Purpose of the Mission Northwest Blog

Thanks for checking out my “Mission Northwest” blog. The digital communication revolution continues to accelerate, doesn't it? It used to be that a printed newsletter did the trick. Well, maybe so, maybe not. Newsletters are slow, expensive to produce and mail, and aren't accessible through electronic means. Employing blogging as a communication tool, in addition to the Region's web site and periodic emails, makes good sense in today's digital universe. This is all an effort to communicate more often and more widely. I'm going to give it my best shot.

Here's what I hope to accomplish with this blog:

• Provide updates on what God is doing in local ABCNW congregations.
• Communicate insights related to the Region's vision: “Growing Healthy, Mission-Focused Churches that Multiply Disciples.”
• Reinforce the Region's Landmarks: Leadership, Church Transformation, Connection & Church Planting.
• Pass along ideas, resources, reflections, quotes....anything, that will help the churches and the pastors of this great Region advance the mission of Jesus Christ.
• Inspire a deeper commitment to faith in Jesus Christ who calls us to venture out of our safe havens and take a wild walk with Him on the mission side of the street.
• Pass along prayer requests. (“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone” 1 Tim 2: 1)

I hope you will check in often. Make sure you leave a good comment every now and then.

Grace and Peace!