Crystal Ward will serve in the newly created pastoral role. READ MORE Villanueva Starts as New Frederick Principal News anemptytextlline Villanueva previously taught 5th-8th grade math and science at the school. READ MORE Waldorf Church Builds Relationships at 5K Walk News anemptytextlline The community 5K event was held on Father’s Day. READ MORE Chesapeake Pastors Rejuvenated by CALLED Convention News anemptytextlline The North American Division convention for pastoral families was held in Lexington, Ky. READ MORE Inwood Welcomes New Volunteer Pastor News anemptytextlline David Berthiaume brings over 40 years of denominational service to the W.Va. congregation. READ MORE Gibson Keynotes ‘Gathering,’ Despite Travel Delays News anemptytextlline Gibson presented three messages on the Adventism’s purpose on June 18. READ MORE Canals Elected to GC Ministerial Association News anemptytextlline Canals currently serves as an associate treasurer for Chesapeake Conference. READ MORE Kids Preach at Virtual Hispanic Camp Meeting News anemptytextlline The online-only event was broadcast June 10-11. READ MORE Dover First Teacher Named Outstanding Educator News anemptytextlline Chelsea Calhoun has worked at Dover First Christian School since 2019. READ MORE Recreation and Discipleship Mark Adventurer Weekend News anemptytextlline "Our focus is the whole family." READ MORE Janetzko and Barizo Retire News anemptytextlline The two Chesapeake Conference educators have dedicated over 88 years of service to Adventist Education. READ MORE Chesapeake Says Farewell to Jennifer Stefan News anemptytextlline Stefan has accepted a position in the Florida Conference. READ MORE Baltimore Korean Church Dedicates New Building News anemptytextlline The dedication service was held on May 14. READ MORE Serrano to Lead Conference STEM Program News anemptytextlline Serrano will fill the role currently held by Ophelia Barizo, who is retiring this summer. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Delegates Re-elect Officers at Fifth Quinquennial Constituency Meeting News anemptytextlline Delegates re-elected President Jerry Lutz, Executive Secretary Andre Hastick, and Treasurer Eduardo Munoz. READ MORE High Winds Topple 30 Trees at Mt. Aetna News anemptytextlline “All of us feel that is nothing short of a miracle.” READ MORE These Three Things News anemptytextlline Jesus always knew Who He was, to Whom He belonged, and where He was going. READ MORE Chesapeake Churches Recognized for Extraordinary Service at Appreciation Banquets News anemptytextlline Representatives from state and private community organizations also attended. READ MORE Jean Pierre Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline The ordination service was held on April 30 in Salisbury, Md. READ MORE 'When is Your Next Baptism?' News anemptytextlline Living Word Church celebrates five recent baptisms. READ MORE Youth Department's 'Trifecta Retreats' Disciple Young People for Christ News anemptytextlline Over 200 young people attended the three retreats held at Mt. Aetna from April 22-24. READ MORE Chesapeake Launches New Public Evangelism Training Program News anemptytextlline The ‘Proclaim’ program will include four training modules throughout the year. READ MORE Chesapeake Officers Share Reports, Answer Questions at Town Hall Meetings News anemptytextlline The town hall meetings were held in advance of the conference constituency session on May 22. READ MORE Newly Formed District Welcomes Pastor News anemptytextlline Javier Moreno will pastor a district of Hispanic churches on the Eastern Shore. READ MORE Chesapeake Students Showcase Talents During Recent Performances News anemptytextlline Spencerville Adventist Academy and Atholton Adventist Academy produced musical plays. Dover First Christian School held a fundraiser concert. READ MORE Calvary Church Welcomes Pastor Shelvan Arunan News anemptytextlline Arunan will also continue to serve as pastor of the Mizo Church. READ MORE Father Follows Daughter’s Example, Gets Baptized News anemptytextlline “I want God to do in my heart the same thing He’s done for my daughter.” READ MORE Seven Pathfinders Baptized at Hope Community Church News anemptytextlline Three new Bible study classes were formed after the service. READ MORE Attendees Discuss Ministry to 'Least of These' at Prison Ministries... News anemptytextlline “Jesus was an inmate.” READ MORE Chesapeake Forms 2022 ACTS Church Planting Training Cohort News anemptytextlline The training is part of the conference’s initiative to plant 35 new churches by 2025. READ MORE Students Connect with Community During HVA Service Week News anemptytextlline Part two of our two-part report on Highland View