John Freedman

North Pacific Union Conference president

North Pacific Union Conference

Previously Washington Conference president from 2002–2016.

Articles by John

A Choice to Believe

It’s a common refrain in movie scripts: “I’ll come back for you,” says the hero. “I promise.” And in those scripts, the hero always keeps his promises.

Embracing Our Savior's Vision

As we move forward together in this new year, I am hopeful. My hope is found in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit.

His Story, Our Story

Long ago, on the Judean hills surrounding the city of Bethlehem, a small group of blue-collar laborers were on the night shift.

A Mission Lesson From Adventist Health

Adventist Health leadership, staff and employees are ministers for Christ in our Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Our Northwest Strategic Plan

Nothing has the potential to change the world like the mission of the church, led by Christ, who is the head of the church, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

The Giant Must Fall

We all face giant, challenging issues sometime in our life. We face them personally and as families, as individual churches and as a worldwide movement, as citizens and as a country.

Active Prayer, Personal Ministry

One day, after a short absence from Jesus, the disciples found Him praying. Being totally absorbed in His communion with the Father, Jesus was unaware of their presence.

Young Adults, Young Leaders

I’m writing some thoughts here from the South Guatemala Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Plugged Into Jesus

On a recent Monday morning I awoke, excited about the prospects for the week.

Our First Work

“Happy New Year” greetings bring all sorts of thoughts. Out with the old and in with the new. An opportunity for new beginnings, new habits, new choices, new resolutions to be better people.

GleanerNow

Northwest Adventists in Action

Latest Issue — 03.2019