Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

06/25/2026

John is joined by Wayne Dunbar, vice president for education at the Southern California Conference, to share the first five of 10 characteristics of healthy Adventist schools, and why having safe spaces for children to grow in faith is crucial for their relationships with Jesus Christ.

CULTIVATE is hosted by John H. Cress, President of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

06/23/2026

San Fernando Spanish SDA Church celebrated five decades of ministry in a celebration focused on God’s faithfulness through it all. Members, former pastors, and guests gathered to recognize God’s working in the San Fernando Spanish church throughout 50 years with songs of praise, prayers of gratitude, testimonies, and messages of encouragement.

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https://scc.adventist.org/stories/san-fernando-spanish-church-celebrates-gods-faithfulness-throughout-50-years/

06/18/2026

What does it look like when a church empowers its leaders? We encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments 😀

“Shepherd the flock of God…not domineering…but being examples to the flock.” – 1 Peter 5:2–3

Featuring members from Grace Hill at Vallejo Drive Church of Seventh-day Adventists

06/16/2026

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06/16/2026

Twice a year, Echo youth ministry from The Place Adventist Fellowship meets for an eight-week series in the fall and spring for worship, teaching, and fellowship. This ministry is led almost entirely by youth that attend Newbury Park Adventist Academy.

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Stacey and Alex serve soup during Echo’s soup night. Twice a year, Echo youth ministry from The Place Adventist Fellowship church meets for an eight-week series in the fall and spring for worship, teaching, and fellowship. This ministry is led almost entirely by youth who attend Newbury Park Adven...

06/12/2026

Recently, more than 600 participants gathered at Glendale Adventist Academy for the Southern California Conference Adventurer Fun Day organized by SCC Youth Ministries. More than 30 Adventurer clubs came together for a joyful day centered around this year’s theme: “We Are Family.”

The event included fun stations such as shaved ice, crafts, a scavenger hunt, balloon making, playing in the jumper, obstacle courses, face painting, archery, and water bubbles. Adventurers also received a spiritual message of God’s love and His call to live as part of His family. SCC SDA Youth

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This spring, more than 600 participants gathered at Glendale Adventist Academy for the Southern California Conference (SCC) Adventurer Fun Day organized by SCC Youth Ministries. More than 30 Adventurer clubs came together for a joyful day centered around this year’s theme: “We Are Family.” The...

06/10/2026

Did you join us for EQUIP26 last month? Hundreds of members drove to Glendale from all areas of the conference—from Santa Barbara to Rolling Hills—on Sabbath afternoon. Thirteen breakout sessions included classes titled “Empowered to Empower: Strengthening Yourself While Building Others,” “Reaching Gen Z Today,” “Seeking the Shalom of the City: The Church in the New Mission Field,” “The Steward’s Calling: Managing God’s Resources With Integrity,” and more.

It was an afternoon of needed resources, connections between members, intentional conversations, and a reminder that you are not alone in your ministry.

What was your favorite moment from EQUIP26?

06/06/2026

How does a new believer convert to a particular set of beliefs and find belonging in a community of believers? Establishing a friendship with them first is key.