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Family Reflection

I don’t know if I’ve ever reflected upon all that happened in a year unless it ws an insane year. It was a pretty quiet year for us, relatively speaking. That being said, here’s my stream of consciousness bullet list:

Prayer

Dear Wes, “I think we should pray as a region.” That was the text I got from a student leader while I was on the road, busy, and thinking to myself, “Yeah, we should,” but not really wanting to. I… Read More »Prayer

What a Day Holds

The simple answer to the question, “What do you do?” is a tricky one. My answer is typically, “I’m a pastor to healthcare professionals in the Western region of the US.” What that looks like is very diverse. I was… Read More »What a Day Holds

Timing of Equipping

I was on a call with my friend Neal in Madagascar when I received this text: Ordinarily, I might reply as I always have, pointing to resources, giving some advice, and approaching it pastorally while also being willing to stand… Read More »Timing of Equipping

Is it worth it?

I’ve shared before about measuring success. However, goals are met through a series of individual decisions. Turn right or turn left? Go to this place or don’t? Plan a trip a day early in hopes you can connect with someone… Read More »Is it worth it?

Community Update ’24

While the region is blessed with eleven “official” community chapters, many other areas meet regularly & community is shared and developed through sections, Women Physicians & Dentists in Christ (WPDC), Marriage Enrichment, and events like the upcoming Cannon Beach Pacific… Read More »Community Update ’24