GCC Evangelism Stories

Debra, baptized in April in Blairsville church, initially met our excellent regional Bible worker, Cyndi Keiser. Cyndi led her to our Prophecy Seminar in 2023. Debra attended the Seminar and continued to study with Cyndi. She attended our church for almost two years until she decided to be baptized.  I am sharing this brief story because some say Public evangelism does not matter. Public evangelism and personal evangelism are meant to go hand in hand. Even if we don't see immediate results from Public evangelism, God makes it worthwhile. In 2023, we had only one baptism after the Prophecy Seminar. Still, in 2025, we had a second baptism due to that Seminar, combined with the hard work of personal evangelism done by Cyndi, who is a real blessing in our district.  Jesus would have died for only one person. All the work and effort are worthy for eternity.  Pastor Valentin Rusu

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 educatio...

As we reflect on the past two weeks, our hearts overflow with gratitude for the amazing blessings God has showered upon us in fulfilling the mission that Jesus entrusted to our community. The period leading up to Pentecost 2025 has been transformative, energizing, and filled with divine inspiration. From March 15 to March 30, the North Gwinnett and Central Lawrenceville SDA Churches joined forces to host powerful evangelistic campaigns, a labor of love led by the passionate Pastor Rainier Camejo of the Nebraska Conference and other dedicated leaders. These events have not only ignited spiritual growth within our congregations but have also opened the doors for new believers to step forward in faith. We are overjoyed to announce that, through these campaigns, we have welcomed 15 new souls into the Kingdom of God! Each baptism represents a profound commitment—an affirmation of faith—and we have celebrated these precious moments together as a family. The joy and hope reflected on the face...

 

This was a busy week for the hundreds of Seventh-day Adventists around Chattanooga. Thousands of copies of the Great Controversy book were distributed in the neighborhoods of this beautiful city. This was a great way to meet new people, pray with the individuals seeking hope, and offer hope to those discouraged. Check out these impressive facts: - 47,000 books distributed  in 4 days; - 350 + new Bible study interests acquired; - 150 + missionaries participated  It was a powerful collaboration between the ASI, Streams of Light, local churches and schools, and, of course, the Georgia-Cumberland Conference.

In a world where obstacles often overwhelm hope, the story of Tuyambaze Irumva exemplifies the profound impact of compassion and faith. Dr. Jean Nibigira, an evangelism coordinator at the  Atlanta Abahiriwe Seventh-Day Adventist Company , recounts how a simple act of kindness turned into a transformative spiritual journey for Irumva, a new believer who was baptized on March 15. Dr. Nibigira first crossed paths with Tuyambaze while assisting East African refugees settling in the United States through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Faced with the trials of acclimating to a new environment, Irumva and his brother were anxious about an important job interview scheduled over an hour from their home—without transportation. Recognizing their plight, Dr. Nibigira extended a helping hand by inviting them to stay at his home and arranged for a colleague to provide them with transportation. During their stay, Dr. Nibigira took the opportunity to bond with Irumva and his brother through ...

This week at the Evangelism workshop in Kingsport, TN, I met Elaine Hartsog, a dedicated missionary in her community. Below is the story she shared with me. I hope it will inspire many to follow her example. My journey into evangelism began nearly a year ago when Wanda Mitchell invited me to join her in handing out copies of *Great Controversy*. At 85, Wanda was eager to share this important message but needed someone to accompany her door-to-door, as her daughter preferred she didn't go alone. After giving it some thought, I decided to team up with her. Wanda had also reached out to Beatrice Tejeda, one of her Bible study leads who had become a friend through our Women’s Ministry meetings. Together, the three of us started visiting homes on Wednesdays. I later invited Bruce Johnson to join us. Bruce, who had been attending our church after being invited by his neighbor, Mike Austin, was baptized last summer after a lifetime as a Lutheran. He is genuinely enthusiastic about what he...