Team, as we head into the busy fall & holiday season, I'm going to have us skip our monthly connections for November & December. In fact I've got something in mind for January that I think you'll like - an "in-person" opportunity that I believe will add a lot of value to you and your ministry. Praying for you and your church! Don't hesitate to reach out if I can help. Gabe

Thanks for this @Robert Garon .

Team, thank you for the encouragement. I'm still processing all those words. They definitely spoke to my heart. 🙏

Every one around you needs to be loved even the mean people who hurt you,or hurt your friends.lnstead of hurting them back you can choose to be different. Just like Jesus Christ loves you when you don't deserve it,you can show that same kind love to others with your words and action

Hey Connection Co! I wanted to put something on your radar that I think is pretty unique. My friend Ahshuwah is hosting Ignite PDX on September 23–25, and it’s bringing together pastors, ministry leaders, software developers, AI builders, entrepreneurs, designers, and creatives to build practical solutions that can serve the Church. This isn’t a conference where you just sit and listen. It’s a working session where people collaborate on real projects—including an open-source platform designed to benefit churches everywhere. You definitely don’t have to be technical to participate. In fact, some of the most valuable contributions come from ministry leaders who understand the real problems that need solving. As we continue asking how Westside can leverage technology to remove barriers, make disciples more effectively, and serve people better, I think this is worth checking out. If this kind of thing energizes you, I’d encourage you to take a look. 🔗 https://brilliancelabs.org/ignite-pdx Use code MPDX25 for 25% off registration. If you end up registering, let me know—I think it would be fun to have a few of us there representing Westside.