Academy’s recent week of service. READ MORE HVA Students Minister to Native Youth in Arizona News anemptytextlline Part one of our two-part report on Highland View Academy’s recent week of service. READ MORE 'Festival of Small Groups' Celebrated on Eastern Shore News anemptytextlline More than 150 people attended the Sabbath celebration marking the end of a weeklong evangelistic campaign. READ MORE Children and Youth Leaders Gather to Learn, Despite Snow News anemptytextlline More than 150 lay leaders participated in “Children and Youth Leaders’ Enrichment Day” at the Baltimore-White Marsh church. READ MORE Atholton Academy Students Serve Afghan Refugee Families News anemptytextlline “It’s made a difference in the way students think about what’s possible.” READ MORE Frederick Church Celebrates Diversity on ‘International Sabbath’ News anemptytextlline The highlight of the day was an international food festival on Saturday night. READ MORE Teens Encouraged to Find Their Purpose at 'Generation Rain' News anemptytextlline The conference winter youth retreat was held Feb. 25-27 at Highland View Academy. READ MORE 'Equipping University' Attendees Challenged to Reach One Person in 2022 News anemptytextlline The annual evangelistic training event was held at the Ellicott City church from Feb. 25-26. READ MORE Spencerville Academy Hosts LEGO Robotics Tournament News anemptytextlline The tournament was held on Feb. 20. READ MORE Rocky Knoll Debuts 'Channel 52 RKS News' News anemptytextlline The student-led news broadcast premiered on Facebook on Feb. 20. READ MORE Urban Life Center Connects with Public During Valentine Event News anemptytextlline “It was a great excuse to have the doors open and connect with people.” READ MORE Pastors Recognized for Years of Faithful Service in Chesapeake News anemptytextlline The recognition took place during the first conference ministerial meeting of 2022. READ MORE SAA Students Participate in Model United Nations International Symposium News anemptytextlline SAA students were honored to participate virtually in the Model United Nations International Symposium. READ MORE Dover Hosts First Annual Marriage Retreat News anemptytextlline “Intentional Marriage.” READ MORE Baptisms in 2021 Neared Pre-Pandemic Levels News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference celebrated 436 baptisms/professions of faith in 2021. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference to Host Virtual Constituency Meeting News anemptytextlline Delegates will gather virtually for the fifth quinquennial session on May 22. READ MORE STEM Department Receives $27,500 Loma Linda University EXSEED/Versacare Grant News anemptytextlline The funds will further expand STEM programs in Chesapeake Conference schools. READ MORE Church Braves Cold to Warm the Homeless News anemptytextlline Members from the Bell Branch church passed out more than 60 sleeping bags on Jan. 9. READ MORE Sabbath School Class Organizes Baby Shower for Afghan Family News anemptytextlline “It’s such an opportunity that God has placed at our feet.” READ MORE Two Volunteer Pastors Pass Away News anemptytextlline Alan Cyr pastored the Inwood church, and J.J.S. Moses pastored the Calvary Southern Asian church. READ MORE Dundalk Hosts Community Blood Drive News anemptytextlline “What better way to show God’s grace than to give blood for your community?” READ MORE Kornick Joins HR/Secretariat Departments News anemptytextlline Kornick previously served as assistant director for Human Resources at the Columbia Union. READ MORE Salisbury Church Partners with Community to Open Homeless Shelter News anemptytextlline “How could we not serve the community with the community outreach building?” READ MORE Grasonville Named Among Best Places to Worship on Eastern Shore News anemptytextlline The church was named one of three finalists for a regional community’s choice awards. READ MORE Ministry Coordinators Sharpen Leadership Skills News anemptytextlline Youth and children's ministry leaders gathered for a biennial retreat Dec. 3-5. READ MORE Spencerville Adventist Academy Earns National STEM Certification News anemptytextlline SAA is one of only 56 schools to earn the certification. READ MORE New Hope Helps Bring Thanksgiving to Local Families News anemptytextlline Members donated gift cards and collected food and groceries during the church’s annual “Festival of Hope.” READ MORE Chesapeake Church District Celebrates 20 Recent Baptisms News anemptytextlline The baptisms are part of the district’s commitment to an active cycle of evangelism. READ MORE Rengifo Named Lead Pastor at Ellicott City News anemptytextlline Rengifo had been serving as an associate pastor. READ MORE