A spicy Old Fashioned
“What sets it apart is the bittersweet chocolate coming up the back”
Joseph O'Brien 2 p.m., Dec. 14
Sheep and Goats
Like getting to the center of a jelly-filled donut
“When I said, ‘Yes,’ it became a journey of understanding and discovery”
Parkway Hills Church Contact: 1227 Eastlake Parkway, Chula Vista 619-656-3697 www.phnaz.com Membership: 150 Pastor: Tim Fillmore Age: 57 Born: Placerville Formation: Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, CO; Point Loma Nazarene University Years Ordained: 19 San ...
“Keep the party going”
Building my heart for homeless neighbors
First Baptist Church of Bostonia Contact: 1025 N 2nd St, El Cajon 619-444-1374 www.firstbaptistchurchofbostonia.weebly.com Membership: 150 Pastor: Van Tarpley Age: 46 Born: Baltimore, MD Formation: Johns Hopkins, Baltimore; Indiana University, Claremont school of Theology, San ...
Catholic means “universal”
I think God honors our choices. That’s the scary part.
Marine Corps Recruitment Depot Contact: 1600 Henderson Ave, San Diego 619-524-8720 www.mcrdsd.marines.mil Membership: “More than a thousand.” Chaplain: Father Joseph Coffey Rank: Commander Age: 58 Born: Rochester, MN (grew up in Philadelphia) Formation: La Salle ...
Teaching the individualism of Christianity led to the basics
In Japan, there is a responsibility to the collective whole but not to the individual
Atonement Lutheran Church Contact: 7250 Eckstrom Ave, San Diego (Balboa) 858-278-5556 www.atonementlutheranbalboa.weebly.com Membership: 45 Pastor: Kate Schlechter Age: 59 Born: Glendora Formation: California State University-Long Beach; Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN; Pacifica Institute, Carpinteria Years ...
To glorify God, edify the body of Christ, and reach the lost
We give to various ministries worldwide
New Paradise Baptist Church Contact: 420 68th Street, San Diego 619-266-0214 www.newparadisebcsd.com Membership: 350 Pastor: James Moore, Jr. Age: 56 Born: San Diego Formation: Southern California Bible Institute, San Diego; Faith Evangelical Seminary, