Central States Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

ASI Mid-America Convention – Now is the Time
2026-05-07 00:00 - 2026-05-11 00:00 (America/Chicago)
📅 Event: ASI Mid-America Convention — “Now Is the Tim

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Dates: Thursday–Sunday, May 7–10, 2026 Location: Denver, Colorado (In‑person & Online)
🟦 Event Overview
ASI Mid-America invites ministry leaders, pastors, professionals, and lay members to the 2026 Regional Convention, themed “Now Is the Time.” This annual gathering brings together individuals committed to advancing the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church through evangelism, community service, health ministry, education, and marketplace witness.
Participants will experience inspiring messages, practical training, networking opportunities, and resources designed to strengthen local church ministry and community engagement.
Registration: asimidamerica.org/events

🎤 Featured Speakers

Pastor John Bradshaw
— Speaker/Director, It Is Written
Pastor Jamey Houghton
— Speaker/Director, 8thirty2 Ministry; Senior Pastor, McDonald Road SDA Church

🛠️ Workshops & Training
Workshops will equip attendees with practical tools for effective lay evangelism and church revitalization, including:

Transformational Prayer
Denzil & Donna McNeilus with Tyler Coleman
The Gospel in Action
Pastor Phil Mills, Franktown SDA Church
Fishers of Men
Josh Long, ASI Mid-America President
Mission Reflex
Darryl Hosford (ASAP Ministries) & Joy Kauffman (FARM STEW; ASI MA Vice President)

🤝 Why Attend

Collaboration & Networking:
Connect with ministry leaders, professionals, and lay members across the Mid-America Union.
Resources & Training:
Access evangelism tools, outreach kits, and ASI’s new REVITALIZE plan for local church growth.
Project Funding:
Learn about ASI Mid-America’s annual ministry funding opportunities (applications due March 1).

🔗 Registration & Materials
Register and access event materials at: asimidamerica.org/events

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Helping Immigrant Families in Minneapolis and Entire Territory
2026-02-24 08:00 - 18:00
Dear Central States Family,
Our Adventist Community Services department is launching a special fundraising initiative to support families in our territory who are being impacted by ongoing immigration crackdowns and are in need of help. Many of these families will experience long-term effects, and we are preparing now to walk alongside them with meaningful, sustained support.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to provide practical assistance and stability during this challenging season.
In Matthew 25, Jesus reminds us,
“I was a stranger and you welcomed Me… Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me.”
Caring for vulnerable families is not only compassionate—it is Christ-centered ministry. We invite you to prayerfully partner with us as we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a time of great need.
Ways to Give
Online:
Give through the Central States Adventist Giving page: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANG444
Click “Add Categories” and select “CSC Disaster Response” and give in that line item.
By Mail:
Central States Conference PO Box 4150 Kansas City, KS 66104 (Please include a note indicating that the funds should go to CSC Disaster Response.)
Thank you for your generosity and faithful support of this important ministry.
In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Brian J. Irby, CSC Adventist Community Services /Disaster Response Director

God’s GPS to Romance
2026-05-01 18:00 - 2026-05-03 10:00

January Conference Prayer Meeting & Day of Prayer and Fasting
2026-01-28 00:00 - 2026-01-29 00:00
Event: The Upper Room Experience – Praying for the Holy Spirit’s Guidance
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Focus: Day of Prayer and Fasting (Conference-wide)
Prayer Line Times:
6:30 AM CT
12:00 PM CT
Conference Prayer Meeting:
7:00 PM CT (Live on CSC YouTube and Facebook)
Fasting Conclusion:
Immediately following the 7:00 PM Conference Prayer Meeting
Speaker: Elder Delbert Pearman (CSC VP of Finance)
Hosts: Pastor Brian Irby & Conference Administration

CSC Womens Ministry Retreat
2026-10-02 16:00 - 2026-10-04 10:00

Family Life Ministry Couple’s Retreat
2026-05-01 16:00 - 2026-05-03 10:00 | 7640 Northwest Tiffany Springs Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64153
Sometimes in marriage we drift off the road, but God provides a way back. God’s Compass to Romance offers practical, faith‑filled tools to help couples reconnect, rebuild, and rediscover joy. As we turn to the Word of God and inspired counsel, we find direction, healing, and renewed love. Join us as we strengthen our journey—together and with Christ at the center.
REGISTER BELOW BY SELECTING TICKET TYPE
HOTEL RESERVATION

CSC Camp Meeting
2026-06-10 00:00 - 2026-06-15 00:00 | 3301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS

V. Lindsay SDA School Bible Camp
2026-10-09 00:00 - 2026-10-11 00:00 | 3301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS

CSC Strategic Planning Meeting
2026-01-30 17:00 - 2026-02-01 13:00 | 3301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS

CSC Worker’s Meeting
2026-02-09 00:00 - 2026-02-12 00:00 | 3301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS
The Central States Conference Pastoral Workers’ Meeting is a dedicated gathering for pastors and ministry leaders to receive spiritual renewal, professional development, and s…

