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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:
Anna Carlson, Church Visits for Cascades Camp
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC This week Jill Riley interviewed Anna Carlson about Cascades Camp and Conference Center. Anna shared exciting things about the upcoming camping season and invites churches and individuals to get involved in promoting what promises to be a great year for campers. For more information and to schedule a church…Continue reading→
Renewal and Revival
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC Have you ever experienced a miracle? Have you ever unmistakably heard God’s voice or seen some other kind of supernatural manifestation? I have. And we currently are reading and watching reports of thousands of college students that have as well, at Asbury University. Tens-of-thousands of pilgrims descended on the normally…Continue reading→
Lunar New Year in McMinnville
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC On Saturday, January 21st, Pastor Ted Yuen and many members of McMinnville Covenant Church participated in a Lunar New Year celebration. Pastor Ted is part of a newly formed group called the “Asian Heritage Association”, which hosted the event. The celebration was held at a large Asian-owned business in…Continue reading→
Paul Collard, Hall of Fame Inductee
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC This week Erik Cave interviews Paul Collard, Executive Pastor at Columbia Grove Covenant Church, as the most recent inductee into the Pacific Northwest Football Officials Hall of Fame. They talk about life lessons from ministry and football.
Exploring Call Retreat
By Rev. Sharon Anderson, retired Covenant Pastor and Spiritual Director “What is God inviting me into this next season?” “How might my gifts and experiences intersect with God’s kingdom work?” “Am I really being called to serve as a pastor?” These were some of the questions raised as a group of twelve women gathered for…Continue reading→
Midwinter Hope
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC It’s Friday afternoon and I’m just leaving Midwinter Conference, waiting for my flight back to SEA. As I walked through Terminal C here at JAX it felt like an after-party, as I ran into so many Covenanters also heading home. It was good to get last-minute conversations in and to…Continue reading→
Faith and Race Conference with Michael Thomas
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC This week Jill had the pleasure of interviewing Pastor Michael Thomas of Radiant Covenant Church. Radiant will host their first annual Faith and Race Conference this February 17-19. For more information go to http://www.faithandraceconference.com
Everyday Humility with David Robinson
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC This week I was excited to interview Pastor David Robinson, Lead Pastor of Beach Community Church in Cannon Beach, OR. David recently published a new book “Everyday Humility: Twelve Humble Steps Into a Life of Joy”. I had the opportunity to hear his passion for the relationship…Continue reading→
Introducing Jill Riley – PacNWC Communications Assistant
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC Enjoy this 8-minute interview with Jill Riley, the new Communications Assistant for the Pacific Northwest Conference. Jill will be working with me to produce the Catch of the Week. Learn about Jill’s ministry, personal, and writing background, her dreams for our content, and how to connect with…Continue reading→
Color Courageous Discipleship with Michelle T. Sanchez
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC Enjoy this 10-minute interview with Michelle T. Sanchez, author of Color-Courageous Discipleship, Color-Courageous Discipleship Student Edition, and the picture book, God’s Beloved Community. Michelle also serves as the Executive Minister for Make and Deepen Disciples. In this interview, you will learn about Michelle’s role in the ECC, what inspired her to write…Continue reading→