Pray for the planters, pastors, & others attending the CULTIVATE Evangelism & Discipleship conference today and tomorrow in Renton, WA.  Pray for the many speakers, including keynote speakers Pastor Kevin Sullivan (High Pointe Church, Graham WA) and Pastor Keith Wieser (Resonate Church, Pullman WA).  Pray God would use the words of these men and others to equip and challenge participants to be active in evangelizing and discipling in their communities and congregations.

Pray for our partners: Pray for Resonate Church, led by Keith Wieser.  Resonate is a collegiate church planting network currently with 15 sites in 6 states, both on college campuses and off.  

Pray for these teams as they begin to engage the thousands upon thousands of students starting or returning to colleges around the Northwest this fall.  Pray for many opportunities for gospel conversations, leading to many salvations and baptisms.  

Pray for the pastors and leaders of Resonate, that they would continue to discern where God is leading them to plant next, and that they would have wisdom as they continue to pour into students, that the next generation might know Christ!

Pray for Martin Leyva and Go Iglesia, in Woodland, Washignton.  Martin is planting Go Iglesia as a part of the Go Church Family Network to reach the surrounding Hispanic community.  Pray for him, his wife Graciela, and their grown children Martin Jr (and family) and Grace as they passionately reach out with the Gospel to the lost and hurting.

Pray for Planter Sahara Chea, and Southeast Asian Ministry (SEAM) in Tacoma, Washington.  SEAM was planted primarily to reach Cambodian refugees in the greater Seattle area.  They are doing so in a large part by outreach to meet practical needs in the community.  Pray that their ministry would be effective in communicating the love of Christ and result in many entering the Kingdom!

Pray for Sahara's wife, Sima, and their girls Bella and Lyna.

Pray for the Christian teachers and students around the Northwest as they resume school this week.  Pray that they might be salt & light to their classmates, fellow teachers, and administration.  Pray they would remain strong in their faith in the face of our increasingly challenging culture, and that many would be won to faith by their conduct.

Pray for Tom Tang and New Creation Chinese Church in Beaverton, Oregon.  Pray for growth in believers, that they would be bold in proclaiming their faith, and seek to grow in their walk with the Lord.

Pray for Tom, his wife Jessi, and their children as they reach out to the Mandarin-speaking people in and around thier community.

Pray for planter David Ginn and Two Bridges Church in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.  Pray for them as they invest in the people in their community, doing life together.  Pray for opportunities to have Gospel conversations.  Pray they would be a strong influence for Christ in an incredibly liberal neighborhood.

Pray for David's wife, Jennifer, and their kids Arya and Jameson.

Pray for our Partners: First Baptist Church, Henderson, Texas. Pray for Senior Pastor David Higgs and his staff as they lead their church to reach their community with the Gospel.  Pray for Mike Head, who oversees leading missions teams to the Northwest to support multiple plants through construction, training, and support for outreach camps.  We are thankful for your partnership!

Pray for rePlanter Shawn Snyder & Living Hope Church in Medford, Oregon.  Pray for open doors as they reach out to their community.  Pray for the leaders that they are developing through their residency program, that they would learn and be sent out to plant / replant. Pray for mature believers to join their efforts and walk alongside the Snyders.

Pray for Shawn, Tina, and their kids Aaron, Rileyann, Rachael, and Wayne, as they serve tirelessly and faithfully.

Pray for Stuart Bell & City Center Baptist Church in the heart of downtown Seattle, WA. Pray they will be faithful to carry the light of the Gospel to downtown Seattle. Pray for breakthrough conversations that lead to new life. Pray for encouragement as they till this hard, hard soil.

Pray also for his wife, Lisa, as she labors alongside him for the Kingdom!

Pray for our partners!  Pray for Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, led by Senior Pastor Duane Brooks.  Tallowood has a rich history of partnering with church planting in the Northwest, assisting with multiple church plants in various ways, including New Creation Fellowship (Planter Tom Tang), GO Church PDX (Planter Dustin Payne), GO Church (Planter Mark Ford), and Northwest Collegiate Ministries (led by Ken Harmon).

Pray for Minister of Missions & Evangelism Jeremy Scott as he leads Tallowood in partnering with church planting in the Northwest.   Pray that Tallowood will be greatly blessed as they are a blessing to our Northwest churches.

Pray for Planter Mike Samuels and Hope in the Grove Church in Cottage Grove, Oregon.  Pray for an openness to the Gospel and boldness to have those conversations.  Pray for the body to be strengthened and bear much fruit.

Pray also for Mike's wife Brooke and their 3 beautiful daughters.

Pray for planter Ryan Sidhom & River City Church in Vancouver, Washington.

Pray that God would continue to grant the church influence in the city of Vancouver.  Pray for open doors to serve the felt needs of the community, and that this will give them opportunities to share the Gospel.

Pray for River City to be fruitful as they work towards multiplication on all levels.

Pray for Ryan's wife, Clarissa, and their boys Banner and Anchor.

Pray for Will Forrest & Summit LIFE Church in Issaquah, WA.  Located in the heart of Issaquah, please pray that they will be a light to their community.  

Pray also for Will's wife, Tiffany, and their awesome kids.

Pray for our partners: Pastor Dale Braswell and Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX.  Dale, a former Seattle area church planter, continues to have a passion for reaching the Northwest, and is partnering with several of our church plants in those efforts.  Pray these partnerships would bear fruit in both the Northwest and in their own church.

Pray also for Dale's wife Tina, and their two beautiful daughters: Hannah and Kaitlyn.

Pray for Ankhbayar Jigjid and Eternal Joy Mongolian Church of Seattle. Pray for their efforts to reach the Mongolian population in North Seattle and beyond with the Gospel. Pray for continued growth for those in their church. 

Please also pray for Ankhbayar's family - wife Badnaa, daughter Yesugen, & son Erkhes.

Pray for Planter Marcus Shambry and Project Truth Community Church in Vancouver, WA. Marcus has been leading Project Truth for over 5 years, while raising his three boys as a single father. Pray for him as he pastors and fathers his boys.

Pray for Project Truth as they seek to share the Gospel with their community.

Pray for Project Truth's outreach to their surrounding area, that there would be many open to Gospel conversations.  Pray for new relationships to develop and for lives changed by the Good News.

Pray for planter DJ Lowrance of Sola Church in Kennewick, WA. Pray they would be diligent to reach their neighbors with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and that they would find favor in their community.  We praise God for the growth they have seen, and pray for continued growth and maturity. Pray God will raise up strong, faithful leaders to walk alongside DJ and serve the body well.

Pray for DJ's wife, Candice, and their three daughters: Peyton, Alethea, and Raina.

Pray for Pastor/Planter Daniel Estrada and El Buen Pastor in Beaverton Oregon & their more recently planted campus in Vancouver, Washington.  Pray that God would raise up strong leaders and future planters as they seek to continue multiplying.  Pray for favor among the community, that hearts would be softened and ears would be open to hearing the Gospel.

Pray also for Daniel's wife Mary, as she serves alongside him in the work of the Kingdom.

Please pray for Yalid Fuentes and Highland Baptist Church Español. Pray they would be salt and light to the Hispanic community of Redmond, Oregon and be able to effectively reach the lost with the Good News.

Pray also for Yalid's wife Melissa, and their two kids Anna Grace and Seth.

Pray for Planter Nelson Castro & Point of Encounter in Hillsboro, Oregon. Please pray for continued growth, that God would raise up leaders and future church planters from within, and that he would give Nelson wisdom and guidance to lead the church well.

Pray for Nelson's wife Elena as she serves alongside him in ministry.

Pray for Mark Ford and Go Church in Ridgefield, WA, that God would continue to raise up strong leaders and disciple-making disciples.  Pray also for Mark and his wife Kristy as they prepare to plant another location of Go Church in the East County area of metro Portland.  Pray for God to raise up co-laborers for this work, and for open doors to reach this new community with the Gospel.

Go Church is part of a larger network, Go Church Family Network (aka Go Net), also led by Mark Ford.  Please lift up their existing church plants: Go Igelsia (Planter Martin Leyva) and Go Church - PDX (Planter Dustin Payne). 

Pray for our Partners!  Pray for Pastor Ross Shelton and Brenham's First Baptist Church in Brenham, TX.  Brenham's FBC has been a significant partner in the planting of Soundside Church in Tacoma (Planter Aaron Carpenter), and continues to desire to help the Gospel be planted in the Pacific Northwest.  Pray for wisdom for Pastor Ross and his leadership as they lead their church to reach their community, that they would be blessed as they are a blessing to so many others.  

Pray for Ross's wife Lauren, and their children Audrey, Libby, and Garrett.

Pray for Daniel Englehart and The Mountain Church in Des Moines, WA.

Please pray

• Praises for the new families God has brought to The Mountain
• for God to bring/raise up evangelistic people who have a heart to share the Gospel with their city
• for wisdom and discernment to lead well
• for the development of strong leaders who can in turn produce other leaders
• for continued growth
• as they seek to appoint another elder and more deacons

Please also be praying for Daniel's wife, Stephanie, and their three adorable girls: Addisyn, Avery and Ana.

Pray for rePlanter Shawn Snyder & Living Hope Church in Medford, Oregon.  Pray for open doors as they reach out to their community.  Pray for the leaders that they are developing through their residency program, that they would learn and be sent out to plant / replant. Pray for mature believers to join their efforts and walk alongside the Snyders.

Pray for Shawn, Tina, and their kids Aaron, Rileyann, Rachael, and Wayne, as they serve tirelessly and faithfully.

Pray for Planter Raoul Crisologo and Marysville Christian Fellowship.  Raoul and his wife, Belinda, are seasoned church planters.  They moved to Washington last summer to plant one of (hopefully) many new Filipino works along the north I-5 corridor, in conjunction with partner church Mt Vernon Christian Fellowship (led by Planter/Pastor Cesar Muego).  Marysville Christian Fellowship launched in January 2023.  Pray that God would continue use the Crisologos and Marysville Christian Fellowship to reach their community for Christ.  

Pray for Planter Dan Busse and ReChurch in Post Falls, ID.  Pray for them as they build relationships with their neighbors and in the community.  Please pray for God to provide key leaders and core team members to plant alongside the Busses.  Pray for partners to join them in their plant through financial support, prayer, mission teams, and advocacy.

Pray also for Dan's wife Morgan, and for their kids Philip, Katy, Caleb, and Makayla.  

Pray for Ricardo Barber & One H.O.P.E. Church in Portland, OR.  Pray for their outreach ministry Urban Wings Aviation and Aerospace Leadership Club.  Pray that God would continue to open doors for Gospel conversations, and that many hearts would be changed.  Pray for Ricardo and his leadership, that they might be unified and strengthened as they lead and serve the body.

Please also pray for Ricardo's wife Menya, and their kids Taylor, Hope, Faith, and Tytus.