ACS Chesapeake Welcomes Afghan Families with Essential Items News anemptytextlline “We're sharing the love of Jesus with them.” READ MORE Frederick Welcomes Alareece Collie News anemptytextlline Collie will serve as the associate pastor for discipleship. READ MORE Local Leaders Converge to Focus on Planting New Churches News anemptytextlline “There’s no better time than now to plant churches in Chesapeake.” READ MORE HVA Aerials Soar During Michigan Gymnastics Tour News anemptytextlline Team captain receives a prestigious award. READ MORE Thankful in All Circumstances? News anemptytextlline Sometimes it's hard to be thankful. READ MORE Pathfinders Go Fast at Derby Day News anemptytextlline Pathfinders also worked on kite-making and model airplane honors. READ MORE Bell Branch Grows During COVID-19 by Being a Family News anemptytextlline “At Bell Branch, we're family and so are you.” READ MORE Women Praise God Through the 'Messiness of Life' at Annual... News anemptytextlline The one-day retreat focused on the theme of “Unstoppable Praise.” READ MORE Baptisms, Revival Follow ‘Forecasting Hope’ at Westminster News anemptytextlline “The feeling in the church at the end of the series was just amazing.” READ MORE Melvin Donadelle Joins Communication Team as Assistant Director News anemptytextlline Donadelle will expand Chesapeake’s capabilities in photography and video production. READ MORE Middle School Students Lead During Week of Worship News anemptytextlline 7th graders Kiya, Nicole, and Julia, help kindergartners, Gia and Amanda paint rocks at the craft station. READ MORE Spencerville Academy Performs at Bible Museum News anemptytextlline The Spencerville Cantares, Concert Winds, Ringers, and Strings visited the Museum of the Bible last week. READ MORE Children From Atholton Church and Academy are ‘Called’ to Evangelize News anemptytextlline The tent series was held on the Atholton church grounds from Oct. 12-16. READ MORE Evangelism Leads to Decisions, Personal Revival at Willow Brook News anemptytextlline The month-long series featured compact seminars and interactive round table discussions. READ MORE Commissioning Service Affirms Frederick Teachers' Call to Ministry News anemptytextlline Beckie Carbaugh, Julia Pumroy, and Jake Villanueva were commissioned on Oct. 16. READ MORE Creative Health Expo Encourages Positive Decision-Making News anemptytextlline The two-day event was held in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., from Oct. 9-10. READ MORE Valter Andrade Joins South Carroll and Atholton Churches News anemptytextlline Andrade will serve as the primary pastor of the South Carroll church and as a Bible worker at the Atholton church. READ MORE Revelation Project Gets Underway News anemptytextlline Hosted by the Ellicott City church, the Revelation Project aims to make the book of Revelation accessible to younger audiences. READ MORE Hispanic Churches Celebrate Decisions for Christ, Baptisms News anemptytextlline A week of evangelism involving six churches resulted in over 30 decisions for Christ and 12 baptisms/POFs. READ MORE Hope Obioma Dike Joins Baltimore White Marsh as Associate Pastor News anemptytextlline Dike will focus on youth and children’s ministries. READ MORE Rocky Knoll School Steps Out in Faith News anemptytextlline Part 4 of our “Growing Schools” series. READ MORE Pathfinders Acquire New Skills During Annual Classoree News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference’s annual Pathfinder Classoree offered more than 30 Pathfinder honors taught by knowledgeable instructors. READ MORE Spencerville Women Gather to Claim God’s Promises News anemptytextlline The Spencerville church held a one-day women’s ministries retreat focusing on personal spirituality. READ MORE Dover School Enrollment Spins Up After Tornado News anemptytextlline Part 3 of our “Growing Schools” series. READ MORE Showing Pastors Our Appreciation News anemptytextlline October is Pastor Appreciation Month. READ MORE Rodrick London Installed as Federalsburg-Sussex Central-Seaford District Pastor News anemptytextlline London was officially installed as the new district pastor during Sabbath worship services on Sept. 18. READ MORE Babawale Adepoju Joins Reisterstown News anemptytextlline Pastor Adepoju will serve as pastor of the Reisterstown church and associate pastor of the Pikesville church. READ MORE HVA Enrollment Grows 24% During Pandemic News anemptytextlline Part 2 of our “Growing Schools” series. READ MORE Atholton Focuses on Strategic Partnerships to Disciple Children News anemptytextlline The school and church community recently participated in the “Schools in Discipleship” training with Pastor Don MacLafferty. READ MORE