Oakwood University Live – Huntsville, AL
2026-09-30 00:00 - 2026-10-04 00:00

Volley Ball Annual Season
2026-09-26 00:00 - 2026-10-26 00:00

Summer Camp – Kansas City
2026-06-15 00:00 - 2026-06-29 00:00

Youth & Young Adult Camp Meeting – Kansas City
2026-06-10 00:00 - 2026-06-15 00:00

Global Youth Day
2026-03-21 00:00 - 2026-03-22 00:00

NAD Youth Director Summit – Alabama
2026-03-02 00:00 - 2026-03-06 00:00

Great Lakes Area Youth Federation – Minnesota
2026-11-14 00:00 - 2026-11-15 00:00, 2026-05-16 00:00 - 2026-05-17 00:00

Great Plains Area Youth Federation – Iowa-Nebraska
2026-10-31 00:00 - 2026-11-01 00:00, 2026-04-25 00:00 - 2026-04-26 00:00

Rocky Mountain Area Youth Federation – Colorado
2026-10-17 00:00 - 2026-10-18 00:00, 2026-03-14 00:00 - 2026-03-15 00:00

Eastern Area Youth Federation – St. Louis
2026-09-19 00:00 - 2026-09-20 00:00, 2026-04-11 00:00 - 2026-04-12 00:00

Central Area Youth Federation – Kansas City
2026-08-29 00:00 - 2026-08-30 00:00, 2026-03-07 00:00 - 2026-03-08 00:00

Virtual Ministry Leaders Training
2026-01-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Central States Conference is excited to offer a virtual ministry leaders training designed to equip and empower you in your calling!
When: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
Format: Virtual
Get registered today!
REGISTER HERE!

WORKSHOPS

Elders – Josiah – 9:30/11:00am
Deacons & Deaconesses – Waters & Ikner – 9:30am
Youth Ministries – Part 1 and Part 2 (Pathfinders) – Wright – 9:30am/11:00am
Treasurers – Pearman 9:30am
Adventist Community Services (Inner City Ministries) – Irby – 9:30am
Prayer Ministries – Irby – 11:00am
Public Affairs and Religious Liberty – Woods III – 11:00am
Women’s Ministries – Brown – 11:00am
Family Life Ministries – Bedeau’s – 9:30am
Stewardship – Webb 9:30am/11:00am
Children’s Ministries – Ikner 9:30am/11:00am (Part 1 and Part 2)
Bible Worker – Powell – 9:30/11:00 am (Part 1 and Part 2)
Clerk’s – Josiah – 11:00am

Finance Committee – Elder Pearman – 11:00am
Sabbath School – Payne – 9:30am
Personal Ministries – Payne – 11:00am
Communications – Davis – 11:00am

To Join the Meeting click the ZOOM link:
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Hurricane Melissa Update
2025-11-06 08:00 - 18:00
November 6, 2025
Hurricane Melissa Update: Skilled Workers Needed
Greetings CSC Family!
The NAD is partnering with the Inter‑American Division of the Seventh‑day Adventist Church to assist in repairing homes in Jamaica following the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
At this time, we are seeking to identify skilled individuals from Central States who would be interested in leading or supporting a group from our territory in this rebuilding effort.
If you have experience in roofing, carpentry, general building repair, or similar trades and are open to serving, please let us know your interest.
NOTE: A valid passport will be required for travel.
Your response will help determine how best to mobilize a team to serve our brothers and sisters in Jamaica.
To express interest or ask questions, please contact Pastor Brian Irby
Also, I just want to remind us that ADRA is still accepting donations for Hurricane Melissa Relief. Please see their urgent request for financial help attached.
In His Service,
Pastor Brian Irby
Director, CSC Adventist Community Services / Disaster Response
irby.b@https://central-states.org | 217-725-2760
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them.” — Romans 12:13 (NLT)

Hurricane Melissa Help
2025-10-31 08:00 - 2025-12-31 18:00
Hurricane Melissa Statement ( https://https://central-states.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Hurricane-Melissa-Statement.docx )
October 31, 2025
Prayers and Support for Victims of Hurricane Melissa
The Central States Conference Adventist Community Services and Disaster Response (ACS/ADR) Department extends our heartfelt prayers to all individuals, families, and communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. We grieve with those who have suffered loss and stand in solidarity with those in the process of rebuilding their lives.
In times like these, we are reminded of the compassion that those who belong to Jesus exhibit:
“For I was hungry and you gave Me food, I was thirsty and you gave Me drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me.” — Matthew 25:35–36a (NKJV)
We encourage all who feel impressed to give to do so directly through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) by visiting adra.org. Your financial support will go toward providing emergency relief and long-term recovery assistance to those most impacted.
Let us continue to lift up in prayer the survivors, first responders, and all agencies working diligently in the recovery efforts. May the love of Christ shine through our compassion and generosity.
With prayer and compassion,
CSC Adventist Community Services / Disaster Response Department
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them.” — Romans 12:13

HISPANIC WOMEN’S RETREAT
2025-08-22 16:00 - 2025-08-24 12:00 | 2840 County Road 13, Fremont, NE 68025
THE HISPANIC WOMEN’S RETREAT
AUGUST 22-24-2205
LOCATION: CAMP RIVERCREST 2840 COUNTY ROAD 13, FREMONT NE, 68025
REGISTRATION FEE: $150.00
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS $150.00 Until August 1
THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: LODGING, MEALS, MATERIALS, SEMINARS, CONSULTATIONS AND COUNSELING, T-SHIRT, ETC.

