Quotes from Conference

We had a wonderful time at Annual Conference this past week. It was great to see so many of you! About 150 pastors and leaders from Oregon and Washington spent three days doing church business and learning together. We worked and worshiped. We took communion and we shared a table. We remembered, honored, celebrated, and…

Next Steps …in relationships

Last week I shared that the theme of this week’s Conference is “Next Steps.” In Mark 3:14 we find some next steps Jesus took in his ministry – “He appointed 12—He also named them apostles—to be with Him, to send them out to preach.” From this passage we are asking ourselves three questions: How can…

Next Steps…

The theme of our Pacific Conference Annual Conference is “Next Steps.” It is based on Paul’s appeal to “keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). My prayer is that all of us will come away from our time together with specific “next steps” for our lives and ministry. LET’S TALK… During our morning devotions…

15 Things I’m Looking Forward to at Annual Conference

Today’s blog is an “in-house” memo, sort of. Most of you will not be attending our churches’ Annual Conference, but you may want to know some things going on at it. Each church is represented by their pastors and lay members. The dates are July 18-20, 2016. Please be praying for our time together. LET’S…