Children and Youth Ministry Leaders Gather at Mt. Aetna News anemptytextlline Over 100 local leaders attended the annual event. READ MORE Friendship Adventist School Sees Answered Prayers During Covid News anemptytextlline Part 1 of our "Growing Schools" series. READ MORE ‘I Walked in the Midst of a Miracle’ News anemptytextlline How a Church Without Children Grew a Thriving Children's Ministry READ MORE Chesapeake Churches Provide Aid to Flooding Victims in Wilmington News anemptytextlline Members from the West Wilmington, Life in Christ, and Hope Community churches distributed essential supplies over Labor Day weekend to residents affected by flooding caused by... READ MORE Pastor Kelvis Romero Joins Chesapeake Conference News anemptytextlline Pastor Romero will serve as the district pastor of five Hispanic churches in the western region of Chesapeake Conference’s territory. Kelvis Romero recently joined Chesapeake Conference... READ MORE Don’t Forget the Sabbath…School Offerings News anemptytextlline Triadelphia church members have used their local Sabbath school offerings for many creative projects, such as providing Bibles for people in Bangladesh. By Justin KimIn 1890, the... READ MORE Chesapeake Conference ACS Responds to Afghanistan Crisis News anemptytextlline Members from the conference ACS team provided emotional and spiritual support to Americans returning from Afghanistan this week. READ MORE Ricardo Cala Joins West Wilmington Pastoral Staff News anemptytextlline Pastor Cala will serve as the associate pastor of the West Wilmington and Life in Christ churches, as well as the lead pastor of the Hope Community... READ MORE Sedley Johnson, Retired Chesapeake Conference Pastor for Over 27 Years,... News anemptytextlline “If I could define the word ‘pastor’ to others, it would be in the person of Sedley Johnson.” READ MORE Brand-new 'Kids Town' Aims to Be a Space Just for... News anemptytextlline “We were busy while we were closed. We were busy doing this.” READ MORE ‘Seeds Core Groups’ Attendees Ready to Get to Work News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference core groups are eager to move forward with church-planting efforts despite the obstacles of the pandemic. READ MORE Chesapeake Conference Goes Back to School News anemptytextlline “There is no way to overestimate the value of an Adventist Christian education.” READ MORE Urban Life Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Baltimore News anemptytextlline New Eastern Avenue location is "a gift to the city of Baltimore." READ MORE Pathfinder Visit to Homeless Shelter Leads Former Addict to Baptism News anemptytextlline The Martinsburg church Pathfinder club met Jeremy Cortez while volunteering at a local homeless shelter where Jeremy worked. READ MORE Washington-Spencerville Korean Church Welcomes New Associate Pastor News anemptytextlline Byoungmoon Kim will serve as the associate pastor for children and family ministries. READ MORE Chesapeake Pathfinder Camporee Sees Large Turnout News anemptytextlline Pathfinders from 13 clubs attended the five-day event. READ MORE 'My City My Passion' Brings 47 Young People Together for... News anemptytextlline The mission project organized by the Ellicott City church led four teenagers to request baptism. READ MORE Van Sailo Retires After 26 Years of Pastoral Ministry News anemptytextlline Sailo has pastored the Reisterstown and South Carroll churches since 2017. READ MORE FLAG Camp Finishes 2021 Season, Results in Baptism Decisions News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference’s FLAG Camp wrapped up its 2021 season last week after ministering to nearly 330 kids at 12 locations across the conference, resulting in... READ MORE Fifteen Couples Renew Vows at Eastern Shore Marriage Retreat News anemptytextlline Fifteen couples renewed their marriage vows during a couples retreat on July 10 organized by several of Chesapeake Conference’s Hispanic churches on the Eastern Shore.... READ MORE Conference Office Welcomes Ketty Bayona News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference office welcomed Ketty Bayona as executive assistant to Secretariat and Human Resources and administrative assistant to Planned Giving and Trust Services on... READ MORE Statement from Elder Jerry Lutz on the Tragic Deaths of... News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is devastated to learn of the news that Elder Henry J. Fordham, III, president of the Allegheny East Conference... READ MORE Woman Finds Childhood Church Online, Gets Baptized News anemptytextlline Nicole Johnson was approximately 12 years old when she last attended church. But when the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, she