Pray for Planter Sam Mhlanga and Bread of Life International Fellowship in Kent, Washington.  Pray for their congregation as they minister in their community, especially to African immigrants (Sam and his wife, Judith, are originally from Zimbabwe).  Pray for open doors as they share the Gospel with those they encounter.  Pray for the second plant they are starting in Tacoma area, that they would have favor with the people and their hard work would bear much fruit.

Pray also for Sam's wife Judith, and their children Blessing, Shalom, Prosper, Emmanuel, and Joseph.

Pray for our Partners: Richard McKay, Lead Missions Pastor at Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas.  Pray also for Lead Pastor Jason Parades, Executive Pastors Jim Parks and Jared Yates, and all of the staff at Fielder as they strive to glorify God through all they do.  We are so grateful for the long-standing partnership of Fielder with the Northwest, and their vision to see God at work across the nation and around the world.  Pray that they would continue to listen to God's leading and follow hard after Him in all they do.

Pray also for Richard's wife Glyn, and their 3 adorable children.

Happy birthday America!  Pray for our country, for her leaders, for God's church throughout the country and specifically in the Northwest.  Pray we would be beacons of hope in the darkness, and that God would grant favor to our efforts to grow His Kingdom.

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. " - I Timothy 2:1-2

Pray for Planter Rich Hutchins and Stilly Valley Church with campuses in Stanwood and Arlington, WA. Please pray for strength and encouragement as they minister in their communities, that the work they are doing will lead to Gospel conversations and changed hearts.

Please pray for God to raise up leaders to serve alongside Rich and his family. Pray for Rich as he works bi-vocationally, that he would manage his time effectively.

Pray for his wife Jill, as she labors alongside him, as well as for their children: Clara, Natalee, Trey, Uriah, and Sadie.

Pray for rePlanters Matt & Tiffany Holdahl as they rePlant Calvary Baptist Church in Albany, Oregon. Pray that God would continue giving them favor in their community. Pray their basketball ministry would open doors for Gospel conversations. Pray for daily encouragement as they faithfully minister to their congregation and reach their neighbors.

Praise God for His recent provision! The church's aging building with a leaking roof has been an ongoing source of concern and prayer, which He answered recently in the form of an amazing mission team from North Carolina.  Tiffany shares: 

"We hosted a mission team from NC this week. They put a new roof on our church, remodeled several spaces, landscaped, ran a basketball camp, and so much more. But the biggest blessing were the friendships we made. My heart is full to the brim. I'm overwhelmed by the goodness of God."

Please also pray for their children as they serve with their parents: Bradyn, Charley Ann, and Abram.

Pray for Planter Roy Swihart & Cowboy Church Bow, in Bow, WA.  Pray for continued favor in their community and beyond as they minister to those in need, as well as sharing the Good News of the Gospel.

Pray for Roy's wife Amy and their children as they work tirelessly to serve and grow His Kingdom!

Pray to the Lord of the Harvest, that He would send out workers into His harvest.  Pray for those serving faithfully around the Northwest, that they would not grow weary in doing good, but know that their labor in the Lord is never in vain.  Pray our pastors and planters would catch a vision for multiplication, and begin sowing the seeds to see new churches birthed in 2023 and beyond.

Please pray for Joosung Kim and Love Tree Church in Issaquah, WA.  Pray they would have many opportunities to reach those in their community with the Gospel.  Pray for open hearts and eyes to see where God is moving.

Pray also for Joosung's wife Ellen and their four children as they minister alongside Pastor Kim.

Pray for Planter Steven (Yu) Sun and Living Water Chinese Baptist Church in Federal Way, WA.  Pray for Pastor Sun and his leadership as they reach Mandarin speakers in the region.  Pray the church would grow strong and that many would come to saving faith.

Pray also for Steven's wife, Li Lin, and their children Charity & Joseph.

Pray for Chul Hong Kim and Grace Korean Baptist Church in Springfield, Oregon.  Pray for Pastor Kim and his wife Ouny as they seek to reach first and second generation Koreans in the Springfield area and on the college campus with the Gospel.  

Please pray for catalytic Planter Jimmy Cruz as he plants Hispanic churches in Pasco, Yakima, and Pullman, WA.  Pray for him as he develops leaders and as they reach out to their communities with the Gospel.  Ask the Lord for open hearts and that Jimmy would be wise with his time and energy. Pray for the new Hispanic Biblical Institute that has been started in Pasco, that it would flourish and produce strong, godly leaders for future church plants.  Praise God for all he is doing in Eastern Washington!

Pray also for Jimmy's wife, Marie, and his sons Jose & Roger.

Pray for planter Donghyeok Kim and First Love Church of Seattle in Issaquah, Washington.  Pray for Pastor Kim as he strives to share the Gospel with the Korean population on the Eastside.  Pray for his wife Sunmi, his daughter Youri  and son Eunyou as they work alongside Pastor Kim to reach the Koreans on the Eastside.

Pray for Planter Dustin Payne and Go Church PDX, being planted in Portland, Oregon.  Pray for Dustin, his wife Dawn, and their kids Lyra, Auron, and Senai as they develop small groups across the city that will then be gathered into a larger weekly gathering.  Pray specifically that God would draw leaders to the area and to this new plant to join the Payne's in planting Go Church PDX.  Pray for patience and endurance as planting in the Northwest is a slow, slow process.  Pray even now that God would bring into Dustin's path those with hearts sensitive to the Gospel, and that he would have boldness to share the truth in love, resulting in changed lives!

Pray for catalytic planter Boris Alfaro and Comunidad Cristiana Renuevo in Salem, Oregon. Boris has been planting for many years now, and has seen multiple campuses birthed over the years.  He is active beyond his own work in assisting to recruit and train new Hispanic planters throughout Oregon, as well as serving as a catalyst with NAMB.

Pray for Boris' lovely wife, Teresa, especially as she serves as an Elementary School Principal in Salem.

Pray for lead planter Adam Bonus and co-planter Dan Baber as they work to plant Grace Church in Pasco, WA.  They are currently laying the groundwork for a formal launch in Fall 2023.  

Pray that the soil of Pasco would be prepared and that God would call others to join the launch team.  Pray for receptivity to the Gospel, and for boldness to proclaim it.  Pray for provision of a meeting space in exactly the right place at the right time.

Pray for Adam's wife Kim and their kids Emily, Nathan, and Abby (pictured), as well as Dan's wife Kara and their kids Hudson, Ezra, Isaac, and Adalyah.  

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Pray for Planter Jason Page and Makers Church Northwest in Portland, Oregon.  Pray for this new plant, that they might be effective in reaching their neighbors and community with the Gospel.  Pray for open doors and changed lives.

Pray for Jason's family - wife Meagan, and kids Olivia and Magnolia.

Pray for Planter James Maze and Cowboy Church of Darrington.  James is planting the church in Darrington, and also pastors an established church in Everett (Silver Lake Baptist Church).  Pray for him and his wife Linda as they navigate all the challenges that come from an unconventional church plant.  Pray they would continue to have open doors to the horse and rodeo communities as they work, live, and share the Gospel among them.  Pray for strong partners to walk alongside them as they plant, to provide resources and encouragement.

Pray for Planter Jordin Crow, who is planting a campus of Living Hope Church in Ashland, Oregon.  Pray for favor as he ministers on campus at Southern Oregon University.

Pray also for Jordin and his fiancee, Renee, as they prepare for their marriage this summer and their future life together.  Congratulations!

Pray for our partners: Pastor Greg Pickering and Brazos Pointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson, TX. They have been long-time partners with the Northwest, supporting through resources, prayer, soul care, and even sending of planters!  Please pray for Pastor Greg and his leadership, that they would lead their body with Godly wisdom.  Pray for Brazos Pointe Fellowship, that they might receive back blessings ten fold for their generous spirit of partnership with planting in the Northwest.  We are thankful for you!! 

Pray for Planter Oscar Cruzado and Iglesia Cristiana Cristo Vive in Edmonds, Washington.  Pray for Oscar and his wife Gladys as they minister to the Hispanic population of North Seattle.  Pray for encouragement and refreshing as they serve tirelessly to see the lost come to faith.

Pray for Planter Patrick Grant and Woodstock Community Church in SE Portland, Oregon.  Pray they would be effective in reaching their community with the Good News.  Pray for encouragement as they labor in the hard soil, that at the right time they will see a harvest!

Pray for Patrick's wife Jennifer, and their kids Riley (14), Kyler (12), Jacob (11), Michael (11), and Taegan (7).

Pray for Planter Noe Flores and Iglesia Bautista Trinidad in Springfield, Oregon.  Pray they would have great success in sharing the Gospel among the Hispanics in their community, and that many would be added to their number.  

Pray also for Noe's wife Yolanda, and their daughter Noely.

Pray for Planter Dave Elliff & Roots Community Church in the Roosevelt & Ravenna neighborhoods of Seattle, WA.  Pray for Dave and his team as they seek to be a beacon of light in what is a challenging city full of hopelessness and darkness.  

Pray for Dave's amazing wife, Mary, and their six adorable littles: Caroline, Caleb, Elijah, Emily, Kate, and baby Annie!

Pray for Planter Joshua (Nghia) Nguyen and Light of God Vietnamese Church in Longview, Washington. Pray this young church would be effective in reaching the Vietnamese community around them with the Gospel.

Pray for Joshua's wife Lan Thi Dang, as she serves alongside him in ministry.

Pray for Planter/Pastor Joel Kim and Portland Vision Church.  Pastor Kim planted Rejoice Church in Beaverton, and in 2022 joyfully completed a merger with First Baptist Korean.  Pray for this integrated church, that they might be united fully under one vision to see the Lost found in Christ.  Pray for Pastor Kim, his wife Joy, and the church leadership as they labor fervently for the King and Kingdom.

Pray for rePlanter Jeff Dankenbring and Freedom Hill Baptist Church in Sweet Home, Oregon. Jeff and his wife, Simone, are working to lead their plant to be a light in their community, a hope for the lost and hurting. Pray for them as they work to build relational bridges to the community while at the same time deepening partnership among other churches. 

Pray for David (Sung) Lee & Erica (Myungok) as they plant Puyallup Korean Baptist Church in Puyallup, Washington.  Pray God would infuse their body with a passion to share the Gospel with the lost, and that hearts would be open to hearing the truth about Jesus.  Pray for their children, John , Amy , and Daniel as they grow and labor alongside their parents on behalf of the Kingdom.

Pray for our partners: Aaron & Tiffany Zavala and their ministry Equip Worship.  The Zavalas have been active in equipping and training worship leaders and teams for church plants and churches.  We are so thankful for how they have partnered with us to lead worship for our Church Planting Retreat, as well as other events, and to be a resource in the Northwest!

Pray that they would be blessed with strength and energy as they pour out into others.  Pray for their sweet baby boy, Aden, that he would grow healthy and strong, and walk faithfully with the Lord.

Pray for Planter Jeremy Cook, and Pioneer Church in Corvallis, Oregon.   Please pray that Pioneer Church would continue to grow in diversity - in both age and ethnicity - and that they continue to see more and more lives transformed by the power of Jesus.

Pray for Jeremy's wife Brooke, and their kids Berakah (19), Beraiah (18), Judah (15), JJ (13), Benjamin (10), Cedar (5), and baby Isaac (7 mo)(not pictured).  

Pray for Tyler Clark and Table of Hope Church in Puyallup, Washington.  Pray for open doors to reach their community with the Gospel.  Pray for the body to grow in their faith and step out boldly to serve the Lord.

Pray for Tyler and Tracia as they raise their four great kids: Amy-Lynn (16), Katie (12), Josiah (11), and Emmy (5).  

Pray for Planter Alonso Manzano and Iglesia Fuente de Vida.  Pray for Pastor Alonso and his family as they seek to reach the Hispanic population in Longview, Washington with the Gospel.  Pray for open hearts and a boldness to share.

Pray also for Alonso's wife Leydi, and their two beautiful daughters.

Pray for Pastor Nhut Nguyen and Vietnamese Heart 2 Heart Church (Vancouver, WA).  Pray they would grow in Christ and continue to multiply.  Pray for Pastor Nguyen as he leads the People of God Biblical Institute, developing, training, and deploying hundreds of leaders around the world, resulting in new church plants.  Pray for him and his network of leaders as they invest in these National and global leaders, and for the new churches being started. Pray they would be fruitful and reach multiple generations of the Vietnamese community with the Gospel.

Pray for Pastor Nguyen's wife, Trang Vo, and their children as they minister as well.

Please be in prayer for our Church Planting Retreat as it continues into day two.  Pray for the ladies, as they spend some quality time together and with Planting Wife Stephanie Englehart, encouraging one another and being encouraged themselves.  Pray for our breakout leaders, and for Keith Wieser as he shares in our main sessions on multiplication.

Pray for the planting couples and families as they enjoy some quality free time on the beach and relaxing, that this time away would be both a time of growth, but also a time of refreshing.

We are so thankful for the amazing team of people who run the Cannon Beach Conference Center.  They are currently understaffed and feeling the strain of wanting to be a blessing and yet not having the staff to do all they would like to do.  Pray for more people to join their team, and for refreshing and encouragement for all the workers who serve us so humbly and well!  Pray in thanksgiving for Esteban & Clara in the retreats department for helping us plan and facilitate an amazing time for our planting families! 

Pray for the many leaders from associations around the Northwest who are gathering at the retreat to connect with church planters and NWBC staff. Pray for these leaders as they seek God's direction through prayer, dreaming, and strategizing together.

Pray for safe travel home for everyone who participated in the retreat.

Please pray for the NW Church Planting Team today - Gary Irby, Tim Howe, Ivan Montenegro, Phil Peters, Wes Hughes, Rob Walker, Kent Staton, and Natalie Hammond - as we take a day to retreat together and find renewed vision and focus for the future.  Pray our time together would be sweet and refreshing.  Pray for wisdom and discernment, and for the Spirit's leading as we refocus, dream together, plan and strategize.

Pray for Martin Leyva and Ve Iglesia, in Woodland, Washington.  Martin is planting Go Iglesia as a part of the Go Church Family Network to reach the surrounding Hispanic community.  Pray for him, his wife Graciela, and their grown children Martin Jr (and family) and Grace as they passionately reach out with the Gospel to the lost and hurting.

Pray for our partner Joe Chambers.  A former Northwest pastor himself, Joe has been a huge support to our planters and pastors by providing Soul Care through conferences, gatherings, and individual meetings.  He is passionate about caring for the souls of our leaders.  Pray for him as he pastors his own church in Buena Vista, Colorado.  Pray for the Spiritual Retreats he leads for couples.  Pray for continued refreshing of his spirit as he ministers.  Pray for his wife Lynette, and his grown kids and precious grandkids.

Pray for Joe as he meets with some of our planters at the Church Planting Retreat next week.

Pray for Al Del Vecchio and Farm & Family Missions in Bow, Washington.  Al is planting while also continuing to serve in the Navy Reserve.  Pray for him as he ministers, that he might be able to steward his time well.  Pray for open hearts among those he comes into contact, and for spiritual growth in the church body.  Farm & Family Missions was planted as a part of Impact Multiplied, a church planting church/network in Skagit County.

Praise God and please also be in prayer for His leading and blessing over Anthony Shanander, who will plant a second location this month! Pastor Al helped train Anthony as the lead pastor for this plant, and God has opened all the doors for a Farm & Family Missions Church location in Acme, WA. They will meet Tuesdays @ 6pm at the Wickersham Bible Church (formerly Little Brown Chapel).

Pray also for Al's wife Christianne and their kids: Evangeline, Aurelia, and Carina as they serve alongside him in ministry.

Pray for Planter Pillsek Baek and Yesuan Korean Baptist Church in Lynnwood, Washington.  Pray God would bless their efforts to reach their community with the Gospel.  

Pray also for Pastor Baek's wife, Eunyeong Kim, and their two kids, Daeun and Jueun.

Pray for Planter Vergil Brown and Redemption Church in Portland, Oregon.  Pray for them as the reach out to the community around them with the Gospel. Vergil is an experienced church planter who serves as a guide to others.

Pray for Vergil's wife Kelsey, and their four kids: 

Olive (15), Lincoln (13), CoCo (9), Georgia (7).

Pray for Randy Burrows, as he pastors First Baptist Church (Dexter, Oregon). 

Randy is a catalytic rePlanter, who has assisted in getting multiple church rePlants going in Oregon.

Pray for him and his wife, Kandy, as they pour themselves into this vital work.

Pray for Living Hope Church and rePlanter Shawn Snyder in Medford, Oregon.  Living Hope Church was replanted in 2016, and has since planted a second campus in Ashland with planter Jordin Crow.  Living Hope has a robust intern program that is investing in future church planters and church leaders.

Pray for Shawn's wife Tina as she ministers alongside her husband, and for their kids Aaron, Rileyann, Rachael, and Wayne.

Pray for Planter Sahara Chea, and Southeast Asian Ministry (SEAM) in Tacoma, Washington.  SEAM was planted primarily to reach Cambodian refugees in the greater Seattle area.  They are doing so in a large part by outreach to meet practical needs in the community.  Pray that their ministry would be effective in communicating the love of Christ and result in many entering the Kingdom!

Pray for Sahara's wife, Sima, and their girls Bella and Lyna.

Pray for Tom Tang and New Creation Chinese Church in Beaverton, Oregon.  Pray for growth in believers, that they would be bold in proclaiming their faith, and seek to grow in their walk with the Lord.  Praise God for the growth they have seen in the last year! Pray that they would continue to see lives changed by the Gospel.

Pray specifically for their church as they have the joy of baptizing several this coming Easter Sunday!!

Pray for Tom, his wife Jessi, and their children as they reach out to the Mandarin-speaking people in and around their community.

Pray for Planter Adrian Lauran, and Word of Life Romanian Church in Portland, Oregon.  Word of Life was planted to reach the Romanian population in the city, but Adrian has a special passion to reach the next generation of Romanians with the Gospel.  Pray for them as they reach out to multiple generations and seek to share the Good News.  Pray also for Adrian's wife, Adriana, and their kids Ana, Filip, and David.

Pray for the Lord to raise up planters to reach the Afghani peoples in the Northwest. We currently do not have any SBC churches that are specifically reaching this people group.

Pray for planter David Ginn and Two Bridges Church in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.  Pray for them as they invest in the people in their community, doing life together.  Pray for opportunities to have Gospel conversations.  Pray they would be a strong influence for Christ in an incredibly liberal neighborhood.

Pray for David's wife, Jennifer, and their kids Arya and Jameson.

Pray for Stuart Bell & City Center Baptist Church in the heart of downtown Seattle, WA. Pray they will be faithful to carry the light of the Gospel to downtown Seattle. Pray for breakthrough conversations that lead to new life. Pray for encouragement as they till this hard, hard soil.

Pray also for his wife, Lisa, as she labors alongside him for the Kingdom!

Stuart also requests prayer for:

• This time of transition as our song leader/original member, Mike, is relocating this week.
• For the conversion of Dr. L. I just spent the day w him sharing the gospel.
• For God to send us faithful saints to strengthen the work here in downtown Seattle. 

The Muslim festival of Ramadan begins today.  Pray for the Muslims in the Northwest and around the world as they are intentionally more attuned to spiritual things during this season, that they might encounter the True and Living God.  Pray for Christians around the world to be emboldened by the Holy Spirit to share and exemplify the love of Christ.  Pray that God would call planters to the Northwest to specifically reach the Muslims in our area.

Pray for Planter Mike Samuels and Hope in the Grove Church in Cottage Grove, Oregon.  Pray for an openness to the Gospel and boldness to have those conversations.  Pray for the body to be strengthened and bear much fruit.

Pray also for Mike's wife Brooke and their 3 beautiful daughters.

Mike adds these specific requests.  Please pray for

• Healthy & Reproducing church- this is our number one prayer as a church
• Autonomy- New Hope Baptist Church is the planting church for HitG. We pray that one day in God's timing we would be autonomous
• Leadership Development- we have two young men that God may be calling to ministry. Please pray for them- Kevin & Evan
• Home Groups- starting next month we will offer (3) home groups at members' homes. We will fellowship, study, pray, and serve together throughout the year. 

Pray for Will Forrest & Summit LIFE Church in Issaquah, WA.  Located in the heart of Issaquah, please pray that they will be a light to their community.  

Pray for Will's wife Tiffany and their four awesome kids.

Pray for Tom Howe, who serves with our partners the Texas Baptists (Baptist General Convention of Texas).  Tom labors tirelessly to connect churches and leaders in Texas with church plants in the Northwest.  We are so thankful for his passion for our region!  Pray for Tom as he wears many hats and travels extensively to fulfill his role, that he would be refreshed and renewed even as he goes about his work.  Pray for his family as they support him in the work he does.  

(And yes, if he looks familiar, he IS our very own Tim Howe's twin! Tim serves NWBC as the Region 1 Church Planting Catalyst.)

Pray for John Peters and Living Water Fellowship of Dallas, Oregon.  Pray that they would be effective in reaching their community with the Good News. Pray for opportunities to speak into the lives of those around them.

Pray for John's wife, Cindy, and their grand-daughter Naomi, whom they are raising.  Pray for energy and renewed passion to daily pursue Christ and His Kingdom.

Pray for Muana Khuptong and Zomi Bethel Church in Portland, Oregon as they reach the Zomi ethnic group of people (predominately from Myanmar and India). Pray they would be bold to share the Gospel.

Pray for Muana's wife, Ziri, and their 3 adorable kids.

Pray for our Partners: First Baptist Church, Henderson, Texas. Pray for Senior Pastor David Higgs and his staff as they lead their church to reach their community with the Gospel.  Pray for Mike Head, who oversees leading missions teams to the Northwest to support multiple plants through construction, training, and support for outreach camps.  We are thankful for your partnership!

Pray for George Mungai and Neema Community Church in Everett, WA.  Originally from Kenya, George and his wife Pauline are reaching Kenyans and others in their community with the Gospel. Neema Community Church worships in Swahili and English. 

Pray for open doors for the Gospel to go forth.

Pray for their food ministry to the needy, that it would bear spiritual fruit.

Pray for Ankhbayar Jigjid and Eternal Joy Mongolian Church of Seattle. Pray for their efforts to reach the Mongolian population in North Seattle and beyond with the Gospel. Pray for continued growth for those in their church. Praise God for multiplication as they recently sent out a couple to plant a new church in Bellevue!  

Please also pray for Ankhbayar's family - wife Badnaa, daughter Yesugen, & son Erkhes.

Pray for the Network Leader School & Basic Training for Church Planting (NLS/BT) that is taking place today through Friday in Portland, Oregon.  Basic training is the nuts & bolts of planting a church, while NLS is essentially how to start your own network. Pray for the pastors & planters attending, that they would leave feeling more equipped for the roles God has called them to.  Pray for Gary Irby, Tim Howe, and the other teachers that they would communicate effectively and clearly.

Pray for Marcus Shambry and Project Truth Community Church in Vancouver, WA. Marcus has been leading Project Truth for over 5 years, while raising his three boys as a single father. Pray for him as he pastors and fathers his boys.

Pray for Project Truth as they seek to share the Gospel with their community.

Pray for Project Truth's outreach to their surrounding area, that there would be many open to Gospel conversations.  Pray for new relationships to develop and for lives changed by the Good News.

Pray for Planter Hem Pradhan and Emmanuel Bhutanese Church in Kent, Washington.  Pray that this church might be effective in reaching the Nepalese people in the Seattle area.  Pray for encouragement for Pastor Hem and his leaders, especially in light of many of their people moving away from the area.

Pray also for Hem's wife, Bidhya, and their three children: Austeen (20), Gloria (16), and Angi (9)

Pray for our Partners: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (BHBC) in Powder Springs, Georgia, led by Senior Pastor Matt Petty and Executive Pastor Marty Godfrey.  BHBC has been a faithful partner with the Northwest church planting over the years, as well as being blessed by the personal investment of their lead missions staffer Brian Foster in helping assess and serve our planters well.  Pray for the missions ministry as Brian transitions out of his role to focus on counseling.  Pray also for missions staffer Kimberly Reed, as she serves tirelessly to help BHBC be on mission locally and around the world.  We are thankful for you!

Pray for Planter Zac Minton and The Rock Church in Spokane, WA. 

Pray for the funds to be raised to build their "Hub", which would be a meeting location, training and sending facility, and community engagement space.

Praise God as they have the privilege of sending a family out on mission.  Pray they would thrive.  Pray also for leaders to rise up to fill the gaps left behind.

Pray for the youth group to grow and flourish, that many young adults will come to Christ.

Please pray for Zac's wife Nichole and their kids Isaac and Lilian as they serve tirelessly in the work of the Kingdom.

Pray for our Partners: First Baptist Church, Chipley, Florida.  Pray for Pastor Mike Orr and his team as they reach their community for Christ, that they might see lives changed by the Gospel! 

FBC Chipley are tireless prayer warriors for church planting in the Northwest, and we are so grateful for their partnership!  A special thanks to Chris Duncan, as he shares our NW Prayer needs with their body.  

Pray for Planter Nelson Castro & Point of Encounter in Hillsboro, Oregon. Please pray for continued growth, that God would raise up leaders and future church planters from within, and that he would give Nelson wisdom and guidance to lead the church well.

Pray for Nelson's wife Elena as she serves alongside him in ministry.

Pray for Planter Aaron Carpenter & Soundside Church in Tacoma, WA. Pray God will bless their outreach to their community, and that opportunities would arise to share the Good News.  Pray for their efforts to plant a second campus or church in a nearby neighborhood, that doors would be opened, the right leaders raised up/found, and that all the needs for this new plant would be provided in God's perfect timing.

Pray also for Aaron's wife, Nichole, and their kids William, Alayna, and Wesley.

Many of our more established plants and churches are walking currently walking through a variety trials - some struggling with outside factors, some battling issues from within.  Pray that God would sustain their churches, according to His will.  Pray for wisdom for the leaders as they make hard decisions.  Pray for all the believers involved, that they would not allow roots of bitterness, or anger, or disappointment to rob them of the joy of being a part of the body of Christ.  Pray that all involved would fight hard to maintain the spirit of unity and the bonds of peace, and that throughout each situation, God would ultimately gain glory.

Pray for Mark Ford and Go Church in Ridgefield, WA, that God will help them to reach more people for Christ.  Pray also for his wife Kristy as she serves tirelessly alongside Mark to build up the body and reach the unbelieving.

Go Church is part of a larger network, Go Church Family Network (aka Go Net), also led by Mark Ford.  Please lift up their three church plants: Makers Church (Planter Jason Page), Go Igelsia (Planter Martin Leyva), and Go Church - PDX (Planter Dustin Payne). 

Pray for Daniel Englehart and The Mountain Church in Des Moines, WA.

Please pray

• Praises for the new families God has brought to The Mountain
• for God to bring/raise up evangelistic people who have a heart to share the Gospel with their city
• for wisdom and discernment to lead well
• for the leadership cohort that is beginning, that those participating would develop into strong leaders who can in turn produce other leaders
• for continued growth
• for wisdom for a future meeting location, as the current location is only confirmed through April

Please also be praying for his wife, Stephanie, and their three adorable girls: Addisyn, Avery and Ana.

Click here to watch a full prayer update from Daniel.

Pray for our Partners: Richard McKay, Lead Missions Pastor at Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas.  Pray also for Lead Pastor Jason Parades, Executive Pastors Jim Parks and Jared Yates, and all of the staff at Fielder as they strive to glorify God through all they do.  We are so grateful for the long-standing partnership of Fielder with the Northwest, and their vision to see God at work across the nation and around the world.  Pray that they would continue to listen to God's leading and follow hard after Him in all they do.

Pray also for Richard's wife Glyn, and their 3 adorable children.

Pray for Pastor/Planter Freddy Joklur Jr. and Airway Heights Marshallese Church in Airway Heights, WA.  Pastor Freddy actually is pastoring Valleypoint Marshallese Church, while planting in Airway Heights and also serving as the English worship pastor at Valleypoint Church.  Pray that God will bless and multiply his time and resources, so he can effectively minister and not become weary.  Pray for God to raise up and strengthen leaders to work alongside him with both congregations.  Pray that they would be able to connect with many of the Marshallese people and for open doors to share the Gospel.

Pray for the Church Planter Wives. Church Planter Wives carry a heavy load between helping to plant the church and caring for their husband and kids. Planter Wives are often the behind-the-scenes, unsung heroes of a church plant. We are SO incredibly grateful for them!

February in the Northwest can include short, gloomy days. Much like the movie "Groundhogs Day," these can seem unending at times. The at-times bleak weather, coupled with the uncertainty often inherent in church planting, can lead to times of discouragement. Please pray for encouragement, refreshment, renewal, provision, and joy. Pray that each Church Planter Wife finds at least one close, local friend and confidante.  Pray that they will press into Jesus for refreshing and daily strength.

Pray for Planter Timothy Moore & Impact Multiplied in Mt. Vernon, WA.  Impact X is a church multiplication movement primarily based in Skagit County that includes micro churches, conventional churches, and Maximum Impact Training (MIT) for ministry leaders.  The churches and expressions of Impact X are having great effect - with new churches being birthed, leaders being trained and more overseas as well as locally!  Praise God for the increase!!

Pray for their ministry to continue to raise up leaders to send out.  Praise God for the 150+ baptisms last year, and the several already this year! Pray that these new believers would grow in their walk with Christ and bear much fruit.  Pray for consistent renewal and refreshing for the church leaders as they pour into discipling and multiplying relationships.

Pray for Timothy and Melissa as they pour themselves out for the sake of the Kingdom.  Pray that they would find space to rest and rejuvenate in the midst of this very busy season of life.

Pray for our partners: Pastor Greg Pickering and Brazos Pointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson, TX. They have been long-time partners with the Northwest, supporting through resources, prayer, soul care, and even sending of planters!  Please pray for Pastor Greg and his leadership, that they would lead their body with Godly wisdom.  Pray for Brazos Pointe Fellowship, that they might receive back blessings ten fold for their generous spirit of partnership with planting in the Northwest.  We are thankful for you!! 

Pray for Planter Dan Busse and ReChurch in Post Falls, ID.  Pray for them as they build relationships with their neighbors and in the community.  Please pray for God to provide key leaders and core team members to plant alongside the Busses.  Pray for partners to join them in their plant through financial support, prayer, mission teams, and advocacy.

Pray also for Dan's wife Morgan, and for their kids Philip, Katy, Caleb, and Makayla.  

Pray for Ricardo Barber & One H.O.P.E. Church in Portland, OR.  Pray for their outreach ministry Urban Wings Aviation and Aerospace Leadership Club.  Pray that God would continue to open doors for Gospel conversations, and that many hearts would be changed.  Pray for Ricardo and his leadership, that they might be unified and strengthened as they lead and serve the body.

Please also pray for Ricardo's wife Menya, and their kids Taylor, Hope, Faith, and Tytus.

Pray for our Multipliers Cohort, taking place today and tomorrow in Burlington, WA.  This is a gathering of planters/pastors who are actively engaged in multiplication, as well as those eager to learn and begin doing it themselves.  Pray for Pastor Timothy Moore (Impact Multiplied) as he shares his multiplication strategy, and for the conversations that will flow out of that.  Pray for more pastors and planters to catch the vision of thinking beyond addition to multiplication.

"Multiply in everything - disciples, leaders, small groups, churches, partners, and even networks."

 - Gary Irby, NWBC Church Planting Director

Pray for Planter Kevin Gibbs and Discovery Church Seattle (Greenwood / Phinney Ridge Neighborhoods) as they seek to reach their community with the Gospel.   Pray for open doors for conversations that lead to transformed lives.

Pray for Rebecca, and their sons - Barrett (Bear) and Cameron, and for their miracle baby girl who will be making her appearance this spring!

Pray for Tom Tang and New Creation Chinese Church in Beaverton, Oregon.  Pray for growth in believers, that they would be bold in proclaiming their faith, and seek to grow in their walk with the Lord.  Praise God for the growth they have seen in the last year! Pray that they would continue to see lives changed by the Gospel.

