Formation | Youth
Youth Work ~ A Relational Ministry
The most important thing for a successful youth ministry is a relational ministry. This is where it can be tricky because relational ministry doesn’t necessarily come with the most charismatic leader or the coolest young adult. It happens through a mutual building of trust between the youth and the leader.
Bishop's Notes
A weekend in the Tri-Cities
Once again this weekend the strong Spirit within congregations shone brightly. Amidst the economic challenges we all face, the congregation of St. Paul’s, Kennewick, let by an optimistic and enthusiastic Rector and Vestry, celebrated the day with Confirmations, Reaffirmations and Renewal of Baptismal Vows that signified greater emphasis on future possibilities than distress over persistent [...]
Foundation
Endowing the Future
Welcome to a new blog inviting discussion about the diocesan foundation. Still in its infancy, the vision of the foundation is to become an endowed source of funding for new and revitalized ventures in local ministry as well as Camp Cross, and to underwrite the episcopacy such that askings can be significantly reduced. What [...]
Bishop's Notes
Transition and fullness are reasons to be thankful
The word at St. Paul’s, Walla Walla was transition, from winter to spring, as evidenced by the tulip magnolias now in full bloom, and the startup of a new ministry now in fruitful partnership between Rector Birch Rambo and the people of St. Paul’s. Both transitions defined by openness to the future and readiness for [...]
