Summer has finally arrived in the Northwest and summer time seems like a good time to ponder. Lately I have been doing a lot of reading and reflecting on the health of the pastoral profession. I am taking a class at Bethel Seminary entitled Personal Well-Being & Ministry Effectiveness. The preparation for the course has [...]

When I read 2 Corinthians 6: 3-13, I  see how Paul laid out his life  for the gospel.  As I talk with pastors I sometimes hear their own stories of fatigue, stress and conflict.  There is no doubt the ministry can take it out of you.  I know from my own experience a few years ago, [...]

I read an interesting article the other day that I think has significant insight for our Converge Northwest team.  As we take the Jesus message to the northwest we know that we need to plant more churches.  And we also know that the commitment to church planting does not come without a price.  But how many churches [...]

I think the only thing that has remained consistent since I came into this role is change.  And that continues. 
To make a long story short, I will let you know that the Converge Northwest office, which has been located in Tacoma for the past 2.5 years, is moving the week of May 17, 2010 to [...]