Pray for Tom, his wife Jessi, and their children as they reach out to the Mandarin-speaking people in and around their community.

Pray for Planter Sam Mhlanga and Bread of Life International Fellowship in Kent, Washington.  Pray for their congregation as they minister in their community, especially to African immigrants (Sam and his wife, Judith, are originally from Zimbabwe).  Pray for open doors as they share the Gospel with those they encounter.  Pray for the second plant they are starting in Tacoma area, that they would have favor with the people and their hard work would bear much fruit.

Pray also for Sam's wife Judith, and their children Blessing, Shalom, Prosper, Emmanuel, and Joseph.

Pray for Living Hope Church and rePlanter Shawn Snyder in Medford, Oregon.  Living Hope Church was replanted in 2016, and has since planted a second campus in Ashland with planter Jordin Crow.  Living Hope has a robust intern program that is investing in future church planters and church leaders.

Pray for Shawn's wife Tina as she ministers alongside her husband, and for their kids Aaron, Rileyann, Rachael, and Wayne.

Pray for rePlanters Matt & Tiffany Holdahl as they rePlant Calvary Baptist Church in Albany, Oregon. Pray that God would continue giving them favor in their community. Pray their basketball ministry would open doors for Gospel conversations. Pray for financial provision so they can care well for their older building. Pray for daily encouragement as they faithfully minister to their congregation and reach their neighbors.

Please also pray for their children as they serve with their parents: Bradyn, Charley Ann, and Abram.

Pray for Ryan Paterson and A Church Family Network (CFN).  CFN is a multiplying network of churches in Vancouver/Portland and beyond.  Pray for their residency program, as they raise up new planters from within.  Pray for them to be successful in multiplying churches, cohorts and gospel teams.  Ryan is a co-vocational planter, so pray for opportunities for him to bring the Gospel to the workplace as well as to his community.

Pray for Ryan's family - wife Rebecca, and kids Ashlyn, Caleb, Eli, Addy and Cora.

Pray for the Northwest Baptist Convention, Northwest Baptist Foundation, and Gateway's Pacific NW Campus as they move into their new building this week.  Pray that the space would be effective to allow these entities to serve the churches and people of the NW well.  Pray they would settle in quickly and smoothly.

Pray for Planter Fayze Hanna and Vancouver Arabic Healing Church in Vancouver, WA. Fayze and his wife, Eman El Said, originally from Egypt, are reaching Arab speakers in the Vancouver/Portland area. Pray for them, their children, and their church as they seek to minister to families, meeting both tangible and spiritual needs. Pray for open hearts to the Gospel. Pray for growth and unity among their members. Pray that they might be a catalyst for other Arabic churches to be planted in the Northwest.

Pray for Planter Rich Hutchins and Stilly Valley Church with campuses in Stanwood and Arlington, WA. Please pray for strength and encouragement as they minister in their communities, that the work they are doing will lead to Gospel conversations and changed hearts.

Please pray for God to raise up leaders to serve alongside Rich and his family. Pray for Rich as he works bi-vocationally, that he would manage his time effectively.

Pray for his wife Jill, as she labors alongside him, as well as for their children: Clara (12), Natalee (10), Trey (8), Uriah (6), and Sadie (4).

Pray for Eric Diaz and Abide Church in Pasco, WA. Eric is planting the church with his brother, Professor Adam Diaz. Abide Church is closely tied with Columbia Basin College and is reaching students and young singles and families in the Tri-Cities area. Pray they would be bold in sharing the Gospel, and that many would respond to the Good News. 

Pray specifically:

• that their access to the college campus would continue to grow
• for the students hearing the Gospel message, that they will have open hearts to understand and be saved
• for God to continue to raise up leaders from within the church both to lead within Abide and to plant additional churches

Pray for Planter Roy Swihart & Cowboy Church Bow, in Bow, WA.  Pray for continued favor in their community and beyond as they minister to those in need, as well as sharing the Good News of the Gospel.

Pray for Roy's wife Amy and their children as they work tirelessly to serve and grow His Kingdom!

Please pray for Joosung Kim and Love Tree Church in Issaquah, WA.  Pray they would have many opportunities to reach those in their community with the Gospel.  Pray for open hearts and eyes to see where God is moving.

Pray also for Joosung's wife Ellen and their four children as they minister alongside Pastor Kim.

Pray for Jonathan Lee and Connections Church in Federal Way, WA.  Connections Church is one of our newest plants, reaching the multi-cultural population (over 100 languages are spoken at home in the community) with the Good News.  Pray for strong leaders to be raised up from within and without to walk along side Jonathan and his wife Jessica as they labor in love over reaching the lost, caring for the body, and connecting in the community.  Pray also for their boys, Micah, Timothy, and Josiah.

Pray for Planter Hem Pradhan and Emmanuel Bhutanese Church in Kent, Washington.  Pray they would be effective in reaching the Bhutanese peoples in the region with the Gospel.  Pray for provision for their congregation, many of whom are refugees.  

Pray for Hem's wife, Bidhya, and their children Austeen, Gloria, and Angelina.

Pray for Chul Hong Kim and Grace Korean Baptist Church in Springfield, Oregon.  Pray for Pastor Kim and his wife Ouny as they seek to reach first and second generation Koreans in the Springfield area and on the college campus with the Gospel.  

Pray for Planter Steven (Yu) Sun and Living Water Chinese Baptist Church in Federal Way, WA.  Pray for Pastor Sun and his leadership as they reach Mandarin speakers in the region.  Pray the church would grow strong and that many would come to saving faith.

Pray also for Steven's wife, Li Lin, and their children Charity & Joseph.

Pray for planter Donghyeok Kim and First Love Church of Seattle in Issaquah, Washington.  Pray for Pastor Kim as he strives to share the Gospel with the Korean population on the Eastside.  Pray for his wife Sunmi, his daughter Youri (14), and son Eunyou (11) as they work alongside Pastor Kim to grow this fledgling church.

Pray for Planter Dustin Payne and Go Church PDX, being planted in Portland, Oregon.  Pray for Dustin, his wife Dawn, and their kids Lyra, Auron, and Senai as they develop their core group.  Pray specifically that God would draw leaders to the area and to this new plant to join the Payne's in planting Go Church PDX.  Pray for patience and endurance as planting in the Northwest is a slow, slow process.  Pray even now that God would bring into Dustin's path those with hearts sensitive to the Gospel, and that he would have boldness to share the truth in love, resulting in changed lives!

Pray for catalytic planter Boris Alfaro and Comunidad Cristiana Renuevo in Salem, Oregon. Boris has been planting for many years now, and has seen multiple campuses birthed over the years.  He is active beyond his own work in assisting to recruit and train new Hispanic planters throughout Oregon.

Pray also for his lovely wife, Teresa, especially as she serves as an Elementary School Principal in Salem.

Happy Giving Tuesday!  Pray for new partners for our church plants.  Pray that many would give sacrificially to support the missionary work in the Pacific Northwest.

If you're looking for a practical way to get involved in Giving Tuesday, why not consider a donation to a church plant?  Or you can give to our network overall here.  Tangible ways to support our planters could be a card of encouragement, gift cards for date nights, or if you're local, offers to watch the kids or provide a meal! Thanks for praying, and for being a blessing!

Pray for Planter Jason Page and Makers Church Northwest in Portland, Oregon.  Pray for this new plant, that they might be effective in reaching their neighbors and community with the Gospel.  Pray for open doors and changed lives.

Pray for Jason's family - wife Meagan, and kids Olivia and Magnolia.

Pray for Planter Frank Wood and Twin Rivers Community Church in Crooked River Ranch, Oregon.  Praise God for the completion this summer of their new building, and for the amazing partners that played a role in helping make that a reality.  Pray that God would draw many to Himself through the blessing of this facility to the community.

Pray for wisdom for Frank and his leadership as they lead the body to reach their neighbors with the Good News.  Pray also for Frank's wife, Vicky.

Pray for our Partners: Texas Baptists Church Starting Team: Tom Howe, Administrator Gloria Tillman, Regional Church Starters: John Silva, Daniel DeLeon, D. Earl Lewis, Lonnie Tucker, Clay Jacobson, and Jason Bryant.

Pray for the team as they connect with potential planters and partners today during the final day of their Annual Meeting.  Pray for encouragement, strengthening, and that God would bless the work of their hands, to grow His Kingdom!

Pray for Executive Director Randy Adams, as he wraps up NWBC's Annual Meeting and continues to lead our convention in the days ahead. Pray for wisdom and discernment, as well as renewed passion and vision for the future. as he leads our Convention team in serving the churches of the Northwest. Randy is a strong advocate for church planting. He has been in hundreds of the NWBC's over 500 churches. Under Randy's leadership, the Northwest Baptist Convention is the strongest that it has ever been.

Pray for Randy's wife, Paula, as she ministers alongside her husband to the pastors' wives and in various other ministries.

Praise God for the 22 new churches planted in the last year (Nov 2021 - Nov 2022)!  Pray these new works would develop strong roots and be salt and light in their communities.  Praise God for the variety of languages that have new plants, including many Hispanic plants, Vietnamese, Korean, and Marshallese.  Pray these new churches would bring the Gospel not only to their language groups, but that it would spread to their home countries.

Pray for Planter Jordin Crow, who is planting a campus of Living Hope Church in Ashland, Oregon.  Pray for favor as he ministers on campus at Southern Oregon University.

Pray for James & Chelsea Clark as they plant a campus of Resonate Church on the Western Washington University Campus in Bellingham, Washington.  Pray for the Clarks as they lead their team to connect with students and build Gospel relationships.  Pray for the students, that they would grow in their faith and make life-long commitments to living for Christ.

Praises to Jehovah Jireh, our provider, for His bountiful blessings!  Praises for the churches started, and for the lives changed.  Praises for the many ways He provides for His people.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pray for our partners: High Desert Baptist Association and Moderator Steve Heinze.  Pray for the pastors and churches that make up this association, that they would be salt and light to their communities.  

Pray for Planter Noe Flores and Iglesia Bautista Trinidad in Springfield, Oregon.  Pray they would have great success in sharing the Gospel among the Hispanics in their community, and that many would be added to their number.  

Pray also for Noe's wife Yolanda, and their daughter Noely (17).

Pray for Planter Alonso Manzano and Iglesia Fuente de Vida.  Pray for Pastor Alonso and his family as they seek to reach the Hispanic population in Longview, Washington with the Gospel.  Pray for open hearts and a boldness to share.

Pray for our Partners: Columbia Basin Baptist Association (CBBA) and Moderator Mike Malody.  Pray for their Annual Meeting, taking place tonight, that they would be strengthened and encouraged through this time together.  Pray the churches of this association would be emboldened to be a witness of God's grace and love to the communities around them.  Pray for strength, joy, and renewed passion for CBBA's pastors, that they might run the race well.

Pray also for Admin extraordinaire, Tina Hammack, as she serves the CBBA churches so joyfully and faithfully.

Pray for Planter/Pastor Joel Kim and Portland Vision Church.  Pastor Kim planted Rejoice Church in Beaverton, and in 2022 joyfully completed a merger with First Baptist Korean.  Pray for this newly integrated church, that they might be united fully under one vision to see the Lost found in Christ.  Pray for Pastor Kim, his wife Joy, and the church leadership as they labor fervently for the King and Kingdom.

Pray for Interstate Baptist Association and Moderator Troy Smith.  Pray for the churches of this association and their leaders, that they would be light and salt to the Greater Portland area.

Pray for Central Washington Baptist Association & Moderator Mike Gill.  Pray for their Annual Meeting tonight, that those that gather will be filled with joy and encourage one another.  Pray for the pastors of this association, that they might have strength and wisdom to lead their churches.  Pray for the churches, that they might be beacons of light to their communities.

Pray for Coast Baptist Association, specifically as they host their Annual Meeting tonight.  Pray for wisdom for the decisions before them.  Pray for the pastors and churches that make up this association, that they would have a sweet time of fellowship and be strengthened through the time together.  Pray for continued resilience for these churches, that they would not just survive, but thrive.  Thank you Lord for these lighthouses of Gospel Truth to the West Coast!

Pray for Planter Cesar Muego and Mt. Vernon Christian Fellowship in Mt. Vernon, Washington.  Cesar, in addition to planting, has been active in leading the Filipino Network to plant churches throughout the Northwest.

Pray for the church body, for continued growth and passion for reaching the lost in their community.  Pray for leaders to be developed and deployed to plant new Filipino works in the region and beyond.

Pray for Cesar's family - wife Reyma, and children Nathan (11) and Eliana (8), as they serve alongside him. 

Pray for Planter Stephen Ward and Resonate Church Spokane.  Resonate Church is a movement of collegiate church plants on numerous campuses in the Northwest and surrounding regions.  Resonate Spokane, however, is focusing on the city itself! Pray for Stephen, his wife Karis, and their kids (Brennan, Sydney, and Isabelle) as they engage their community, bringing the Gospel into work, friendships, and day-to-day life.

Pray for our Partners: Mt Baker Baptist Association (MBBA) in Northwest Washington, and Moderator Patrick Towell.  Pray for their upcoming Annual Meeting on Sat, Oct 22nd.  Pray encouragement and renewed fervor for these churches and pastors - many coming from small, rural areas that are filled with people struggling to make ends meet.  Pray they can be a light and a blessing to their communities, that the Gospel might shine forth in challenging times.  Pray they will stay the course and fight the good fight, knowing that the work done in the Lord is not in vain.

Pray for our Partners: Inland Empire Baptist Association (IEBA) in NE Washington / N Idaho, and Moderator Dan Brandel.  Dan and IEBA have been strategic partners, and key in identifying areas where church plants are needed, as well as coming alongside the new planters God has raised up to begin works in the surrounding areas.  Praise God for these faithful servants of the Lord!  Pray also for Dan's wife, Connie, who serves as Administrator for IEBA

Pray for IEBA's Annual Meeting, taking place tonight.  Pray it is a joy-filled time of reporting on what God has done and anticipating what He is going to do in the days to come.  Pray for deeper relationships among the pastors, and a strengthening of their churches.

Pray for those in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian.  Pray for the local pastors and planters as they minister amongst the devastation.  Pray for the churches in the area, that they would be the hands and feet of Jesus to their neighbors, and always be ready to share the hope they have in Christ.  Pray for the relief workers, specifically those with Send Relief that are helping relief efforts.  Pray that those ministered to by relief workers would be connected with local churches, and also that new churches would be planted as a result.

Pray for our partners: Olympic Baptist Association, led by Moderator Dan Panter.  Pray for their upcoming Annual Meeting this Saturday, Oct 15th.  Pray that it will be a time of unity and celebration.  Pray also for admin Rochall Kehm, as she ministers to the churches in this association.  Pray for the pastors of these churches, that they would be strengthened and encouraged as they lead their churches.  Pray these churches would grow in grace and truth as they reach their surrounding neighborhoods with the Gospel.

Pray for Pastor Nhut Nguyen and Vietnamese Heart 2 Heart Church (Vancouver, WA).  Pray they would grow in Christ and continue to multiply.  Pray for Pastor Nguyen as he leads the People of God Biblical Institute, developing, training, and deploying hundreds of leaders around the world, resulting in new church plants.  Pray for him and his network of leaders as they invest in these National and global leaders, and for the new churches being started. Pray they would be fruitful and reach multiple generations of the Vietnamese community with the Gospel.

Pray for Pastor Nguyen's wife, Trang Vo, and their children as they minister as well.

Praying for our Partners:  Pray for the Puget Sound Baptist Association (PSBA) and Executive Director Ron Shepard.  Pray for them as they gather this afternoon and evening for their annual Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting.  Pray for wisdom and guidance for Ron as he leads the association, and for the Executive Board Council and other leaders that serve alongside him in various volunteer roles.  Pray also for the awesome support team - Office Manager Tim Shepard, and bookkeeper Karen Davidian.

Pray for Miguel Mejia as he plants Iglesia Biblica Internacional in Lebanon, Oregon.  Pray for him and his wife Alba Aquino as they reach out to the Hispanic community around them with the Good News of the Gospel.  Pray for opportunities to engage in people's lives and to share Christ. 

Praying for our Partners:  Pray for SW Washington Baptist Association (SWWBA), and Moderator Ben Trigstad.  Praise for a great Annual Meeting, held on Sept 29th.  Pray for even deeper interaction and collaboration among the churches that make up this association.  Pray for unity, support, and encouragement for SWWBA pastors as they lead their churches to reach the SW region of Washington with the Good News of the Gospel.

Pray for Randy Burrows, as he pastors First Baptist Church (Dexter, Oregon) and rePlants in Oakridge, Oregon. Pray for insight as they begin to exegete that community and for relationships to develop with Persons of Peace in the area.

Randy is a catalytic rePlanter, who has assisted in getting multiple church rePlants going in Oregon. Pray for him and his wife, Kandy, as they pour themselves into this vital work.

Pray for Al Del Vecchio and Farm & Family Missions in Bow, Washington. Al is planting while also continuing to serve in the Navy Reserve. Pray for him as he ministers, that he might be able to steward his time well. Pray for open hearts among those he comes into contact, and for spiritual growth in the church body. Farm & Family Missions was planted as a part of Impact Multiplied, a church planting church/network in Skagit County.

Pray also for Al's wife Christianne and their kids: Evangeline, Aurelia, and Carina as they serve alongside him in ministry.

Pray for Martin Leyva and Go Iglesia, in Woodland, Washington.  Martin is planting Go Iglesia as a part of the Go Church Family Network to reach the surrounding Hispanic community.  Pray for him, his wife Graciela, and their grown children Martin Jr (and family) and Grace as they passionately reach out with the Gospel to the lost and hurting.

UPDATE: The conference has actually been postponed due to a family emergency.  We will be rescheduling it for a later date.

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Pray for the Network Leader School & Church Planter Basic Training that starts today and goes through Thursday in Gresham, Oregon.  Pray the attendees would gain key insights into planting a church / starting a network, and that this training would further the efforts to multiply the Kingdom in the Northwest and beyond.

Pray for training leaders Gary Irby, Tim Howe, and Natalie Hammond, as well as other guest presenters, as they share with participants.

Pray for Planter Sahara Chea, and Southeast Asian Ministry (SEAM) in Tacoma, Washington.  SEAM was planted primarily to reach Cambodian refugees in the greater Seattle area.  They are doing so in a large part by outreach to meet practical needs in the community.  Pray that their ministry would be effective in communicating the love of Christ and result in many entering the Kingdom!

Pray for Sahara's wife, Sima, and their girls Bella and Lyna.

Pray for Planter Vergil Brown and Redemption Church in Portland, Oregon.  Pray for them as the reach out to the community around them with the Gospel. Vergil is an experienced church planter who serves as a guide to others.

Pray for Vergil's wife, Kelsey, and their four kids: 

Olive (14), Lincoln (12), CoCo (8), Georgia (6).

Pray for Planter Mike Samuels and Hope in the Grove Church in Cottage Grove, Oregon.  Pray for an openness to the Gospel and boldness to have those conversations.  Pray for the body to be strengthened and bear much fruit.

Pray also for Mike's wife Brooke and their 3 beautiful daughters.

Pray for planter David Ginn and Two Bridges Church in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.  Pray for them as they invest in the people in their community, doing life together.  Pray for opportunities to have Gospel conversations.  Pray they would be a strong influence for Christ in an incredibly liberal neighborhood.

Pray for David's wife, Jennifer, and their kids Arya and Jameson.

Pray for Planter Adrian Lauran, and Word of Life Romanian Church in Portland, Oregon.  Word of Life was planted to reach the Romanian population in the city, but Adrian has a special passion to reach the next generation of Romanians with the Gospel.  Pray for them as they reach out to multiple generations and seek to share the Good News.  Pray also for Adrian's wife, Adriana, and their kids Ana, Filip, and David.

Pray for Planter Matt Boyd and Sojourn Church in Portland, Oregon.  Sojourn Church is focused on reaching the inner eastside of Portland,  Pray for them as they reach out to an incredibly diverse group of people with the Gospel.  Pray for open doors and opportunities to minister in their communities.  Pray they might shine boldly as a light for Christ in a dark part of the Northwest.

Pray for Matt's wife Andrea, and their boys Eliot, Liam, and Oliver.

Pray for God to raise up new churches and planters for Gig Harbor, Washington. Positioned just west of Tacoma, the city is experiencing rapid growth. It is on a trajectory to grow from a population of 17,000 to over 35,000, as new housing is exploding - subdivisions mostly, but some multi-family housing. 

Pray for Stuart Bell & City Center Baptist Church in the heart of downtown Seattle, WA. Pray they will be faithful to carry the light of the Gospel to downtown Seattle. Pray for breakthrough conversations that lead to new life. Pray for encouragement as they till this hard, hard soil.

Pray also for his wife, Lisa, as she labors alongside him for the Kingdom!

Stuart shares some specific ways you can be praying:

1) We are both recovering from bout with Covid. Thankful for renewed strength.

2) Several men from local shelters have been attending CCBC services for several months.

3) One of these men is completing membership classes and likely will be our first baptism.

4) Ask God for faithful believers to be added to our membership.

5) Thankful for a new financial partner!

Pray for Will Forrest & Summit LIFE Church in Issaquah, WA. Located in the heart of Issaquah, please pray that they will be a light to their community.

Pray for Will's wife Tiffany and their four awesome kids.

Pray for our children as they begin returning to school.  They are on the front lines of spiritual warfare in this world.  Pray they would be rooted and established in Christ, that they would know Whose they are, and that they are fearfully and wonderfully made just as He designed them to be.  Pray against the confusion of identity this world is throwing at them.  Pray they would be salt and light to their friends and teachers, and that God would use them to grow His Kingdom.

Pray for Living Water Fellowship and planter John Peters.  Praise God for His provision - LWF had outgrown their current space, and at exactly the right time they became aware of the former First Baptist Church of Dallas, OR building (read the whole story in our latest newsletter!).  They held a successful VBS there this summer, and are having their grand opening in the new location Sept 18, 2022.  Pray for open doors for renewed connection between this space and the surrounding community.  Pray for John, his wife Cindy, and their leaders as they lead their church to engage the lost and disciple believers.  Pray this transition brings about much new growth!

Pray for Muana Khuptong and Zomi Bethel Church in Portland, Oregon as they reach the Zomi ethnic group of people (predominately from Myanmar and India). Pray they would be bold to share the Gospel.

Pray for Muana's wife, Ziri, and their 3 adorable kids.

Pray for the many Believing school teachers who are preparing for this new school year.  Pray they would be spiritually prepared for the warfare they will face daily.  Pray they would have opportunities to share the love of Christ with their students and that Gospel seeds will be sown.  Even in our public schools where they cannot speak loudly, let their lives and actions speak for them and bear fruit in Gospel conversations and changed lives.

Pray for the church plants who are seeking to actively engage their local schools.  Pray that they would encounter a Person of Peace who will open doors for them to be active in the schools and be able to be salt and light to students, teachers, and staff.

Pray for George Mungai and Neema Community Church in Everett, WA. Originally from Kenya, George and his wife Pauline are reaching Kenyans and others in their community with the Gospel. Neema Community Church worships in Swahili and English, and celebrated their one-year anniversary on June 26th!

Pray for open doors for the Gospel to go forth.

Pray for their food ministry to the needy, that it would bear spiritual fruit.

Pray for Ankhbayar Jigjid and Eternal Joy Mongolian Church of Seattle. Pray for their efforts to reach the Mongolian population in North Seattle and beyond with the Gospel.  Praise God for the joy of 5 recent baptisms of Believers!!  Pray they will grow in the knowledge and wisdom of Christ.  Pray for the leaders of the church, and the potential of sending out some as planters in the future.

Please also pray for Ankhbayar's family - wife Badnaa, daughter Yesugen, & son Erkhes.

Pray for our partners!  Pray for Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, led by Senior Pastor Duane Brooks.  Tallowood has a rich history of partnering with church planting in the Northwest, most recently assisting with multiple church plants in various ways, including New Creation Fellowship (Planter Tom Tang), GO Church PDX (Planter Dustin Payne), GO Church (Planter Mark Ford), and Northwest Collegiate Ministries (led by Ken Harmon).

Pray for Minister of Missions & Evangelism Jeremy Scott as he leads Tallowood in partnering with church planting in the Northwest.   Pray that Tallowood will be greatly blessed as they are a blessing to our Northwest churches.

Pray for Marcus Shambry and Project Truth Community Church in Vancouver, WA. Marcus has been leading Project Truth for over 5 years, while raising his three boys as a single father. Pray for him as he pastors and fathers his boys.

Pray for Project Truth as they seek to share the Gospel with their community.

Pray for Project Truth's upcoming Back-to-School Party on Aug 27th, that many would participate and their hearts would be touched and stirred by this loving church.  Pray for new relationships to develop and for openness to spiritual matters.

Pray for Planter Zac Minton and The Rock Church in Spokane, WA. 

Pray for the funds to be raised to build their "Hub", which would be a meeting location, training and sending facility, and community engagement space.

Pray for the commitments made by the body to increased evangelism this year, that they would press on to finish the second half of the year more fervent and committed than the first half.

Pray for the youth group to grow and flourish, that many young adults will come to Christ.

Please pray for Zac's wife Nichole and their kids Isaac and Lilian as they serve tirelessly in the work of the Kingdom.

Pray for our NW Multiplying churches as they strive to raise up leaders and continue to reproduce.  Pray for sustainability in the multiplication - that it would not just be rapid reproduction that lasts only briefly, but rather solidly planted and healthily growing new works.  

Pray for more churches to think about, desire, and pursue multiplication.

Pray for Tom Howe, who serves with our partners at the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT).  Tom labors tirelessly to connect churches and leaders in Texas with church plants in the Northwest.  We are so thankful for his passion for our region!  Pray for Tom as he wears many hats and travels extensively to fulfill his role, that he would be refreshed and renewed even as he goes about his work.  Pray for his family as they support him in the work he does.  

(And yes, if he looks familiar, he IS our very own Tim Howe's twin! Tim serves NWBC as the Region 1 Church Planting Catalyst.)

Pray for Planter Mark Ford and Go Church in Ridgefield, WA.  Pray that God will help them to reach more people for Christ.  Praises for the 40 people that attended evangelism training recently.  Pray they will take what they learned and have strategic Gospel conversations with neighbors, friends, and strangers God places in their paths.  Pray for much fruit to result from this commitment to sharing their faith!

Pray also for Mark's wife Kristy as she serves tirelessly alongside him to build up the body and reach the unbelieving.

Go Church is part of a larger network, Go Church Family Network (aka Go Net), also led by Mark Ford. Please lift up the launching of their three church plants this year: Makers Church (Planter Jason Page), Go Igelsia (Planter Martin Leyva), and Go Church - PDX (Planter Dustin Payne). 

Pray for new planters Dan & Morgan Busse, as they are literally moving across the country this week to begin planting ReChurch in Post Falls, ID.  Pray for their kids Philip, Katy, Caleb, and Makayla as they transition.  

Pray for them as they get settled in and begin to build relationships with their neighbors and in the community.  Please pray for God to provide key leaders and core team members to plant alongside the Busses.  Pray for partners to join them in their plant through financial support, prayer, mission teams, and advocacy.

Pray for Kent Staton, serving as NWBC Region 5 Church Health & Evangelism / Church Planting Catalyst. Region 5 encompasses Eastern Washington, NE Oregon, and Northern Idaho. Pray for Kent as he travels and meets with pastors and planters. Pray for wisdom as he helps churches navigate the decision to rePlant.

Pray for his wife Debbie as she supports Kent as he serves in this role.

Pray for Planter Daniel Englehart & The Mountain Church.  

Praise God for the joy of recent baptisms of 4 new believers!  Pray they would grow in their faith and become strong, faithful Christ-followers!

Please pray for God to bring/raise up evangelistic people who have a heart to share the Gospel with their city.

Pray for Daniel, for wisdom and discernment to lead well. Please also be praying for his wife, Stephanie, and their three adorable girls: Addisyn, Avery and Ana.

Pray for NWBC Church Planting Catalyst Phil Peters as he serves Region 2, 3...as well as parts of Region 1....and here and there in Region 5....  We are so grateful for Phil's willingness to go wherever needed to encourage, equip, and coach our planters!

Pray for his wife Elaine, as she supports him behind the scenes.

Summer in the Northwest is often challenging, as the beautiful weather and amazing outdoors often call even the most faithful attenders to skip church and enjoy the sun.  Pray that our planters would not be discouraged by lower numbers and sporadic attendance.  Pray they themselves would find time to step away for refreshment and renewal during this summer season.

Pray for Ricardo Barber & One H.O.P.E. Church in Portland, OR.  Pray for their outreach ministry Urban Wings Aviation and Aerospace Leadership Club.  Pray that God would continue to open doors for Gospel conversations, and that many hearts would be changed.

Please also pray for Ricardo's wife Menya, and their kids Taylor, Hope, Faith, and Tytus.

Pray for Tom Tang and New Creation Chinese Church in Beaverton, Oregon.  Pray for growth in believers, that they would be bold in proclaiming their faith, and seek to grow in their walk with the Lord.

Pray for Tom, his wife Jessi, and their children as they reach out to the Mandarin-speaking people in and around thier community.

Pray for children in the Northwest who are attending Vacation Bible School, Backyard Bible Clubs, Sports Camps, and other outreach ministries this summer.  Pray their hearts would be tender towards Jesus, and that He would use those who are hosting these events to share the Good News with these young hearts.  Pray for many new additions to the Kingdom this summer!!

Pray for Lance Caddel as he settles into his new role as NWBC Church Health and Evangelism Team Lead (formerly Joe Flegal).  Pray as he meets with his team and with pastors around the Northwest that he would have wisdom to make plans and chart a course that will equip, strengthen, and encourage our pastors to serve effectively in their churches.

Pray for Planter Kevin Gibbs and Discovery Church Seattle (Greenwood / Phinney Ridge Neighborhoods) as they seek to reach their community with the Gospel.   Pray for open doors for conversations that lead to transformed lives.

Pray for Rebecca, and their sons - Barrett (Bear) and Cameron.

Pray for the many missions teams that are coming to the Northwest this summer to serve alongside our church plants.  Pray they would be effective in helping the church plants build relationships in their communities and make connections on a larger scale than they can do alone.  Pray the trips will spur a greater understanding of the need in the NW, and stir hearts of future church planters/leaders/team members.  Pray also the church plants would be blessed and encouraged by these partnerships.

Pray for Ryan Paterson and A Church Family Network (CFN).  CFN is a multiplying network of churches in Vancouver/Portland and beyond.  Pray for their residency program, as they raise up new planters from within.  Pray for them to be successful in multiplying churches, cohorts and gospel teams.  Ryan is a co-vocational planter, so pray for opportunities for him to bring the Gospel to the workplace as well as to his community.

Pray for Ryan's family - wife Rebecca, and kids Ashlyn, Caleb, Eli, Addy and Cora.

Pray for our Partners: Tarrant Baptist Association (Texas).   Pray for Executive Director David Bowman, Church Starting Strategist Troy Wolfe, and the rest of the amazing team at Tarrant.  They have collaborated with us over the years to support church planting, and we are excited to see how God continues to allow us to cross-pollinate and encourage one another.

Pray for rePlanters Matt & Tiffany Holdahl as they rePlant Calvary Baptist Church in Albany, Oregon. Pray that God would continue giving them favor in their community. Pray their basketball ministry would open doors for Gospel conversations. Pray for financial provision so they can re-roof their older building's leaking roof this summer. Pray for daily encouragement as they faithfully minister to their congregation and reach their neighbors.

Please also pray for their children as they serve with their parents: Bradyn, Charley Ann, and Abram.

Pray for NWBC Church Planting Director Gary Irby as he leads church planting efforts in the Northwest.  Pray for wisdom as he leads the church planting team.  Pray that God would continue to speak through him to inspire others with a vision of Gospel saturation in the Northwest through the planting of new churches resulting reaching unreached people groups.

