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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:
The In Between
The realities that hang in between Solomon’s time for everything, and a season for every [activity/event/matter] under heaven reminds us of our human experience. We know it all too well these days. Our hearts cry out as we see a seemingly growing number of heinous acts. The fruit of hatred ripens as so many voices… Continue reading→
Record Setting Year at Thunder
By Kara Harris, PacNWC Youth Commission Thunder Coordinator Thunder 2018 was a record-setting year with 485 participants between students and leaders. Thirty-three churches were represented. Rooms were at capacity. Meal times at Brightwood and Nisqually were at packed. The weather was amazing. The energy was high. The staff at Cascades Camp and Conference Center, as… Continue reading→
Refreshment, Renewal and Healing at the Clergy Retreat
By Kurt Notehelfer, Chair, PacNWC Ministerial Association Thank you to everyone who helped make our Fall retreat a great success! It was such a blessing to be able to gather with old friends and to make new ones, as well. As someone who is still fairly new to our conference, it was great to be… Continue reading→
How to Play the Game
By Peter Sung, Conference Coach, PacNWC Sometimes it can feel like there is only one way to play the game, and the church has to play by their rules. They make the rules because: They have more money; They are connected to mainstream culture; and They work towards a concrete product. The church is, on… Continue reading→
Necessary Space
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC Autumn greetings! I want to thank our executive board, who represent all of you, for granting me a five-week ministry renewal leave. The goal was mostly to disconnect and listen to God. I had a long list of things I wanted to accomplish including books to read, places to visit, and… Continue reading→
Domestic Violence Prevention Month
By Liz Mosbo VerHage, Associate Pastor | Global & Local Ministries, Quest Church Recent conversations within our ministerium, our church and nation more broadly, remind me again of the enormous weight of responsibility, and also the privilege that we as pastors have in our congregations, to steward well the care and healing and prevention of victims/survivors… Continue reading→
What I See In Church Planters
By Mark Meredith, Church Planting Coach, PacNWC “We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two.” Not just an ad slogan, but don’t you think it is just true? Isn’t it part of God’s design, that we acquire wisdom as we go? I am counting on it and it’s why I… Continue reading→
It is the Season for Retreats!
By Dawn Taloyo, Director of Pastoral and Congregational Health, PacNWC It’s the season for retreats….The Women Ministries Fall Retreat; Clergy, Staff, and Family Retreat; MUD. You get the picture. You may have heard me say this before, but to quote a favorite author of mine, “In times of retreat, we remember who we are.” And,… Continue reading→
Rob Mohrweis Installed as the Executive Director of Cascades Camp and Conference Center
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC The September 1st, 2018 Labor Day Family Camp Morning Worship Service included the installation of Rob Mohrweis as the new Executive Director of Cascades Camp and Conference Center. The entire service was great leading up to a fantastic celebration at the end. Rob’s family was in attendance… Continue reading→
Headwaters Covenant Celebrates 10th Anniversary
By Don Robinson, PacNWC Associate Superintendent Headwaters Covenant Church, Helena, MT, celebrated its 10th anniversary as a congregation this month. It was a full day of celebration. Here’s a description from Pastor Seth Dombach: “Thanks for all your prayers and support. We had a wonderful day celebrating God’s faithfulness in all that he has done… Continue reading→