1. Cultivating Healthy Churches: Part One (Feat. Danny Chan)

In the premiere episode of CULTIVATE, host John H. Cress, President of the Southern California Conference, sits down with Danny Chan, Executive Secretary and Ministerial Director, to begin an essential conversation on what makes a church truly healthy. Together, they explore the first four key characteristics of a thriving church—unpacking practical insights, real ministry challenges, and actionable steps leaders can implement right away. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or deeply invested church member, this episode offers a grounded, honest look at how to cultivate stronger, more life-giving church communities.CULTIVATE is hosted by John H. Cress, President of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.This video is produced by the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, supporting local churches, schools, and ministries across our territory. Our mission is to exalt Christ by cultivating healthy churches and schools. 🔔 Subscribe for new videos each weekhttps://www.youtube.com/@SCCAdventists?sub_confirmation=1📰 Subscribe to Our NewsletterGet ministry updates, stories, and upcoming events:https://scc.adventist.org/subscribe🎙️ Listen to Our PodcastsThe Ministry Path — Conversations, tools, and encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders.https://open.spotify.com/show/1i1UfIeq551j9OSv0L9nz4?si=08f70dfb430f43a5Save It Spend It Share It — Practical, faith-based guidance on money, stewardship, and generosity.https://open.spotify.com/show/4dxZUfwdQRYdhyPaH8peqa?si=cd793aac21174bb9🌐 Visit Our Websitehttps://scc.adventist.org📱 Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook: https://facebook.com/sccadventists/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sccadventists/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sccadventistsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sccadventists