Pray for Gary's wife Joyce, his grown kids, and three precious grand-kids.

Pray for our churches in process and contemplating a rePlant or revitalization.  The future is often scary and unknown, and leaving the familiar (either by choice or by necessity) can stir up deep emotions.  Pray for those Christ-followers, that they might see God at work even in hard transitions.  Pray that they would be open to the unexpected.  Pray that they might have an extra measure faith for where God wants to take their church next, and a willingness to trust that His plan is so much better than what they have seen yet.  

Pray for Planter Fayze Hanna and Vancouver Arabic Healing Church in Vancouver, WA. Fayze and his wife, Eman El Said, originally from Egypt, are reaching Arab speakers in the Vancouver/Portland area. Pray for them, their children, and their church as they seek to minister to families, meeting both tangible and spiritual needs. Pray for open hearts to the Gospel. Pray for growth and unity among their members. Pray that they might be a catalyst for other Arabic churches to be planted in the Northwest.

Pray for Planters & Pastors to build deep connections with other Pastors & Planters, that they might be encouraged and encourage others.  Pray for boldness to reach out - especially when times are tough - and openness to share their trials and triumphs.  

Remind them Father that they are NOT alone, but rather they have brothers who have been through similar situations and can help carry their burdens.   We were created for community.  Remind our leaders that they do not have to be isolated by their positions, Lord, and provide relief through a listening ear, a shared laugh or tear, a helping hand, in Your perfect timing.  Amen.

Please pray for Joosung Kim and Love Tree Church in Issaquah, WA.  Pray they would have many opportunities to reach those in their community with the Gospel.  Pray for open hearts and eyes to see where God is moving.

Pray also for Joosung's wife Ellen and their four children as they minister alongside Pastor Kim.

Pray for several new planters who are working through the steps to begin planting in Northern Idaho.  Pray that all the details for each of their plants might be clear.  Pray that God would prepare the soil of the hearts in the areas where they will be planting, and that even now, He might be stirring the ground and making a way for His Gospel to go forth.

Pray also He might be raising up co-laborers to join these planting teams. Pray for the local churches that have committed to partner with these church plants, and that God will develop other national partners for the area.

Pray for Jonathan Lee and Connections Church in Federal Way, WA.  Connections Church is one of our newest plants, reaching the local Korean population and beyond with the Good News.  Pray for strong leaders to be raised up from within and without to walk along side Jonathan and his wife Jessica as they labor in love over reaching the lost, caring for the body, and connecting in the community.  Pray also for their boys, Micah, Timothy, and Josiah.

Please pray for catalytic Planter Jimmy Cruz as he plants Hispanic churches in Pasco, Yakima, and Pullman, WA.  Pray for him as he develops leaders and as they reach out to their communities with the Gospel.

Pray for Jimmy's marriage to his new bride, Marie, that they would be blessed.  Pray for his children as they prepare to move to the United States this month after the long immigration process.

Pray the Lord of the Harvest would raise up more co-vocational planters for locations throughout the Northwest.  "Co-vocational" means that the planter has another job/profession that they work alongside planting the church, and they have no intent to quit doing that even when the church is launched.  More planters are needed in every region of the Northwest. 

Pray for Planter Roy Swihart & Cowboy Church Bow, in Bow, WA.  Pray for continued favor in their community and beyond as they minister to those in need, as well as sharing the Good News of the Gospel.

Pray for Roy's wife Amy and their children as they work tirelessly to serve and grow His Kingdom!

Pray for planter Donghyeok Kim and First Love Church of Seattle in Issaquah, Washington.  Pray for Pastor Kim as he strives to share the Gospel with the Korean population on the Eastside.  Pray for his wife Sunmi, his daughter Youri (14), and son Eunyou (11) as they work alongside Pastor Kim to grow this fledgling church.

Pray for Patrick Mugwanja and Christ Redeemed Church in Tacoma, Washington.  Pray for Patrick as he works bi-vocationally to support his family and plant the church to reach Swahili speakers in the Northwest.  Pray for his wife Eunice, and their three children Dennis, Lincoln, and Margaret.  Pray they would have many opportunities to share the Good News, and that their church will grow as people come to faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for our church plants as they prepare for VBS / Day Camps / Sports Camps for missions teams, for block parties and other outreach events.  Pray the summer will be a fruitful time of meeting new families while Northwesterners are actually outside enjoying the nice weather!  Pray for boldness and open doors, for Gospel conversations, and transformed lives!

Pray for Planter James Maze and Cowboy Church of Darrington.  James is planting the church in Darrington, and also pastors an established church in Everett (Silver Lake Baptist Church).  Pray for him and his wife Linda as they navigate all the challenges that come from an unconventional church plant.  Pray they would continue to have open doors to the horse and rodeo communities as they work, live, and share the Gospel among them.  Pray for strong partners to walk alongside them as they plant, to provide resources and encouragement.

Pray for our partner Jeanette Fanai and The Church Network Hub.  Started by Jeanette over 15 years ago in Seattle, the Hub has provided administrative services for 100s of churches and church plants over the years,  They currently provide assistance to 55 churches/plants, both in the Northwest and multiple other locations around the US. Pray for Jeanette and her team as they serve these plants faithfully by caring for their financial matters.  Pray for encouragement for the hard days and that they would know beyond a shadow of a doubt that while it may not always feel it, the work they are doing has Kingdom impact and they ARE making a difference!  So thankful for you, Jeanette!

Pray for Planter Dustin Payne and Go Church PDX, being planted in Portland, Oregon.  Pray for Dustin, his wife Dawn, and their kids Lyra, Auron, and Senai as they work to build a core group.  Pray specifically that God would draw leaders to the area and to this brand new plant to join the Payne's in planting Go Church PDX.  Pray for patience and endurance as planting in the Northwest is a slow, slow process.  Pray even now that God would bring into Dustin's path those with hearts sensitive to the Gospel, and that he would have boldness to share the truth in love, resulting in changed lives!

Pray for our partner Joe Chambers as he meets this week - both individually and in gatherings - with Northwest planters, pastors & their wives to encourage them and provide Soul Care.  Pray for wisdom as he listens and speaks.

Pray for Planter Dave Elliff & Roots Community Church in the Roosevelt & Ravenna neighborhoods of Seattle, WA.  Pray for Dave and his team as they seek to be a beacon of light in what is a challenging city full of hopelessness and darkness.  

Pray for Dave's wife, Mary, and their five adorable littles: Caroline, Caleb, Elijah, Emily, and Kate!

Pray for Planter Jason Page and Makers Church Northwest in Portland, Oregon.  Pray for their core group and leaders as they move towards their public launch this fall, that they might be effective in reaching their neighbors and community with the Gospel.  Pray for open doors and changed lives.

Pray for Jason's family - wife Meagan, and kids Olivia and Magnolia.

Pray for Bryan Toll and Garden Church in downtown Portland, Oregon.  Pray for Bryan as he settles in as their new pastor, following the transition from the original planter.  Pray for wisdom as Bryan leads Garden Church forward to be a light in their community.  Pray for safety and open doors for ministry in the midst of a city that is struggling with unrest, racial tensions, and widespread homelessness.

Pray for Bryan's wife Leslie, as she strives alongside her husband for the work of the Kingdom.

Pray for Planter Jordin Crow, who is planting a campus of Living Hope Church in Ashland, Oregon.  Pray for favor as he ministers on campus at Southern Oregon University.

Pray for Planter Josh Tucker and Lighthouse Community Church in Richland, Washington.  Pray for Josh as he leads his church to be salt and light in their community.  

Pray for Josh's wife Alicia, and their kids Eliza and Terry.

Pray for Day One of the two-day SEND Network Assessment Retreat in West Seattle, Washington..  Pray for the multiple potential planters & spouses as they begin the process today.  Pray for peace for each of the candidates, that they would be open and willing, and that they would trust God through this process.  Ask the Lord to guide and direct this  "retreat" and that it will be a blessing and encouragement to all involved.

Pray for Day Two of the SEND Network Assessment Retreat.  Please lift up the individuals serving in the various Assessor roles. Pray that they would be listening to the Holy Spirit as they discern both areas of strengths and growth areas in couples.  Pray they would set aside any preconceptions and be led by the Lord in both the questions they ask, and what they hear in response. 

Pray for their final deliberations, that they would be led by the Spirit to determine whether candidates are ready to plant or need more time to work on areas of growth.

Pray for Planter Williams Velez and Iglesia Nueva Esperanza in Albany, Oregon.  Pray that he would lead his church to reach their community with the Gospel.  Pray for  Williams and his wife, Elurden, as they labor to see lives changed.

Please be in prayer for our Church Planting Retreat as it continues into day two.  Pray for the ladies, as they spend some quality time together and with Ann Iorg, encouraging one another and being encouraged themselves.  Pray for our breakout leaders, and for Jeff Iorg as he shares in our main sessions on leadership.

Pray for the planting couples and families as they enjoy some quality free time on the beach and relaxing, that this time away would be both a time of growth, but also a time of refreshing.

We are so thankful for the amazing team of people who run the Cannon Beach Conference Center.  They are currently understaffed and feeling the strain of wanting to be a blessing and yet not having the staff to do all they would like to do.  Pray for more people to join their team, and for refreshing and encouragement for all the workers who serve us so humbly and well!  Pray in thanksgiving for Kevin, Karen, & Tyler in the retreats department for helping us plan and facilitate an amazing time for our planting families! 

Pray for the many leaders from associations around the Northwest who are gathering at the retreat to connect with church planters and NWBC staff. Pray for these leaders as they seek God's direction through prayer, dreaming, and strategizing together.

Pray for safe travel home for everyone who participated in the retreat.

Pray for Planter John Schmidt and Resilient Hope Fellowship in McMinnville, Oregon. Pray that the many opportunities that John has to minister in the community - including starting a furniture bank for needy families - might result in many hearts turning to Christ.  Pray for the new believers and seekers in Resilient Hope Fellowship, that they might grow and mature into reproducing disciples.

Pray for John's wife, Kim, as she faithfully serves alongside her husband in the work of the Kingdom.

Pray for Planter Sam Mhlanga and Bread of Life International Fellowship in Kent, Washington.  Pray for their congregation as they minister in their community, especially to African immigrants (Sam and his wife, Judith, are originally from Zimbabwe).  Pray for open doors as they share the Gospel with those they encounter.  

Pray for Sam's wife Judith, and their children Blessing, Shalom, Prosper, Emmanuel, and Joseph.

Pray for Planter Patrick Grant and Woodstock Community Church in SE Portland, Oregon.  Pray they would be effective in reaching their community with the Good News.  Pray for encouragement as they labor in the hard soil, that at the right time they will see a harvest!