Spring Volunteer Lay Pastor Training
Twenty lay pastors from around the state gathered at the conference office May 15–17 for their spring training. The two themes covered during the weekend were Church Growth and Theology. Three presenters—Pastors Myoung Kwon, Tim Kwon, and Cid Leopoldino—shared on these important topics. On Friday evening, Pastor Myoung Kwon of Waukesha Community Church presented on…
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New Hmong Pastor for Wisconsin
Pastor Rachan Ritti-Traiphop, known in his native Hmong language as Xibhwb Lajtsav Xeem Lis, was born in a small mountain village in Northern Thailand to a traditional Hmong animist family. Four of his uncles were shamans, and their loyalty to their home spirits ran deep. One day, however, his grandfather returned from the farm to…
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New WA Pastor Jonathan Franco
The Wisconsin Conference is pleased to welcome Jonathan Franco. Jonathan is originally from Houston, Texas. He served as a student pastor in Texas for two years, where he focused on youth and small groups ministry. After graduating from Southwestern Adventist University, he worked for one year as the chaplain of Ozark Adventist Academy, where he developed…
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WINDY PLACES
Someone told me years ago, “A vibrant spiritual life requires spending time in ‘windy places.‘” Simply put, “a windy place” is anywhere the wind of the Holy Spirit is likely to be blowing. The windmill farm is a great metaphor for the Holy Spirit, as Jesus said in John 3:8. To preserve a healthy soul, one must know…
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Timothy Kwon New Pastor for Madison East
The Wisconsin Conference is delighted to welcome Pastor Timothy Kwon and his family as the new pastor for the Madison East Church. Born in South Korea, Pastor Tim grew up across three countries—Korea, the Philippines, and the United States—experiencing diverse cultures that have shaped his perspective and ministry. From a young age, he felt a…
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Pastor Ochs New Ministerial Director
We are pleased to share that Pastor Bill Ochs has accepted the call to serve as the new Ministerial Director for the Wisconsin Conference. Along with this new responsibility, he will also continue his important work with the Trust Department. Pastor Bill has dedicated the past 34 years to serving the Wisconsin Conference in many…
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Aseel Nazir Accepts Call as New Youth Pastor for Milwaukee Central Church
Pastor Aseel was born in Pakistan but has had the privilege of calling the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong home. Now residing in the United States, he is grateful to call Milwaukee his home. As a pastor’s kid, he was involved in ministry from a young age, which instilled in him a passion for…
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Following God’s Leading
Dear Wisconsin Church Family, In 2001, my wife and I were blessed to answer the call to serve as the youth pastor at the Green Bay Church. We were humbled by Conference President Don Corkum’s willingness to take a chance on us, given that we were relatively inexperienced in ministry. Laurella and I had only…
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Where is the Holy Spirit?
We shouldn’t be surprised by the state of those in the world or those in the church. We are exactly who Jesus said we would be.
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Each One Reaching Wisconsin
We have over 40 lay people that are committed to participating in sharing the gospel through public evangelism!
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