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Some of us greatly enjoy reading and analyzing the details of bylaws. However, we’re the unusual ones.

As co-chair of the ACGC Task Force on Restructuring, I recognize that many of our pastors and church members would prefer to have a more concise look at the bylaw changes that have been proposed by the ACGC Executive Council for consideration at the 2026 Triennial Convention. To help with that, I have prepared a one-page handout summarizing the proposed changes. A PDF is available at ACV.

Nathaniel Bickford, ACGCNathaniel BickfordJune 9, 2026restructuring, bylaws, Advent Christian, General Conference

As Congregationalist as the Congregationalists

Do recent denominational proposals betray congregationalism? Tom Loghry compares the standards and practices of the Conservative Congregationalists (CCCC) with the proposed changes for ACGC.

Just an Update - Denominational Restructuring and the 2026 DOP

Tom Loghry shares an update regarding denominational restructuring and the 2026 Declaration of Principles.

Undivided

I’ve been reading the recent posts on this blog with interest. I too listened to the panel discussion on denominational restructuring at the triennial convention….Comments were made about the need for unity of purpose at all levels of our denomination. Others noted that the question “What is an Advent Christian?” is often answered in terms of relationships. That ties in with things I’ve observed just in the past few weeks, and which I shared with my church following the convention…

ACGC, UnityDawn RutanAugust 29, 2023structure, restructuring, relationships, Triennial

Part 1: What Is Our Authority?

At the 2023 Triennial Convention, there was much discussion about restructuring our denomination. Particularly through a panel discussion, and many follow-up conversations, it became clear that most people within the Advent Christian denomination see a need for some amount of change. Yet, there was a lot of disagreement on what type of change needs to happen. This article is the first in a series, that will be published over the course of a few (or perhaps many) months, that will focus primarily on a biblical-theological look at the needs and changes we face.

Nathaniel Bickford, Church Practices, ACGCNathaniel BickfordAugust 21, 2023restructuring

Models for Restructuring the Advent Christian Denomination

In this last article, I will lay out what will be basically required of any model to complete the unfinished work of our past. On top of this, I will also offer two rudimentary models for restructuring the denomination which would alleviate some of the stress of our leadership shortage and give us stronger footing for revitalizing the denomination.

Tom Loghry, ACGC, Unity, Church PracticesThomas LoghryJuly 24, 2023Denomination, restructuring, CCCC, Converge, congregationalism

Adapt or Die

I’d rather we die the way we are than change one thing and survive.” This is an actual quote from a church member in a dying church, but it is the sentiment of many church members who find their congregation on the precipice of closure.

Erik Reynolds, ACGC, Church PracticesErik ReynoldsJuly 20, 2023Triennial, structure, restructuring

A Short History of the Advent Christian Search for Structure

You can only understand the Advent Christian denomination if you understand that it was a movement before it was a denomination…

ACGC, Church History, Tom LoghryThomas LoghryJuly 17, 2023restructuring, structure, advent christian

The Advent Christian Denomination Needs to be Restructured

Nearly two years ago, Nathaniel Bickford wrote an article that shook the Advent Christian denomination to its core. He pointed out that we have problems that demand solutions - too few leaders, too many positions, and no denominational standards…

ACGC, Tom Loghry, Church PracticesThomas LoghryJuly 11, 2023restructuring, Denomination, advent christian

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