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One of my areas of oversight here at Quest has been the Global Presence ministry. As we have sought to form partnerships, care well for our missions folks, and discern how to involve our little church in the world, a theology of Global Presence has emerged. As I continue to share, educate, and invite collaboration … Continue reading
There is so much going on in the world, and I’m posting about some interior processing that’s been on my heart and mind as I try to articulate for myself what it means to be a minister. What it means for me to be a minister. I apologize for looking inward, when so often we … Continue reading
Some shots from the NPC Annual Meeting tonight: As promised, I’m posting a few pics from the NPC Annual Meeting, along with some abbreviated notes from what I presented. Our longer testimonies and personal backgrounds were included in a handout given to those attending, and the seven of us were each given 5 minutes to … Continue reading
I’m blogging live from the NPC Annual meeting here in Clackamas, Oregon. Eastridge Covenant Church is our gracious host, and we are all enjoying their beautiful new facility, including the coffee bar. What does a denomination’s local annual meeting look like? For the North Pacific Conference, which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, it’s … Continue reading
This afternoon I took another ride on Metro Transit to meet a fellow woman in ministry downtown to catch up on life, doing ministry in Seattle, and what we’re looking for in the future. While downtown is the midpoint for us to meet, it also provided us with a chance to dine at FareStart, an … Continue reading
This past week has been a blur. For the first time, we decided to host a service of some sort during each night of Holy Week at Quest, including a wonderful Seder dinner (GREAT job Jeff and Jen Roach and C-Group) on Maundy Thursday. Following yesterday’s Easter Service at Whittier Elementary, a once-yearly opportunity to … Continue reading
Since Quest is right on the bus route to downtown, I usually catch the #15 if I’m meeting a Quester for lunch near their workplace. Bus culture in Seattle is very clear-dont’ make eye contact, don’t talk to anyone you don’t know, and for heaven’s sake, don’t try to make friends. This is the bus, … Continue reading
Everyone is talking about the 10 greatest Christian books out there, books so critical if you don’t read them, you might not be able to figure out this whole faith thing. They’re good books for the most part, but I can’t get over the fact that we same to recycle most of the same books, … Continue reading
I was in the Parent’s Room at Quest this morning, chatting with a family from Tanzania who have come to the U.S. to study. As their two and a half year old son played, the father marveled at how many people were sitting in service. He shared of his experience performing concerts at churches around … Continue reading
A church that suffers no persecution but enjoys the privileges and support of the things of the earth—beware!—is not the true church of Jesus Christ. Archbishop Oscar Romero, March 11,1979 Today is the anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero. I’ll confess that before I went to Catholic School, I had no idea who … Continue reading
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