Why Leadership ConneXion? By Greg Strannigan, Pastor of Local and Global Outreach, Abundant Life Church, Damascus, OR As a Missions Pastor, I’ve found Leadership ConneXion to be a valuable resource, both professionally and personally. Mission ConneXion Northwest is great for a 30,000 foot view of missions. Worship, inspiring messages, networking and practical workshops all provide…
DetailsCaring for Syrian Refugees – Holistically As churches in the Northwest prepare for the arrival of Syrian refugees, we want to remember our brothers and sisters in the Near East who are serving tens of thousands of refugees on a daily basis.
DetailsWho is My Neighbor? By Bill MacLeod Who is my neighbor? Our neighbor is no longer the person who lives next door. “Proximity” today has become somewhat of a relative term. Due to the Internet we are all a lot closer than we think.
DetailsBy Bill MacLeod The theme of our January conference this year is “Without Borders.” I’d like to introduce you to two of our plenary speakers who emulate that theme in the way they have chosen to live their lives.
DetailsBy Steve McCracken Sometimes I’m slow to notice God at work. On more than a few occasions I have prayed for things yet lacked an alertness to notice God’s answer. But, there have been times where I heard of a need, prayed about it, and before I knew it, I became part of the solution. My…
DetailsWith McKenzie Starrett For the Starretts, Mission ConneXion Northwest (MCNW) is a Starrett Family Value. Jay and Marnie Starrett and their two daughters have volunteered with Mission ConneXion in various capacities for over a decade. After years of listening to speakers sharing a passion for the lost, Mackenzie Starrett decided it was time she put…
DetailsTo All Pastors and Christian Leaders! Save the Date! A TASTE OF PERSPECTIVES *FREE* including a *COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH* Thursday, Oct. 1st, 8:30am – 1:00pm Sunset Presbyterian Church CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
DetailsBy Orin Kidd, Grace Bible Fellowship, Tangent, Ore. I first came in contact with Mission ConneXion back in 2001, when it was still called Mission Fest Northwest. My wife, Rosa, and I had just returned to the United States following 23 years of service in West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Indonesia. I was at a…
DetailsBy Bill MacLeod Last night, I taught my first “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement” class of the year. As I drove to the class, I thought of the first time that I took the 15-week Perspectives course, twenty years ago. At that time, I was a newly-appointed missions pastor. I had studied and earned…
DetailsBy Brenda Smith. Our small country church in Onalaska, Washington has been sending groups of people to the Mission ConneXion Northwest (MCNW) conference consistently for at least 10 years. When thinking about why we are willing to travel close to two hours to attend Mission ConneXion every year, I appreciated anew the rich opportunity this…
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