felt a strong... READ MORE Triadelphia Distributes Church Fliers to 1,000 During July Fourth Parade News anemptytextlline Members from the Triadelphia church (Clarksville, Md.) distributed church fliers to more than 1,000 people while participating in the Clarksville Fourth of July parade this... READ MORE Bruno Lourenco Installed as Pastor of Highland View Church News anemptytextlline Bruno Lourenco was installed as pastor of the Highland View church on the campus of Highland View Academy in Hagerstown, Maryland on July 3. The... READ MORE New Church Plant Opens for In-Person Services in Randallstown News anemptytextlline The Salt church (Randallstown, Md.) officially opened its doors for in-person worship on May 1 after meeting for the past year via Zoom due to... READ MORE Chesapeake STEM Coordinator Presented With Zapara EXSEED STEM Teaching Excellence... News anemptytextlline Ophelia Barizo, STEM coordinator for Chesapeake Conference, was presented with the first Zapara EXSEED Award for Teaching Excellence during the worldwide virtual Loma Linda University... READ MORE Education Department Administrative Assistant Retires After 15 Years News anemptytextlline Nancy Thomas is retiring after 15 years of service to the Chesapeake Conference as administrative assistant for the education department.“Nancy has been such a blessing... READ MORE Chesapeake Churches Collaborate to Open New Community Center in Salisbury News, Outreach anemptytextlline Three Chesapeake Conference churches celebrated the grand opening of the Newton Street Community Center in Salisbury, Maryland on June 18 in a ceremony attended by... READ MORE Virtual Camp Meeting Brings Chesapeake Members Together News anemptytextlline Members from around Chesapeake Conference tuned in online for this year’s virtual camp meeting, “The Gathering: Empowered to Share,” which aired from June 15 to... READ MORE First Week of FLAG Camp Brings Out 80 Kids for... News, Youth Ministries anemptytextlline Eighty children participated in the first week of FLAG (Fun Learning About God) Camp which was held at the Mt. Aetna Camp and Retreat Center... READ MORE Chesapeake Educator Receives Outstanding Administrator Award News anemptytextlline Michele Gavin, principal and teacher for Friendship Adventist School (Linthicum, Md.), received the Columbia Union Conference’s Outstanding Administrator Award for the 2020-21 school year last... READ MORE Marco Faria Installed as Pastor for Capital Brazilian Temple Church News anemptytextlline Marco Faria was installed as pastor of the Capital Brazilian Temple church in Highland, Maryland on May 15. The installation took place during the Sabbath... READ MORE Catoctin View Church 'Spring Fest' Event Draws Wide Community Support News anemptytextlline The Catoctin View (Thurmont, Md.) church hosted a spring festival over Memorial Day weekend from May 30 to 31 as a bridge-building event to reach... READ MORE Graduation Celebrations Mark End of Unprecedented School Year Adventist Education, News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference schools held graduation ceremonies this past week as they marked the end of an unprecedented school year due to the challenges of COVID-19.Chesapeake... READ MORE "The Breakthrough" Draws International Audience, Baptisms at Atholton News anemptytextlline The Atholton church in Columbia, Maryland hosted a six-night, in-person and online evangelism series titled “The Breakthrough” from May 7 to 15 that resulted in... READ MORE FAA Home and School Finds Creative Ways to Thank Teachers News anemptytextlline Story by Lisa Appleton The Frederick Adventist Academy (FAA) Home and School Association expressed gratitude to FAA’s teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 3 to... READ MORE Baltimore Spanish Church Outreach Leads to 10 Baptisms, 3 POFs News anemptytextlline Members of the Baltimore (Md.) Spanish church are rejoicing after 13 new members were added to the church on May 15. The 10 baptisms and... READ MORE Anibal Santeliz Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline Anibal Santeliz, pastor of the Annapolis (Md) Spanish, Bowie (Md.) Spanish, and Waldorf (Md.) Spanish churches, was ordained to the Gospel ministry on May 15... READ MORE Principals Visit Spy Museum News anemptytextlline Principals from Chesapeake Conference schools visited the International Spy Museum in Washington on May 6 as part of their last principal’s council meeting for the 2020-21... READ MORE Wilmington Junior Academy Celebrates 95 Years News anemptytextlline Wilmington Junior Academy (WJA) celebrated 95 years of providing Adventist education in Wilmington, Delaware at a special worship service at the West