The Bible calls us to be a church that grows and build’s itself up, “…as each part does its work.” Developing and maximizing the spiritual gifts generally, but especially the leadership gifts, within our congregations are part of the cutting edge of ministry today. Maintaining strong and prophetic leadership while creating an atmosphere of teamwork and shared ownership often calls for new levels of personal growth and relationship building on our part.
The 2010 Church Builders’ Workshop is designed...
Twitter and Facebook have changed the way people interact and communicate. We “follow” one another through these online portals to learn about each other. This isn’t what Jesus meant when he said “Follow Me”, however.
The simple invitation from Jesus is not a casual invite. It is a call to an intense, personal, learning apprenticeship under a master. For Jesus’ followers, this is a relevant call to adventure, to new and bold challenges, and to changed lives.
In the wake of the devastation from two typhoons slamming through the Philippines, many are wondering about SOAR, the 2010 International Singles Conference scheduled for Manila next August.
Please register soon to take advantage of early bird conference rates and group discounts at the nearby hotels.
Guest Speaker
We’re happy to have Shawn and Lena Wooten as guest speakers! They currently lead the church in Kiev, Ukraine.
They are inspirational ministers, teachers and church leaders who have inspired thousands of disciples in their walk with God.
Churches in Seattle and South Sound Both Appoint Elders
Regional News
On Sunday, January 10, 2010, the Seattle and South Sound Churches of Christ met together in a special worship service to appoint four Elders to oversee our congregations. (Elders & Families pictured above) Boston International Church of Christ Elder Wyndham Shaw spent the weekend meeting with our congregational ministry leadership and Bible Talk Leaders, and appointed Lead Evangelist Scott Green and Ron Brumley (previously appointed Elder in two other churches) Elders to our congregation. Wyndham commended these men and their families as guardians of the congregation who have already demonstrated their capabilities, saying "Theiir spiritual and life experience demands that we seek and respect their wisdom." Scott & his wife Lynne have two children, Steven and Ariel. Both are disciples in campus ministries at George Washington and Gonzaga Universities. Scott & Lynne are pioneers in the faith, taking an amazing step of faith moving to the unfamiliar missionary field of Hong Kong and China in the 1980s, beginning the work that has seen thousands of disciples baptized into Christ. Ron & Linda have four children, all faithful disciples. They have served as an Elder couple in San Diego and Chicago and have been tireless in their service, traveling around to strengthen and encourage many churches around the world. Their eldest son, Greg and his wife Lisa are a pillar couple in the Eastside Region, with both of their children (Sarah & Tucker) faithful disciples as well!
As their first task as Elders in the Seattle Church, Scott & Ron appointed Eastside Region disciple Greg Tacher as an Elder. Greg serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Seattle Church of Christ. He and his wife Ruthann serve as Mission Town Group leaders in the Eastside Region. They are stellar lay-leaders in the church. Their sons Jake and Drew are baptized disciples, and their third son, Sam is part of the teen ministry. But beyond that, Scott shared his thoughts, "Greg has provided a great comfort in my life. He is one of the best friends in my life. But are we appointing him because he is one of my best friends of all time? Actually, it's the other way around. It is because he is a shepherd that we know him so well as a friend."
Finally, South Sound Lead Evangelist Daren Overstreet appointed Daryl Wallace. It was difficult for anybody to keep their eyes dry as Daren shared, "The title he's being given today is really the life he has lived for years...There is not a family or Bible Talk that Daryl and (his wife) Ruby have not been involved in. They are personally involved in the church in a way that calls me higher." Daryl & Ruby's son Marcus is married and serves as a full-time intern with wife Naomi in the campus and teen ministry. Their daughter Stephanie is a faithful disciple in Westside Region. She and her husband Terry served in the teen ministry for years and recently moved into the family ministry with the birth of their daughter.
It's hard to imagine that the Seattle and South Sound Churches could experience a more special worship service. The special performances of "When You Believe" by the Eastside Women's Choir and Darin Ford's special rendition of "O Happy Day" only accentuated the simple facts: These men and their families have done God's work - shepherding God's flock, raising their families faithfully, and endearing themselves to the congregation so much so that every member felt the spiritual celebration as they were commended before God. As we move forward as a church into our next chapter, we can rest assured that faithful and true men are in place to lead us as they follow Christ's example!
(Sourced from Seattle Church Website)
Hair Stylist Gets Baptized into The Lord
Local News
God has been reaching out to Sean for several years. After many years of sisters reaching out to Sean, their hair stylist, God would move his heart to eventually visit worship services. The Lord brought him out to the Singles Small Group lead by Manny and Lisa Trembley and to many activities within the Church. Over time, the Lord transformed him through studying the Word of God with a few brothers within the Church. Sean would also study the scriptures diligently and share that he was convicted about what he was studying. God softened his heart as he made the decision to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of his sin. It is truly because of God's grace that Sean was saved. To God be the Glory!
Campus Student Gets Baptized
Local News
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved - Jesus
Welcome our new brother in the Lord Steve!!!
Juarez Mission Trip: July 24-31, 2010
Local News
Cost is only $595 + Your Flight. This cost pays for materials, project manager, transportation, hotel stay, all meals (breakfast luch and dinner), fuel, lodging in Mexico, training, visit to an orphanage, visit with the Southwestern International Church of Christ in El Paso and memories that will last a life time. Get Registered asap. Mail checks payable to "Spokane Christian Church" at the address below, write in Juarez Missions 2010 in memo.
Spokane Christian Church 2525 E 29th Ave Suite 10B, #266 Spokane, WA 99223
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On Sunday, January 10, 2010, the Seattle and South Sound Churches of Christ met together in a special worship service to appoint four Elders to oversee our congregations. (Elders & Families pictured above) Boston International Church of Christ Elder Wyndham Shaw spent the weekend meeting with our congregational ministry leadership and Bible Talk Leaders, and appointed Lead Evangelist Scott Green and Ron Brumley (previously appointed Elder in two other churches) Elders to our congregation. Wyndham commended these men and their families as guardians of the congregation who have already demonstrated their capabilities, saying "Theiir spiritual and life experience demands that we seek and respect their wisdom." Scott & his wife Lynne have two children, Steven and Ariel. Both are disciples in campus ministries at George Washington and Gonzaga Universities. Scott & Lynne are pioneers in the faith, taking an amazing step of faith moving to the unfamiliar missionary field of Hong Kong and China in the 1980s, beginning the work that has seen thousands of disciples baptized into Christ. Ron & Linda have four children, all faithful disciples. They have served as an Elder couple in San Diego and Chicago and have been tireless in their service, traveling around to strengthen and encourage many churches around the world. Their eldest son, Greg and his wife Lisa are a pillar couple in the Eastside Region, with both of their children (Sarah & Tucker) faithful disciples as well!
God has been reaching out to Sean for several years. After many years of sisters reaching out to Sean, their hair stylist, God would move his heart to eventually visit worship services. The Lord brought him out to the Singles Small Group lead by Manny and Lisa Trembley and to many activities within the Church. Over time, the Lord transformed him through studying the Word of God with a few brothers within the Church. Sean would also study the scriptures diligently and share that he was convicted about what he was studying. God softened his heart as he made the decision to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of his sin. It is truly because of God's grace that Sean was saved. To God be the Glory!
