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The Catch of the Week is a bite-sized update focusing on telling the story of our conference. We do this primarily through interviews with church members, staff, and event leaders. This year we celebrated baptisms, reflected on events, tackled challenges, welcomed new staff, supported outreach projects, checked in on our church plants, and got to know our conference staff. 38 blog posts were added to our website and featured in our Friday newsletter. Visit our blog at the link below to catch up, or click on any of the previous issues links.
Previous Issues:
Who are you connected to? With Greg Yee
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC Superintendent Greg Yee shares a 2-minute video reflecting on Spring and Summer around the conference and introduces a written article about his meeting with Neurotheologian Jim Wilder. Watch and read on to celebrate God at work, learn more about Dr. Wilder’s books, and hear Greg’s call to discipleship focused on…Continue reading→
Global food and gift market in Spokane
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant Pastor Rob Bryceson talks with Jill Riley about the Global food and gift market that The Gathering House is hosting and sponsoring in Spokane, WA. With refuge resettlements increasing in the valley, the church is dedicated to helping immigrants begin to establish business and commerce. With the help of local…Continue reading→
Safe Sanctuaries Training May 31st
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant Debbie Taylor, Mending the Soul ministry conference coordinator and Rev. Heather McDaniel, Director of Spiritual Formation at Bremerton UMC, join Jill Riley to talk about the May 31st Safe Sanctuaries training at Monroe Covenant Church. Debbie and Heather share their passion for this initiative that is focused on equipping leaders…Continue reading→
Annual Celebration Highlights and Memories
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC Our 135th Annual Meeting last week in Bellingham filled me with renewed hope. We are living in a time where uncertainty and division seem to press in from every side. The world aches with grief, fear, and a longing for something steady, solid and dependable. It would be easy, even…Continue reading→
Children/Family Ministries with Nancy DeJong
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant Pastor Nancy DeJong spends some time with us sharing her passion for children and family ministries. Post-Covid, ministry models have changed, parents and caregivers are tired but the church still has the power to break through the the weariness and share the light of Jesus. Nancy is both the national…Continue reading→
Reflection on Sankofa with Pastors Phil, Jim and Erik
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant Jim Sequeria interviews Erik Cave and Phil Berlin about their recent Sankofa journey. Jim leads Erik and Phil through the emotions, challenges, inspiration and conviction to lead the church well that the journey inspired. Traveling through five states, the men walked the footsteps of Martin Luther King and learned much…Continue reading→
Youth Pastor Isaiah Dombach of Helena, MT
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant Erik Cave and Isaiah Dombach sit down to talk about the new role of Youth Pastor that Isaiah has assumed. Raised in Montana and at Headwaters Covenant Church, Isaiah has come to love the church. He has a passion for passing on the word of God and spiritual disciplines to…Continue reading→
Expect Miracles! With Greg Yee
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC As you anticipate the glorious celebration of Easter, enjoy this article and video from Superintendent Greg Yee, who greets us from Taipei, along with PacNWC Pastors Andrey Khilchenko, Shaun Higgins, Michael Lee, Ian Cheng, Kurt Notehelfer, and Peter Sung. Greg sends words of encouragement to follow Jesus and expect miracles because…Continue reading→
Happy 5th birthday Seattle Chinese Covenant Church
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant Pastor Ian Cheng shares the story of starting Seattle Chinese Covenant Church in Bellevue, Washington. Starting from a vision from the Lord to plant in Bellevue, to launching one week before covid started in 2020, then merging with another church. God’s provision, grace and faithfulness have been with Pastor Cheng…Continue reading→
Josh Cramer and Resurrection Covenant (Boise, ID)
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet Josh Cramer and hear about Resurrection Covenant, here’s your chance! Enjoy this conversation between he and Jill Riley. Josh talks to us about his call to start Resurrection Covenant, how the church is growing and about the culture of Boise, Idaho. Send…Continue reading→