Wilmington church on... READ MORE Hispanic Ministries Celebrates Baptisms From Small Groups Evangelism News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference Hispanic ministries is celebrating 12 baptisms after a successful small groups evangelism effort in Chesapeake’s Hispanic churches earlier this year. The evangelism initiative... READ MORE Patrick Reynolds Ordained to the Gospel Ministry News anemptytextlline Patrick Reynolds, pastor of the MOT (Townsend, Del.) church and Grasonville (Md.) church, was ordained to the Gospel ministry on May 1 at the Grasonville... READ MORE Javier Scharon Installed as Pastor in Dover News anemptytextlline Photo Credit: Melvin Donadelle Javier Scharon was installed as pastor of the Dover First and Forest Grove churches in Dover, Delaware on May 1. The installation... READ MORE Jim Zeismer Retires After 21 Years of Teaching/Pastoral Ministry in... News anemptytextlline Photo Credit: David Butterfield Jim Zeismer, pastor of the Federalsburg (Md.), Sussex Central (Del.), and Seaford (Del.) district, will retire on May 1 after 33 years... READ MORE Washington-Spencerville Korean Church Event Provides Vaccines for 316 News, Outreach anemptytextlline Photo Credit: Jacklyn Ruth The Washington-Spencerville Korean (Silver Spring, Md.) church hosted a vaccination event on April 21 and 22 that supplied 316 people with the... READ MORE New Hope Church Members Resurrect "Garden of Hope" For Another... News, Outreach anemptytextlline Photo Credit: Janssen Evelyn Members from the New Hope (Fulton, Md.) church came together on April 4 to refresh and replant their community garden, the “Garden... READ MORE Rob Vandeman, Former Chesapeake President, Passes Away News anemptytextlline Rob Vandeman, the recently retired executive secretary of the Columbia Union and former president of Chesapeake Conference, passed away this morning surrounded by his wife,... READ MORE Chesapeake Hispanic Churches to Distribute More Than 1,000 Bibles and... Hispanic Ministries, News anemptytextlline Pastors and representatives from Chesapeake Conference Hispanic Ministries participated in a Bible and “Steps to Christ” distribution event organized by the Columbia Union on April 12. Chesapeake... READ MORE Hagerstown Welcomes Josue Feliciano as Associate Pastor News anemptytextlline Josue Feliciano was installed as associate pastor for the Hagerstown (Md.) church this past Sabbath on April 10. Feliciano brings a passion for youth and... READ MORE ACS Chesapeake Receives Maryland Award for Pandemic Response News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Adventist Community Services (ACS) was awarded the 2020 Maryland Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Award for its community service in response to the COVID-19... READ MORE Chesapeake Bids Farewell to Andrew Choi News anemptytextlline Andrew Choi will be taking up a new role as chief financial officer for North American Division Retirement Services on May 1 after nearly 20... READ MORE Willow Brook Holds Creative Resurrection Celebration as Church Looks to... News anemptytextlline Photos by Shawn Paris // Willow Brook church pastor On April 4, the Willow Brook church (Boonsboro, Md.) held a special outdoor event celebrating Christ’s resurrection... READ MORE John Rengifo Joins Ellicott City Pastoral Staff News anemptytextlline Photo by David Carr // Ellicott City church member On March 27, John Rengifo was installed as an associate pastor of the Ellicott City (Md.) church.... READ MORE Spencerville Resumes Indoor Worship and Celebrates Baptism News anemptytextlline Photo by Jacklyn Ruth // communication specialist for Chesapeake Conference On March 27, Spencerville church (Silver Spring, Md.) resumed indoor worship for the first time in... READ MORE HVA Hosts Virtual Academy Days and Music Festival Adventist Education, News anemptytextlline Highland View Academy (Hagerstown, Md.) hosted an online music festival and virtual academy days from March 25 to March 27. Prospective students were able to... READ MORE Ellicott City Distributes Over 100 "Blessing Bags" to Homeless for... News, Outreach anemptytextlline On Sabbath, March 20, approximately 30 youth and young adults came out to the Ellicott City (Md.) church to put together more than 100 “blessing... READ MORE Chesapeake Teachers Thank Adventist HealthCare for Vaccinations Adventist Education, News anemptytextlline Chesapeake Conference teachers were recently able to receive COVID-19 vaccines through the help of Adventist HealthCare (Gaithersburg, Md.). At a time when vaccines were not... READ MORE Record Number of Chesapeake Pathfinder Teams Participate in Union Level... News, Youth Ministries anemptytextlline