Pennsylvania Conference

Story by Tamyra Horst

This past September, nearly 100 churches across Pennsylvania opened their doors in a special way—inviting friends, family, neighbors and those who hadn’t attended church in a while to join them for a Grand Reunion Sabbath. The results were powerful: sanctuaries filled with guests, meaningful worship, warm fellowship and decisions for Christ.

Story by Tamyra Horst

In today’s digital age, the mission field isn’t just across the street or around the world—it’s also online. The Pennsylvania Conference Media Ministries team is helping “shine the light” through two powerful resources designed to equip members and connect seekers with Christ.

Not all mission work involves building some-various ages and locations, at home and abroad. But the missionary mindset remains consistent. What is this mindset, and how can it transform one’s life?

Story by Tompaul Wheeler

What Drove Me
Tim Soper recently finished his 25th year of teaching. As chaplain at Chesapeake Conference’s Spencerville Adventist Academy (Md.), Soper says his two years as a missionary in Guam and a year during college as a task force worker shaped his career—and life.

Though Soper had previously gone on short-term mission trips as an academy student, his first foray into extended mission service was unplanned. After his freshman year at Southern

Story by Tamyra Horst

Charles and Stephani Trescott are excited to join the Pennsylvania Conference team as its new Laurel Lake Camp directors. With a deep passion for ministry and years of experience, the Trescotts are eager to continue the camp’s legacy of helping young people encounter God and build lifelong memories.

"I started in camp ministry when I was 14,  volunteering in the kitchen and stables,” shares Stephani. “That summer sparked a passion that has grown into a career that has lasted nearly 15 years.”