Alex Bryan Speaks to Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff recently enjoyed two special worship services led by Dr. Alex Bryan, Senior Pastor of the Walla Walla University Church.  "We met together Monday and Tuesday last week to enjoy a time of spiritual refreshment and also to be encouraged as we take up our duties for another school year," explained Mark Haynal.  "I am very grateful Dr. McDowell, who with his team planned Faculty Colloquium this year, provided time faculty and staff could spend together."

Monday morning Pastor Bryan spoke about how God has often asked highly educated individuals to fill special, unique roles in His work on earth.  Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were highly educated.  The Apostle Paul had received an outstanding education.  When, in the late 1800s, the Adventist church considered how it would take the gospel into all the world it began establishing schools.  Our leaders understood the need for well-educated workers.

Pastor Bryan focused his thoughts Tuesday morning on the work of John the Baptist.  "I think he really should have been called John the Adventist because his entire ministry focused on the coming of Jesus," said Bryan.  Even though John the Baptist had a unique way of dressing and eating, as do many Adventists, his only focus was preparing people to meet Jesus.  "I really enjoyed the way Pastor Bryan illustrated his talk with personal stories that made the message relevant," said Colin Hill, Director of Computer Services.

Dr. Alex Bryan, Senior Pastor of the Walla Walla University Church (front row, centre), posed for this picture with
faculty and staff Tuesday morning after his worship talk about "John the Adventist."