CCC EVANGELISM REPORT – 2025

There is something deeply powerful about hallowed grounds—a place where stories of sacrifice, revival, and calling still echo through the trees and the tents of Soquel. For generations, men and women have come here not only to worship, but to be awakened—to the gospel, to mission, to their calling. And now, in 2025, we gather once more—not to repeat the past, but to be restored by it. Restored in spirit. Restored in purpose. Restored in passion for the harvest yet to come.

This year, we’re not just planning programs or counting outcomes—we’re seeking a deeper work. A work that begins in our hearts, spills into our churches, and spreads across our communities. Evangelism isn’t an event; it’s a lifestyle—rooted in wholeness, driven by love, and sustained by the Spirit. This is our moment. Restored and recommitted, we move forward—together.

Decisions for Christ

In the past year, nearly 700 precious souls made their decision for Jesus through baptisms and professions of faith across Central California. Every testimony, every changed life, is a witness to the Spirit’s gentle, persistent work in homes, churches, and communities. These are not just numbers—they are names. Faces. Stories. Each one represents someone restored by the gospel and now part of God's end-time movement. And we believe this is only the beginning.

Church Planting Momentum

This year, God has continued to expand His kingdom across Central California through new church plants and growing congregations. From Bakersfield to Madera, and other areas in between, we’ve witnessed fresh expressions of faith taking root. Several companies have moved toward or reached full church status, marking a significant milestone in their journey. This isn’t just numerical growth—it’s spiritual momentum. As communities gather to worship, witness, and work together, we see the fruit of restoration: churches built not only with vision, but with staying power.

The HopeNOW Movement

In the fall of 2024, the Central California Conference launched a bold, Spirit-led initiative—HopeNOW—a coordinated evangelism movement that reached across cities, languages, and generations. With the powerful partnership of leaders like Pastor Ted Wilson (General Conference President), Dr. Alex Bryant (North American Division President), and pastors and evangelists from across the Division, thousands heard the clear call of Christ’s soon return. The results? Lives transformed, churches energized, and scores joining this incredible movement of destiny. HopeNOW wasn’t just a series—it was a signal. A declaration that the harvest is now, and we are moving together, restored and ready.

Equipping the Called

Throughout 2024, Arise & Go and other training events echoed across our conference, offering intentional opportunities to equip both the young and the seasoned for frontline gospel ministry. From rural churches to urban centers, the call was the same: Everyone has something to give. Whether through preaching, health outreach, small group leadership, or digital evangelism, men and women, youth and elders, discovered that God has entrusted each of us with unique gifts—and now is the time to use them. These moments of preparation weren’t just about skill—they were about calling. And as each session ended, something deeper began: the restoration of confidence, purpose, and shared mission.

A Time Like No Other

We are living in a world that’s shifting faster than we can track it. But amid all the change, one truth remains unchanged: Jesus is coming soon—sooner than ever before. As Seventh-day Adventists, we believe we’ve been entrusted with a message of hope that the world is desperate to hear. And now, more than ever, is the time to invest in sharing that truth.

Our Central California territory includes nearly 10 million people, many of whom have never had a real opportunity to know Jesus for themselves. That must change. Through your gifts—whether large or small—we are committed to proclaiming God's final message in relevant, practical, and Spirit-led ways.

These offerings will help launch new initiatives, empower creative ministry opportunities, and expand our reach into previously untapped regions—especially among the well-educated and unreached populations of Silicon Valley and other spiritually dry regions.

We’re not asking for routine generosity. We’re inviting you to join a movement. A mission. A cause that echoes into eternity. Give because the gospel still works. Give because people still need Jesus. Give because time is short—and hope cannot wait.

Ways to Give to Conference Evangelism

Your faithful giving helps advance the gospel across Central California. Here’s how you can partner with us:

1. Online: www.cccadventist.org (Click “Give” and select Conference Evangelism)

2. Adventist Giving: Through your local church using the Tithe and Offering envelope or online at www.adventistgiving.org (Select Conference Evangelism)

3. By Phone: Call the CCC office at (559) 347-3000

4. By Mail: Central California Conference, Attn: Evangelism Department, 2820 Willow Ave, Clovis, CA 93612

Restored & Recommissioned

As we look ahead to what God is preparing for 2025 and beyond, we do so with hearts full of gratitude, eyes fixed on Jesus, and hands ready to work. May this be the year we step forward—restored and recommissioned—to reach the harvest, together.