EFM – Singles Mingle
2025-05-18 14:00 - 18:00 | 1 Community Center Drive - St. Ann, Missouri
70’s Singles Mingle – You are Enough!!
Plan for an afternoon of fun!! Good food, games, music revue, costume contest, prizes and friendships!! Come dressed in your favorite 70’s outfit, reflect on the culture of the 1970’s – remembering YOU ARE ENOUGH!! Mingle with other single adults and plan a service project to let someone else know that they too, are enough.

“Man on Fire” CSC Men’s Retreat 2025
2025-10-10 00:00 - 2025-10-13 00:00 | 3431 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson, MO
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. For event details, please see the information provided on this page. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Conference Office at (913) 371-1071 between 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Thursday.
Registration includes life transforming services and presentations designed for men, meals, a Retreat T-Shirt and a Sight and Sound Ticket to the show “David”. Hotel is not included. See information below for our Host Hotel.
IMPORTANT: You must call Renee at Lodge of the Ozarks to reserve your rooms – (417) 335-2555. The Hotel policy is that you must be a guest at the Hotel to enter the Hall room where our event is being held. Check in is 3:00pm and checkout is 11:00am.
A full Breakfast Buffett will be served every morning.
📌 PLEASE NOTE: There are no refunds once registered, and there is no special price or free admission for Sabbath-only attendance.
We want to see you there, Man of God. Let’s get on Fire 🔥

Keeping the Flames Blazing
2025-04-04 16:00 - 2025-04-06 13:00 | 8801 Northwest 112th Street, Kansas City, MO
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You are invited to spend a weekend together alone to enhance the gift of marriage that God has designed for you!! Married couples and pre-marriage couples will have the opportunity to allow their relationships to be blazing units of God’s love. Plenary sessions, specific break-out sessions, delicious meals in a beautiful hotel environment – develop friendships with other couples learn the tools to light or keep lit your flames, and much more…

Marlon & Denise Johnson
Central States Conference – Family Ministries Directors

YOUR GUEST FACILITATORS: Oliver and Denise Marcelle – Denoli LLC – first established “Marriage is our Ministry” in 2013 a blogging couple encouragement outlet. In the years since, through speaking, facilitating and mentoring/coaching they utilize their God-inspired ministry of helping couples communicate without frustration and judgement, increase intimacy and build the relationship of their dreams. As authors, speakers and marriage strategists, they use seminars, coaching and all forms of social media to share their journey offering a candid look at their own 22 year marriage, the goal being to encourage couples. In interactive ways they encourage couples and help them to explore, grow and learn together.

WEEKEND ITINERARY
FRIDAY
Hotel Check-in – 3:00 pm
Retreat Check-in – 4:00 pm
“Portable Repast in Nature” (Boxed Dinner) – 5:00 pm
Plenary Session – I – 6:30 pm
“Igniting the Flames”

SABBATH (SATURDAY)
Breakfast – 8:30 am
Sabbath Morning – Breakout Sessions – 10:00 am
Plenary Session – II – 11:30 am
” Does God really want our Flames to Blaze?”
Dinner – 1:30 pm
Sabbath Afternoon Breakout Sessions – 3:30 pm
Saturday Night Gala – 8:00 pm
“Blazing Flames and Tennis Shoe Gala” – (semi-formal/formal attire with tennis shoes)

SUNDAY
Brunch – 10 am
Plenary Session -III
“What is keeping your flames from blazing?” – 11:00pm
Closing – 1:00 pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1-A – Balancing the Flames with Dirty diapers and little league games – Louis-Juenes – CANCELLED
1-B – Don’t let Snow on the Rooftop drip down on your flames (older couples intimacy) – Bernards
1-C – Holding your Flames ’til you have a Fireplace – (what is “intimacy” for the pre-marriage couple) – Josiahs
1-E – Are you ready for the “no robe” season? (Couples with a new “empty-nest”) – Ikners

2-A – Can an extinguished flame be relit with new wood? (Second or third marriages) – Palmers
2-B – When loss throws a water bucket on your flame (impact of loss on intimacy) – McKenzies
2-C – Career vs Flames – which wins? (Does intimacy stand a chance with the power couple) – Collins
2-D – When Health blows on the Flames (working through health issues impacting intimacy) – Williamsons

Hotel Registration Link – Reservation deadline – EXTENDED TO March 31, 2025

Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=MCIAPHF&groupCode=91H&arrivaldate=2025-04-04&departuredate=2025-04-06&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Men’s Prayer Line
2024-11-05 20:00 - 20:30
When: Every Monday 8:00 – 8:30 PM CST

Phone: (425)436-6344 Access Code:[REDACTED]

CSC Singles Retreat
2024-07-19 19:00 - 2024-07-21 20:00 | Omaha, NE
