Faith Blooms in Classrooms Through Pentecost 2025

DALLAS – In alignment with the North American Division and Southwest Region Conference’s vision, several schools across the conference territory participated in Pentecost 2025, a church-wide initiative to promote intentional evangelism and deeper engagement with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. Through creative and Spirit-led programming, students demonstrated spiritual maturity and courage by sharing God’s Word with their peers and communities.

At Southwest Adventist Junior Academy in Dallas, students participated in Bible studies, helped plan programs and preached during Wednesday night prayer meetings—efforts that led to student baptisms under the leadership of Jason North Sr., Southwest Region Conference executive secretary.

At Applegate Adventist Christian School in Round Rock, Tex., children were introduced to the core doctrines of the Pentecost 2025 initiative through a clear, well-organized PowerPoint presentation shown on the classroom Smart Board. These presentations were adapted from materials geared for adults that lay members are invited to use for evangelism.

Excel Adventist Academy in Houston wove the theme of discipleship into its school year, using the parable of the sower across spiritual and academic settings. From gardening projects to a STEM initiative addressing crop challenges, students applied biblical lessons in tangible ways. A powerful fall Week of Prayer led by Mackenzie Kambizi, pastor of the Fondren Seventh-day Adventist Church in Missouri City, Tex., resulted in seven students beginning baptismal studies.

At New Orleans Adventist Academy, the “Ignite 2025” theme energized students for spiritual growth. During Education Day, student speakers delivered messages about biblical heroes, culminating in a sermon by Lydia Charles, reminding listeners to trust God despite life’s struggles.

Pentecost 2025 is not just a program—it’s a movement, grounding students in Scripture, empowering them to lead and reinforcing their identity in Christ. As Proverbs 22:6 reminds us, these seeds of faith planted early will bear fruit for eternity.

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By Lawanna McCoy

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