On March 20, seven Pathfinder teams from the Chesapeake Conference participated virtually in the Columbia Union level of the Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE). This number... READ MORE Chesapeake Pastors Attend ACTS Church Planting Training Evangelism anemptytextlline From March 15 to 16, several Chesapeake pastors attended the fourth module of the ACTS Church Planting Support System training. The training equips pastors for... READ MORE Chesapeake Teachers Discover New Ways to Teach Through LEGO Workshop Adventist Education anemptytextlline By Ophelia Barizo // STEM coordinator for Chesapeake Conference Amber Mayer, teacher at Spencerville Adventist Academy, participates in the LEGO WeDo 2.0 workshop on March 1, 2021. Photo credit: Jennifer Carlson Twenty Chesapeake Conference... READ MORE Chesapeake Launches New Website News anemptytextlline This week, the Chesapeake Conference released a newly designed website. In addition to a new look, the site features up-to-date content in a format that... READ MORE Chesapeake Office Welcomes New Administrative Assistant News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference office welcomes Dindini Khawlhring as she takes up responsibilities as administrative assistant. She will provide administrative support to the Ministerial, Evangelism, Adventist Community... READ MORE Chesapeake Executive Assistant Retires, New Assistant Assumes Role News anemptytextlline Pam Strahle is retiring after 13 years of faithful service to the Chesapeake Conference as conference membership clerk and executive assistant for the Office of the... READ MORE Linthicum Welcomes New Pastor News anemptytextlline Recently, Linthicum (Md.) church members welcomed Bob Uhrig as their new pastor. Uhrig is an ordained pastor who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in... READ MORE Chesapeake Creates Platform to Earn Pathfinder Honors and Adventurer Awards... Children's Ministries, Youth Ministries anemptytextlline Recently, the Children’s and Youth Ministries departments created a platform for Adventurers and Pathfinders to earn awards and honors virtually. Each track features a digital... READ MORE Evan Knott to Lead Communication Department News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference has selected Evan Knott to serve as director of the Communication Department, effective March 15. He is set to fill the vacancy... READ MORE Hispanic Ministries Holds Online Evangelistic Series Hispanic Ministries anemptytextlline Recently, the Hispanic Ministries department of the Chesapeake Conference held a virtual evangelistic series with guest speaker Robert Costa, speaker/director of Escrto Está, the Spanish television... READ MORE Andre Hastick Elected Chesapeake Executive Secretary News anemptytextlline On January 26, the Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee elected Andre Hastick to the position of Chesapeake Conference executive secretary. Elder Hastick accepted the call, filling... READ MORE Kyoung Chu Lee Installed as Senior Pastor of Baltimore-Korean Church News anemptytextlline On Sabbath, January 23, Pastor Kyoung Chu Lee was installed as the new senior pastor for the Baltimore-Korean church (Ellicott City, Md.). Pastor Lee is no... READ MORE Chesapeake Welcomes New Administrative Assistant for Education News anemptytextlline The Chesapeake Conference office welcomes Maria France as she steps into the position of administrative assistant for the Education Department. Maria comes to Chesapeake from... READ MORE New Year, New Opportunities Editorial anemptytextlline By Andre Hastick, Assistant to the President for Communication, Chesapeake Conference It’s January 2021, and we have turned a new page in our calendars. But now,... READ MORE Jerry Lutz Elected Chesapeake Conference President News anemptytextlline On January 5, the Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee elected Jerry Lutz to the position of Chesapeake Conference president. The executive committee convened virtually for the... READ MORE Park Church Hosts Inspirational Concert Outreach anemptytextlline by Moriah McDonald / Park Church On Sabbath, December 5, violinist Jaime Jorge performed a concert at the Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Salisbury, Maryland. The... READ MORE New Hope Meets Food Insecurity Needs in New Way This... Outreach anemptytextlline Story and photos by V. Michelle Bernard Many churches normally go into high gear around the holidays, working to ensure that local families in need will... READ MORE Jesus is the Answer Editorial anemptytextlline By Rick Remmers, Chesapeake Conference president We have finally arrived at the closing days of 2020. For