A few times every year, the Pastoral Team heads off to Pacific Beach for a retreat to spend time together asking God what He has in store for us as a church in this next season. I love our times spent sharing meals, praying, going for runs on the beach, studying Scripture, toasting marshmallows, and […]
Disciple-making As Lifestyle
We knew the name, Doug Burleigh, for nearly two years before we ever met. He is known to this community as a friend, pastor, as the guy who does that stuff in Russia, as a former YoungLife president, and as the one who introduced us to the original 90 Day Challenge. I will always remember him […]
Some further thoughts on the Supreme Court Ruling
While on vacation, I had the privilege of listening to Pastor Larry’s powerful sermon from last week about how the Holy Spirit is on the move. Specifically, he addressed how we ought to respond to the recent Supreme Court ruling which determined that same-gender marriage is a constitutionally protected right. Larry reminded me that though […]
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Return from Haiti
It’s been a little over a week since our return from Haiti, and quite honestly, it has taken every bit of that time to understand some of the stories and experiences to adequately represent the trip. Here are a few snapshots of some lasting impressions: We love World Relief. As many of you know, one […]
Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Fourth of July to those of you who are reading this E-bulletin today! This is my and Jennifer’s first July 4th holiday in Gig Harbor since moving from Southern California last fall. We are looking forward to some luscious, juicy BBQ burgers and a full display of fireworks on Raft Island! July 4th always […]
Working in Orlando
Have you ever experienced the sweetness of unity? There’s a certain joy and wonder when a diverse group of people come together and celebrate, work, and cry together. There is laughter, a lightness in your breast, a feeling of connection with others that borders on intimacy. I hope that you’ve experienced this, either with friends […]
Coffee as a Love Language
Coffee is my love language (a tall half decaf Americano with steamed cream to be precise). Not only is it mildly addicting and lifeblood to this mother of young children, our coffee shop culture provides a place to gather. It gives us a chance to be in our communities, a place to sit with a […]
Haiti: History & Vision
Day Two – History and Vision Today was our first full day of learning, conversing and dreaming. We started off with a history lesson from Joseph, our World Relief representative in Haiti. We got a better understanding of how two centuries of history directly affect behaviors and beliefs today. When Joseph is asked, “Is Haiti […]
Acts 11 – By the Spirit We Are Restoring
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit gave orders through Jesus to the apostles (1:2). The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples through a baptism of the Holy Spirit (1:5). What did you learn about the Spirit-filled community? The purpose of the community being filled with the Holy Spirit is in […]
Golf and the Gospel
The golfing world has descended upon this little corner of the Unite States as we contest our national golf championship, the U.S. Open, at Chambers Bay Course. It is a thrilling privilege and, even if you have never picked up a golf club, it is impossible not to be aware of all that goes into […]