Years ago, we had a dream of planting a church in our hometown. Each time we asked God, He said, “Not yet.” Until now. After a year of prayer, searching, asking questions, being evaluated by others, and stepping through each door God opened, we have moved back to the Pacific Northwest to plant a church (and the dream). 

 

So why here? Why now? Why us?

 

Both Morgan and I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. We understand and love the unique people and culture of this region. They are our family, neighbors, and friends. This place is our heartbeat.

 

We recognize the need here. The area from Spokane to Coeur d'Alene has 900,000 people and is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation with more than 200 people moving here each day. But only around 10% of the population would claim a gospel-centered faith (a Bible-believing faith). 

 

In other words, the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. So here we are!

 

We are excited for the opportunity God is giving us to build life-changing relationships through planting a local church that will make a Kingdom difference. To do real life better together. To reach people who are not being reached. To be a catalyst in this area for church health and church planting. To be there for our community, do life as families, have fun, and share the hope that is in Jesus Christ through a healthy and biblical model of church. 

 

Our hope as a local church plant is this: 

“We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NLT