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The Catch is our primary public facing communications tool. The monthly version features articles and videos from Superintendent Greg Yee, conference and church events, highlights from our social media feeds, pastoral transitions, and updates from Cascades Camp and Conference Center. We have over 2200 subscribers to The Catch. Subscribe to the Catch at the link above.
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.
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC David Flippen, Children’s Ministry director at Selah Covenant Church shares his heart for children, ministry and family. He talks about being a barista for 15 years and about his family business. His energy and and passion is infectious and inspiring. Take a minute to get to…
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By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Jill Riley talks with pastors Nick Pringle and George Bedlion about the movement of their respective churches from temporary to permanent space. What affect does this have on their people, the vision and the finances? What resources were available to them to help navigate the changes?…
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By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Our pastor, Greg Yee, returned from a trip to China with a renewed and reaffirmed conviction that discipleship is essential to growth in churches locally and around the world. He shares the impact of his time there learning, worshipping and eating good food.
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Evelyn Madrid Fierro of Iglesia Esperanza Viva shares her experience being in leadership with the Emerge (young adult) retreat earlier this month. Evelyn’s passion for worship, leadership, young adults and fun is infectious and inspiring. Start making plans now for your young adults to attend next…
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By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Pastor Brad Bergfalk from Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon, Washington, shares his ministry journey. Brad has lived all over the country serving churches and, most recently, serving as long term interim pastors for churches in transition. Brad and Erik talk evangelism, love the the pacific…
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By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Chris Jones of Arlington United shares his love of amateur radio/HAM radio operation and its usefulness to the church. Fishnet was born out of a desire to allow churches to play a crucial role in disaster preparedness. Listen as he and Jill Riley talk about how…
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By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Superintendent Greg Yee and Pastor Tim Anderson highlight the importance of youth ministry. Greg emphasizes the conference’s ongoing support to this vibrant and vital area of ministry. Contact TIm Anderson with questions about youth ministries and Unite
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Thank you Pastors, leadership and delegates who were able to attend the annual meeting in Portland this month. For those who weren’t able to attend, here are some highlights, reports and videos of this celebration. Many blessings to each of you. 134th Annual Meeting April 20th,…
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By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Pastor Becca Worl of Pine Lake Covenant Church has a great conversation with Jill Riley about her passion for preaching, teaching and raising up the next generation. Becca is the children’s and youth pastor for the church and passionately loves her work, including smelly junior high…
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By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC The Pacific Northwest Conference welcomes Rosemary Haskins, Children’s Ministry Director, at Bethany Covenant Church. She shares her passion for children’s ministry, love of nature, God and family with us. Remember to pray for Rosemary and a blessing for her as she serves God within the church….
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