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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:
Getting to know Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC Jim Sequeria turns the tables on Erik and interviews him about his conference work, family, challenges and love of chocolate chip cookies! Send Erik a note to help us celebrate and appreciate his work in our conference.
Welcome back to the PACNW Dean Soule!
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC Dean Soule, Associative Pastor of Family Ministries at Faith Covenant in Sumner, WA talks with Erik Cave about coming back to his hometown in the PacNWC. He shares about his heart for integrating family ministries into the life of the church. Help us welcome Dean to the… Continue reading→
Will we be students of the global church?
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC Part 3 of 4 of my reflections at year 10: Last month, several Seattle area pastors and leaders interacted with a mission team from Top Church, a Taiwan Covenant church in Taipei. They came to Seattle to work with our church plant Seattle Chinese Covenant (Bellevue) as they hosted a… Continue reading→
Meet Aaron and Jacqui Crumrine
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC Meet Aaron and Jacqui Crumrine, the new Co-Lead Pastors at Selah Covenant Church. In this ten-minute interview, you will learn about their history and family connection to Selah, their partnership in ministry, and their passion for teaching and motorcycles. Reach to Aaron and Jacqui: Visit Selah Covenant… Continue reading→
Talking Mission Vitality with Nick Pringle
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Rev. Nick Pringle and Associate Superintendent Dawn Taloyo have a conversation about Cedarcreek Covenant Church’s recent journey through “Finding your why” – a resource available to churches through Mission Vitality. If you would like to know more about this resource contact Dawn and check out the information here. Continue reading→
Meet Elijah Brown from Spokane, Washington
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Erik Cave and Elijah Brown, new youth pastor at City Covenant Church in Spokane, Washington, talk about Elijah’s passion for people and especially for the youth of City Covenant. Take a minute and introduce yourself to Elijah and welcome him to the conference!
Restoring the Foundations, Women’s Retreat 2023
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Confession. In over thirty years of ministry I have never been to a women’s retreat. I have deftly avoided such gatherings, perhaps taking myself too seriously to be involved in that activity. I’m not sure why I felt that way. Perhaps it was the time women ministers were invited… Continue reading→
How will we invest?
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC Fall blessings to you as kids go back to school and we enter cooler weather. I hope that summer was filled with new adventures and a centering rest that has brightened your spirits. Bring on The Big Dark! If you didn’t get a chance to read last month’s article please… Continue reading→
Superintendent Greg Yee is celebrating 10 years with the Pacific Northwest Conference. We gathered some current and former colleagues to share their congratulations and thanks to Greg. Featured in this video:
Better Together in Portland
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Three churches in Portland joined their congregations together for the month of July. They worshipped together for the entire month, inviting guests speakers from the conference and national office to share vision and encouragement.