GC Session 2025
Everything you need to know about Sabbath School and Personal Ministries (SSPM) programs and resources shared or promoted at GC Session 2025 in St. Louis.
Exhibit Booth Resources
The GC Sabbath School and Personal Ministries booth, #1201-6, was located in The Call neighborhood of the General Conference exhibit. The General Conference exhibit was just inside the main entrance to the convention center exhibit hall. Here you can download some of the exciting resources that were shared at our booth.
Alive in Jesus Photo Opportunity for Kids
Kids, come and be part of the picture! Step into a scene with Jesus and His friends and take home a lovely 4x6 reminder of how much Jesus loves you!
Alive in Jesus Storytelling Bible Doll Giveaway!
Beginning Friday, July 4, come to the booth each day to receive a Bible doll and collect the whole set! One set per family. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Coupons required and available at the booth beginning Thursday, July 3. While supplies last!
Free Adult Bible Study Guide
This is the church's most widely translated and distributed publication. A limited number of ABSGs for the current quarter are available for free each day.
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Sabbath School Programs
Adult Sabbath School
July 5 and July 12 Adult Sabbath Schools were held in the dome beginning with song service at 8:55 am.
July 5
featured an overview of the new children’s Alive in Jesus Sabbath School Curriculum, a global mission report, great music, and an engaging Sabbath School lesson panel moderated by Hensley Moorooven, GC Undersecretary.
July 5 Sabbath School Presentation Files:
Sabbath School Alive—PPT
Presented by Jim Howard, SSPM Director
Alive in Jesus—PPT and video
Presented by Nina Atcheson, Alive in Jesus Curriculum Manager and Senior Editor
SS Lesson Panel—PPT
Presented by Hensley Moorooven, GC Undersecretary
July 12
included an orientation of the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries app, a global mission report featuring children, a personal ministries testimony, great music, and a lively Sabbath School lesson panel discussion moderated by Jim Howard, GC Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Director.
July 12 Sabbath School Presentation Files:
SSPM App—promotional video
Introduced by Joe Reeves, SSPM Assistant Director and inVerse Editor
SSPM App—promotional video with subtitles
Introduced by Joe Reeves, SSPM Assistant Director and inVerse Editor
SS Lesson Panel—PPT
Presented by Jim Howard, SSPM Director
Children’s Sabbath Schools
July 5 and 12 children’s Sabbath Schools begin at 9:00 am and are located on the second floor of the convention center. Programs for Babies (birth-1 yr.), Beginner (ages 1-3), Kindergarten (ages 4-6), and Primary (ages 7-9) children are coordinated by GC and NAD Children’s Ministries and will feature the new General Conference Alive in Jesus Sabbath School Curriculum, developed by GC SSPM!
Junior Youth (ages 10-15) and Senior Youth (ages 16-30) Sabbath Schools are coordinated by the GC Youth Department.
It is requested that parents pre-register for Babies through Junior Youth to avoid long lines at check-in. Use the QR code below to create a KidCheck account and pre-register. Then simply use your phone number for on-site check-in.
A parent or designated guardian must accompany every birth through Junior Youth child for check-in, and one parent (and only one) are required to stay with Baby, Beginner, and Kindergarten children. Parents are not allowed to stay with Primary and older children. Children must be picked up promptly by the pick-up person designated on your KidCheck account.
Senior Youth Sabbath School
The GC Youth Department hosted Sabbath School programs for senior youth featuring the inVerse Bible study guide in Ferrara Theater on both July 5 and July 12. The Sabbath School on July 5 began at 9:30 and was taught by Joe Reeves, editor of inVerse. The Sabbath School program on July 12 began at 9:00am and was taught by Vandeon Griffin, associate youth director of NAD.
Main Stage Global TMI Programs
The July 4, 7:00–9:00 pm, Friday evening program was filled with stories of how God was working through Global Total Member Involvement. A devotional by Mark Finley, exciting testimonies, inspiring music, and a baptism celebration made it a Spirit-filled event.
July 4 Global TMI Program Presentation Files:
Global TMI Introduction—PPT
Presented by Jim Howard, SSPM Director
Global TMI 2024-2025 video
Narrated by Ted Wilson, Former GC President
Global TMI Resources—PPT
Presented by Jim Howard, SSPM Director
The July 5, 3:00–5:00 pm, Sabbath afternoon program showcased how every department, ministry, and initiative could support local churches and their members in our shared disciple-making mission. Attendees heard stirring stories and uplifting testimonies from several departments engaged in Global TMI.
July 5 Global TMI Program Presentation Files:
Global TMI Is for Everyone—PPT
Presented by Jim Howard, SSPM Director
Lunch-Time Seminars
Located in room 255 on the second floor of the convention center, our 12:30–1:30 SSPM workshops were designed to train attendees in the best methods for making disciples of all ages
Sunday, July 6, 12:30-1:30
What Makes the New Alive in Jesus Sabbath School Curriculum So Special?
Presented by Nina Atcheson, Alive in Jesus Curriculum Manager and Senior Editor
Monday, July 7, 12:30-1:30
Discipling Young Adults Using the inVerse Sabbath School Curriculum.
Presented by Joe Reeves, inVerse Editor and SSPM Assistant Director.
Tuesday, July 8, 12:30-1:30
Sabbath School Alive! Tips for Teachers of the Adult Bible Study Guide.
Presented by Jim Howard, SSPM Director, and Cliff Goldstein, Adult Bible Study Guide Senior Editor.
Wednesday, July 9, 12:30-1:30
Global TMI—a Disciple-Making Plan for Every Member.
Presented by Jim Howard, SSPM Director.
Thursday, July 10, 12:30-1:30
Global TMI—Tools for Disciple-Making in Every Church.
Presented by Daniel Ebenezer, SSPM Associate Director.
Friday, July 11, 12:30-1:30
Exploring the Details of Alive in Jesus in Babies, Beginner, Kindergarten, and Primary.
Presented by Nina Atcheson, Alive in Jesus Curriculum Manager and Senior Editor.