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Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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If God is our Father, then fishing is our future. But are we fishing in the aquarium rather than getting down and dirty with deep-sea fishing for God?
Saturday, September 27, 2003

More In This Series

08/30/2003
You Can Learn Something From the Boy
The first recorded words of Jesus are a powerful summons to join Him in the Father's passion and the Father's business, even in our cities.
09/06/2003
Seek the Anointing
Could it be that in rediscovering and experiencing the baptism and anointing Jesus offers, we will discover new depths of God's Power and joy? Learn to Seek the Anointing.
09/13/2003
Looking for the Broke
Comfortable in the church? What about the other 6 billion people Jesus loves? Reaching out to a world in need isn't always pretty. But the call to be about our Father's business is a call to a mission of inclusion.
10/04/2003
How to Be a Non-anxious Farmer
What do unresponsive, impulsive, preoccupied people have to do with farming? Discover the challenging truth about the parable of the sower.
10/11/2003
A Prostitute's Best Friend
With Jesus, it mattered not who you were, or are. A prostitute's best friend can be yours too.
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Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.