As members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minnesota, many of us are currently experiencing fear and anxiety. Regardless of our personal beliefs about the upheaval in Minnesota, as Christ-followers, we have a sacred duty to care for all people…
When darkness feels overwhelming, the light of Jesus Christ shines brightly. Pastor Jeff Scoggins shares a spark of hope in a time when Minnesota is under national scrutiny. As the ten days of prayer is underway, and many of us…
Notice is hereby given that the 3rd Quadrennial Special Session and the 109th Special Session of the Minnesota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene at the Maplewood Academy Gym located at 700 Main St N, Hutchinson, MN, on Sunday,…
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minnesota has been prayerfully considering the best path forward for Adventist education, and specifically for Maplewood Academy. During its October 26 Board of Trustees meeting, the board voted to reaffirm its mission-centered approach to Adventist…
Earlier this year, you received an update about Maplewood Academy’s financial condition. The debt had grown significantly, and income was not keeping up with expenses. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, and specifically to the efforts of…
Spring Lake Park, Minn. (June 29, 2025)—At its June 29 meeting, the Minnesota Conference Board of Trustees voted a plan in response to the financial challenges facing Maplewood Academy. These decisions are intended to stabilize the school’s short-term operations and…
Dear Maplewood Academy Family and Friends, On Sunday, May 18, the Maplewood Academy Board, Board of Education, and Conference Board of Trustees met with the lead representative from a specially-appointed school health assessment committee. This visit occurred amidst a sobering…
The Adventist Church in Minnesota is on a mission. It is our part of God’s global mission mandate to go into all the world and make disciples for Jesus Christ. That mission drives everything we do. You also know that…
SILVER SPRING, MD (March 20, 2025) – ADRA International is pleased to announce the appointment of Paulo Lopes as its new President, effective April 1, 2025. Lopes, whose career with ADRA began in 1986, has made a significant contribution to the…
Adventist education isn’t just about academics—it’s about creating a community where faith and learning come together in meaningful ways. For many students, their school feels like a second family, a place where they can grow spiritually, build relationships, and experience…
