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Why Adventist?

GCA and Calhoun churches have partnered together for a unique Evangelistic Series called “Why Adventist?" The reason behind this series is that in our community - we have seen many families come through our schools that have never had the opportunity to really look into our beliefs and so we thought - why not a series in a classroom setting (where there kids attend) that is familiar to them and that doesn’t feel like Church, but is obviously about our Church. 

The goal was to connect with these families while we connect them to our beliefs. Our first weekend we had over 50 in attendance. Many of them are not church members! We’ve been holding steady during the week at around 35 in attendance! We even have baptisms planned on our last evening which is this Sabbath!!! 

One of our leaders mentioned the fact that we are having meetings in our school, focusing on those who have connected with our school, and in excitement said “this is why we have Christian education! For moments like this!!”

Church and School working together really works!!

God is blessing our series immensely, and we’ve seen what relational evangelism coupled with the preaching of our unique message can do. 

To God be the glory!!!

Glenn Aguirre, Senior Pastor Calhoun SDA Church

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