By: Michel Aguinaga

On March 14, 2026, the Pathfinder Bible Experience Union-Level Testing was held at La Sierra Academy gymnasium, bringing together 27 teams from across every conference in the Union and welcoming nearly 500 attendees for a day of worship, fellowship, and biblical study. This year, Pathfinders were tested on their knowledge of Isaiah chapters 1–33, demonstrating remarkable dedication to Scripture memorization and understanding. 

The Southeastern California Conference was well represented with eight teams participating: 

• Beaumont SDA Church: Team Mountain Movers 

• Mentone SDA Church: Team Bold, Team Courageous, Team Endeavor 

• Riverside Korean SDA Church: Team Peanut Butter Eaters, Team Plant Based Eaters 

• Loma Linda Korean SDA Church: Team Biblical Bananas, Team Rising Cubs 

We are thrilled to celebrate that all eight SECC teams earned first place, advancing to the Division-level Pathfinder Bible Experience testing at Camp Hawthorne, Florida. 

We are also grateful for the support of our local clubs: the Arlington SDA Church Pathfinder Club prepared lunch for over 300 attendees, and the Kansas Avenue SDA Church Pathfinder Club provided a meaningful color guard ceremony during the opening and closing worship services. 

Thank you to all Pathfinders, leaders, volunteers, and families who made this event such a success. We continue to pray for our teams as they prepare for the next level! 

Michel Aguinaga is the Associate Youth Director for Club Ministries of the Southeastern California Conference.