By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC
Enjoy this interview with Tyson Quibell, the new Executive Pastor at Bread and Wine
What is your personal and ministry background?
I have spent the last 12 years in various ministry roles, including associate pastor and lead church planter in both Portland and Chicago. My wife and I have always been passionate and committed to seeing the Kingdom of God break into the world through the uniting of an unlike people. Over the years, we have been a part of planting and supporting different churches with this mission and vision in mind. Growing up in Canada, I’m highly accustomed to living alongside irreligious neighbors and love engaging those who are disillusioned and skeptical of Christianity.
What are you passionate about in ministry right now?
I’m passionate about seeing people be connected in our “new normal,” and seeing the church be the church in a deep divided world we currently find ourselves in.
How can we pray for you?
For God to use me in this new role to display his kingdom well in an unprecedented time. Also, for my family as we continue to transition to life back in Portland.
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Tyson:
What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
Coffee. Without question.
What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far?
Having to stop a church plant I spent a years planning for and moving across the country for a second time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Teaching, which I also do currently. I teach High School history as well and I absolutely love it.
Where is your favorite place to be?
I love visiting Hood River and the Fruit Loop in the Columbia River Gorge. My family and I spend a lot of time there in the summer in particular.
Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I’m a huge hockey fan. I was born into a long-line of Toronto Maple Leafs fans, and have continued to pass on the misery of that experience to my children.
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