Brent's Blog

Tithe and Leadership: Navigating the New SDA Church Manual Change

At the 2025 General Conference Session, the Seventh-day Adventist Church voted to make faithful tithe returning a requirement for holding local church office. This post explores the meaning and implications of that change — including questions about implementation, privacy, and spiritual leadership. It also offers a sample local church policy to guide practical application with integrity and grace.

Published: July 10, 2025

Istanbul

With a long layover in Istanbul, I set out on a self-guided adventure through the city’s historic heart—visiting landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar before catching my evening flight to Singapore.

Published: June 07, 2025

Philippines Trip – Vlog #1

I’ve set out on a global adventure—preaching a 10-sermon evangelistic series in the Philippines and exploring places like Istanbul, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taipei along the way. The journey began in Boise and will take me full circle around the world!

Published: June 01, 2025

The Essence of the Message

Published: October 03, 2018

VIPKID: Earn Money Teaching English Online

Published: March 11, 2018

Book: The $100 Startup

Published: February 11, 2018

Choosing A Web Hosting Company

Published: January 19, 2018

My New Adventure

Published: January 09, 2018