It sits far from any interstates and lacks urban centers. Roughly half of its 44,000 residents are Amish, part of a Christian community that eschews varying degrees of modern technology.
Read moreThe 2022 West Salem Amish/Adventist Mission Camp-meeting Was a Huge Success
The tent was the largest one ever rented. It seated 650 people inside the tent. It was completely full on Sabbath; and there were others outside who could not make it inside. There were visitors from 22 states, plus Canada.
Read moreSo Woke You Throw Jesus Under The Bus . . .
So they’re saying that this woman is a better and a more moral person than Jesus and that this woman needed to call Jesus out on His sin in order to show Him the moral truth? That's what it sounds like to me.
Read moreFrom Anabaptist To Adventist: The Martha Troyer/Raber Story
When I was 18 years old I took baptismal classes and was baptized into the Old Order Amish church. I felt good about my decision and had every intention to walk in the footsteps of my parents for the rest of my life.
Read moreAn Open Letter To All Who Care About Our SDA Periodicals And Journals
In my naivety, I would have thought our SDA publications should be encouraging, inspirational, and biblically enlightening, echoing the Three Angels’ Messages, especially in these prophetic times.
Read moreMarxism and Black Lives Matter From A Black Adventist Perspective
They have been planning to do this for three years and the organization has gotten numerous democratic mayors to agree with them. Eventually, I believe the next thing they will try to do away with is the Bible because of how it was used and interpreted during slavery.
Read moreThe Sad Fruit of Mysticism & Liberalism in Ohio: Gina Helbley
I like to think those who heard Jesus understood he was talking about a kingdom that was as impartial and generous as Shiva. Where there's room for everyone and everything…
Read moreFrom Amish To Adventist: The Abe Raber Story
I can not imagine how my spiritual life would be without the fellowship of believers a the Mission—they have been a huge blessing to me.
Read moreOhio's West Salem Mission to The Amish
We love Ohio. The church obviously fell on some hard times in the past. But I believe we are coming out of it. I see the spirit of outreach and revival in every church we go to. That's encouraging.
Read moreOut of the Amish into Adventism: Daniel & Lydia Swartzendruber
Apostle Paul never thought he would be a Christian—after he saw the light he was different. We found a better way.
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