Stepping Forward in Faith and Fitness

SHREVEPORT, LA. – From Sept. 28 to Oct. 19, the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference Health Ministries and Health Evangelism departments invited members to lace up their shoes and get moving through a conference-wide step challenge.

A total of 312 participants from 29 churches took part, collectively walking an impressive 4,680,791 steps during the three-week event. Each church concluded the challenge with a local 5K walk, celebrating their progress and community spirit.

While friendly competition added excitement, the challenge emphasized personal growth. As organizers reminded participants, the real goal is self-improvement—striving each day to be better than the day before.

By Marjorie Belizaire
Health Ministries Director