A mosaic of churches working interdependently together to transform lives and communities
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Meet Julia Navidi, Youth leader at Cascade Covenant Church! Julia tells us about the call of God on her life, drawing her to youth ministry. She also talks about her education and passion for geology.
Send Julia a note welcoming her to the PacNWC!
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Portland Pastor Jelani Greenidge shares with us his new book “Undercover Prophets – Pursuing Stand-Up Comedy to Talk about What Matters Most”. Jelani shares his journey of communicating the gospel that has taken him through the worlds of worship ministry, hip-hop, and writing in addition to comedy. Listen in as we talk about his passion to express the realities of Christ and the Gospel message.
To purchase “Undercover Prophets”
Jelani would greatly appreciate an Amazon or Goodreads review after you read the book!
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Superintendent Greg Yee invites the conference to the Annual Celebration in the Portland area on April 18-20. In addition to business meetings and workshops we will welcome our President Tammy Swanson-Draheim to the conference to share a word of encouragement.
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Take this opportunity to get to know Mark Meredith, Church Planting Coach for the PacNWC. His experience with church planting and mentoring is a great asset to our conference. Hear his heart for spreading the gospel through the new and creative works that God is doing.
Send Mark a note of encouragement or for inquiries into church planting in the PacNWC.
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Rev. Dawn Taloyo, Associate Superintendent of the PACNWC introduces us to Rev. Adria Willette-Leonardo, the new Associate Pastor at Bellingham Covenant Church. Adria shares with us her love of creating spaces where people can encounter the Holy God, whether it be through art, music or other creative means. She also tells of her love of books and nature. Welcome, Adria, to our conference family.
Send Adria a note welcoming her to the PacNWC!
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC
Enjoy this 8-minute video introducing Christian Griffith, the new Youth Pastor at Encounter Church in Mercer Island, WA. You will learn about Christian’s background on the East Coast, his family (including his dog), and his favorite place.
Reach out to Christain to welcome him at christian@encountereastside.org.
You can find Christian’s Facebook Profile here.
Christian’s favorite books: Reading While Black, The Color of Compromise, and Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools.
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC
Pastor Greg welcomes in the New Year by sharing what God is speaking to his heart for the conference. He shares about the primacy of prayer, discipleship and dependence on the Holy Spirit in 2024.
To send Greg a note.
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC
Help us welcome Worship Director Emily Bila from Cedarcreek Covenant Church. She loves worship arts and being in the outdoors. We are thrilled you are in our conference, Emily!
Send Emily a note to welcome her!
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC
Pastor JD Tuell talks with Jill Riley about the planning, excitement and happenings around the fall youth retreats MUD and THUNDER.
Send JD a note to offer encouragement and prayer
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC
Chaplains Lisa Eastman and Ken Morse give us a window into their work and life at Covenant Living at the Shores. They share the high points of their jobs and what makes them passionate about serving their community at the Shores. Pastor Lisa began her ministry at the Shores Fall of 2022 and Pastor Ken started this Fall.
Send Lisa or Ken a note requesting more information or to offer encouragement