The Kansas-Nebraska Conference Camp Meeting brought members from across the region to College View Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, May 28 to May 31, 2025. Centered on the theme “Pentecost: Ignite the Fire,” the gathering encouraged everyone to rediscover the courage, unity, and passion of the early church.
Each day saw a few hundred people in attendance, but by Sabbath the sanctuary was filled with more than 1,200 worshipers, not even counting the many kids, youth, and young adults in programs across the building.
“We’re glad you’re here, we’ve prayed that God will bless you and that you’ll be closer to Jesus when you leave,” said Kansas-Nebraska Conference president Ron Carlson, welcoming everyone on opening night.
Evening speakers brought messages designed to fan spiritual flames. José Cortés Jr., associate director of the North American Division Ministerial Association, preached on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. “The disciples turned the world upside down not because they had more education, not because they had more programs, but because they were filled with the Holy Spirit,” Cortés Jr. said, urging listeners to rely completely on God’s power.
John Bradshaw, president of It Is Written, spoke on Friday and Sabbath. In his Sabbath morning sermon he shared, “God can use one person, completely surrendered to Him, to change the course of history. That’s the power of one.” Later that evening, Bradshaw urged, “If you really want to live, you have to die. Die to self, die to sin, so Jesus can live in you.”
Throughout Thursday and Friday, seminar speakers covered a wide range of practical and spiritual topics. Royce and Laurie Snyman led a marriage series titled “We Still Do,” encouraging couples to grow stronger together. David Klinedinst shared on personal evangelism and how to give effective Bible studies. Delores Mishleau presented healthy cooking and lifestyle talks, while David Sedlacek spoke on trauma, mental health, and building intimacy with God. Grant Agadjanian’s sessions urged parents to reclaim relationships with their children through Christ. The NAD Children’s Ministries team also provided training on Alive in Jesus, the new Sabbath School curriculum being phased into churches across the division.
Kids enjoyed morning, afternoon, and evening programs crafted just for them. Young adults gathered daily for worship, discussions, and Sabbath evening social activities. Youth took on two service projects: handing out gift cards to shoppers at local grocery stores and visiting a nursing home where they delivered handmade cards and spent meaningful time with residents.
Friday morning brought the annual Fun Run at Holmes Lake Park, where participants completed either a 1 mile or 5K course and enjoyed some lighthearted fellowship. Throughout the week, many also visited the interactive prayer room or joined early morning prayer walks, asking God to bless each classroom, the sanctuary, and every person attending.
By Sabbath afternoon, a concert by the Heritage Singers capped off a weekend of worship, learning, and connection. Camp meeting may have ended, but for many, the spark lit there is only beginning to burn.
