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NewSamuel L. Green Leaves Legacy of Service
Green’s ministry spanned classrooms, churches, conferences, and the Southwestern Union.
NewAugust 2026
Tasty Terrariums Creates Space for Connection
A creative evening at Bread & Better Life Café gave guests space to relax, make new connections, and rediscover the value of a “third place.”
NewAugust 2026
Héctor Pérez Leaves Legacy of Service
Family, friends, and ministry colleagues gathered at Lone Star Camp to remember Héctor Pérez.
Notes From a Culture of Belonging
The Southwestern Union is believed to be the only union in the North American Division that hosts a union-wide educators’ convention. Here is one educator’s perspective on what participating in this event is like.
August 2026
Moody Connects with Bikers
Southwestern Union members shared hope at the National Bikers Roundup.
August 2026
RISE Camporee Leaders Answer Questions
Organizers shared updates on registration, activities and camping.
July 2026
Public Campus Ministry Day Equips Students
College students explored faith, purpose, and discipleship during Public Campus Ministry Day.
June 2026
Spanish Children's Ministries Training Held in Louisiana
Interactive Training Equips Children's Leaders
June 22, 2026
New Director Names for International Camporee
Pedro Perez brings decades of youth ministry experience to a new leadership role.
Houston Basketball League Builds Faith, Fellowship
More than a game, a basketball ministry is connecting youth across the Houston area.
June 22, 2026
Students Learn Evangelism Through Practice
Field School gives theology students hands-on experience in evangelism and soul-winning.
June 22, 20206
Nelu Nedelea Named SWAU’s 27th President
Experienced mission leader Nelu Nedelea to lead Southwestern Adventist University.
June 22, 2026
Ismael Castillo Elected Texas Conference President
A pastor who once planned a different career now leads the Texas Conference.
June 22, 2026
Equine Training Prepares Camp Wranglers
Wranglers saddled up at Lone Star Camp to train for summer camp leadership.
April 26, 2023
Record 60 Teams Attend Union PBE
Forty-seven teams advance after record turnout at Southwestern Union event
April 23, 2026
Largest eHuddle Yet Focuses on Small Group Vision
More than 400 gather as leaders share practical strategies for growing missional small groups
April 23, 2026
FUSE Event Highlights Fellowship and Faith
Young adults find community, diversity and spiritual renewal during weekend gathering
April 23, 2026
Tenth Children’s Ministries Retreat Ends an Era
After 10 years in one place, training moves closer to the volunteers it serves.
February 2926
Canó Honored With Excellence in Ministry Award
Children’s ministries leader Sonia Canó honored with lifetime achievement award.
March 2026
Behind the Scenes of Constituency Session
March 2026
Rigacci to Retire After Decades of Service
A high school student’s bold question set Osvaldo Rigacci on a 44-year journey of faithful ministry now drawing to a close.