so many unanticipated reasons, it has proven to be... READ MORE Hope Shared Through Online Evangelism Series Evangelism anemptytextlline By David Klinedinst, evangelism and church growth director for the Chesapeake Conference David Klinedinst shares a message during the Forecasting Hope series. The Chesapeake Conference recently partnered... READ MORE Rick Remmers Elected Columbia Union Executive Secretary News anemptytextlline Today, the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee elected Rick Remmers, Chesapeake Conference president, to serve as executive secretary for the Columbia Union Conference. Remmers accepted... READ MORE Glenn Dale Spanish Group Transitions to Company Status Hispanic Ministries anemptytextlline On Sabbath, October 24, the Glenn Dale Spanish group officially transitioned to company status. During a special service, the group prayed and worshipped together to... READ MORE Andre Hastick Named Assistant to the President for Communication General News anemptytextlline On October 20, the Chesapeake Conference Executive Committee voted Andre Hastick, Communication director for the Chesapeake Conference, to serve in an expanded role as assistant... READ MORE Planning Ahead for Adventist Education Adventist Education anemptytextlline By Andrew Lay, director of Advancement and Development for Highland View Academy As I talk with parents and students about obtaining a Seventh-day Adventist education, an issue... READ MORE Outdoor Baptismal Service Welcomes 10 New Members to Ellicott City... Outreach anemptytextlline Story by Fylvia Kline / Ellicott City Church Lead Pastor Paulo Macena and Associate Pastor Debbie Rivera baptize new church members into the Ellicott City church... READ MORE Spencerville Women's Ministries Holds Virtual Retreat Featured anemptytextlline Story by Kandace Zollman / Spencerville Church On Sabbath, October 10, the Spencerville Women’s Ministries Retreat that was originally scheduled to be a wooded autumn getaway,... READ MORE Andre Arrais Joins New Hope as Pastor for Worship and... News anemptytextlline On October 10, the New Hope church (Fulton, Md.) welcomed Andre Arrais as their new Worship and Outreach Pastor. After graduating from Andrews University (Berrien... READ MORE Highland View Academy STEM Program Receives Grant Adventist Education anemptytextlline Recently, the STEM department at Highland View Academy (Hagerstown, Md.) received a grant totaling $9,992 from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF). These funds will go... READ MORE Celebrating Pastor Appreciation Month Editorial anemptytextlline By Eli Rojas, Ministerial Director for the Chesapeake Conference Recognizing people for their work and encouraging them with a word or an action is a biblical... READ MORE Highland View Academy Partners With Washington County Gives to Raise... Adventist Education anemptytextlline On September 22, Highland View Academy (Hagerstown, Md.) partnered with Washington County Gives for a special day of fundraising. Washington County Gives is an initiative... READ MORE I Will Give You Rest Editorial anemptytextlline By Rick Remmers, president of the Chesapeake Conference These are five life-saving words. When each day seems to bring a heavy weight of chaos, conflict and... READ MORE Matthew Piersanti Joins Spencerville as Youth and Young Adult Pastor News anemptytextlline Story and photo via Spencerville Church On September 9, the Spencerville church (Silver Spring, Md.) extended a call to Matthew Piersanti to serve as their new youth and young... READ MORE God's Schools, His Children, Our Time Adventist Education anemptytextlline By Renee L. Humphreys, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent of Schools, Chesapeake Conference Welcome to another great school year! As an educator, I have written many essential questions... READ MORE Hispanic Ministries Food Bank Distributes 40,000 Boxes of Food for... Hispanic Ministries anemptytextlline Recently, the Hispanic Ministries department of the Chesapeake Conference held a weekly food bank in partnership with 4MyCity, a non-profit organization. During that time, more... READ MORE Williamsport Hosts Sabbath School Alive Seminar Leadership Development anemptytextlline On August 29, the Williamsport (Md.) church held Sabbath School Alive, a one-day training seminar to equip Sabbath School leaders to create more engaging experiences for class attendees.... READ MORE Javier Scharon Joins Dover First as Youth Pastor News anemptytextlline Recently, the Dover First (Del.) church welcomed Javier Scharon as a part-time youth pastor. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Scharon became regularly involved in... READ MORE
