We are admonished to teach the words of Holy Script "diligently unto thy children," and to "train up a child in the way he should go" (Matthew 6:33, Deuteronomy 6:7, and Proverbs 22:6, KJV).
Thank you for visiting the NAD Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) website. From the very beginning, Adventists have focused on the importance of education and healthcare in improving people’s lives. Additionally, Seventh-day Adventists have recognized the importance of the care, nurturance and education of God’s precious little ones. Ellen G. White stated, “It is during the first years of a child’s life that his [her] mind is most susceptible to impressions either good or evil. During these years decided progress is made in either a right direction or a wrong one”, Child Guidance, p. 193. It is our desire to support you as you mold the lives, the minds, and the souls of God’s most precious gift—young children.
As ECEC is a new extension of the North America Division Office of Education, we are in the beginning stages of learning and understanding your vision for ECEC as well as ways we can best support you. We invite you to complete the survey that follows as we would love to hear from you! Who is NAD ECEC? Each of us throughout every Union across the Division working together to “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” Proverbs 22:6
Associate Director of Early Childhood Education
North American Division, Seventh-day Adventist Church
Previous Associate Director of Early Childhood Education
Pacific Union Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church
Associate Director of Early Childhood Education,
North Pacific Union Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church
Children’s Ministry Director, Oregon Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church
Charity Espina,Teacher, MA, Spring Creek Adventist School, Montrose, CO
Kathryn Hickerson, MAT,
Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, Berrien Springs, MI
Teacher, Spring Creek Adventist School, Montrose, CO
Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, Berrien Springs, MI
Special Thank You to GraceLinks of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for their contributions and permission to use their bible stories and video clips.
Blog ECEC is a vital ministry of the church and service and evangelism is happening everyday! Read more about some of our "Seed Sowers" and the transformational work that's taking place across the Division.
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To provide young children with Christ-centered, developmentally-appropriate experiences in safe, nurturing environments that are aligned with the beliefs and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.