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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:
Rumblings
By Todd Johnson, Senior Pastor at First Covenant Seattle It was a moment for me like none other. It was if our café had been bit by a large truck, without the impact, only the repercussions. I was having brunch with a friend in Pasadena earlier this month when the café shook. Typically the experience… Continue reading→
Welcome Youth leader Marco Bracamontes
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Erik Cave and Marco Bracamontes have a great conversation about Marco’s new area of ministry at Midway Covenant Church. Marco is also a musician and avid explorer. Welcome, Marco, to the conference. Say hello to Marco!
Post Traumatic Faith with Jill Riley
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Jill Riley shares with Erik her testimony of surviving trauma and mental illness. Jill’s journey eventually led her to writing a book called “Post Traumatic Faith”. Jill and Erik talk about the writing process and the hope that is presented through her story. To find out… Continue reading→
August Catch featuring Unite West Highlights
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Superintendent Greg Yee shares highlights from his experience at the west coast youth event, Unite West in San Diego this month. He and Jill Riley also talk about opportunities to connect with colleagues at upcoming fall events. For more information about the CIY journal
Sharing Jesus in Montana: Spencer Wallace
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC We are so pleased to welcome Spencer Wallace to Life Church in Helena, Montana. Here is a little bit about him. I was born in 1998 and grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma. My entire immediate family has always lived in the Oklahoma City metro area. I… Continue reading→
Introducing Rev. Nancy Sugikawa, Discipleship Coach
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC It is our joy to introduce Rev. Nancy Sugikawa to you. Nancy is the Discipleship coach for the Pacific Northwest Conference. Listen in as we talk about Nancy’s journey of faith, mushrooms, rain, and of course, discipleship. Take a minute and welcome Nancy to her new… Continue reading→
McMinnville Covenant Church 50th Anniversary
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Pastor Ted Yuen and founding member, Nancy Jo Hoover, share with Erik Cave their excitement surrounding the 50th anniversary of McMinnville Covenant Church. Yuen, Lead pastor and former co-lead and staff pastor has been there for 20 years and speaks of God’s faithfulness throughout their history…. Continue reading→
July Superintendents Report
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Greg Yee talks to us about the value of a strong leadership team and the fruitful outcomes a positive team can make. He commendsthe PACNWC leadership team and shares the value each one brings to the conference. We finished off by talking about leadership on the… Continue reading→
Addressing Youth Mental Health
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Pastor Andrew Kruse talks about resources and tips on helping students to talk about mental health. He shares ideas for both churches and parents that are valuable and insightful. Give Andrew a shout out. Contact him if you want to know more about this topic. Check… Continue reading→
Women’s Retreat 2024 Early Regisration
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Jo Wolfe, Chairman of the Women’s Retreat 2024 team, shares with us the exciting activities, dynamic speakers, and wonderful workshops that will be happening at Women’s Retreat 2024 September 20-22. You don’t want to miss this year. It looks to be exciting. The theme is “Immeasurably… Continue reading→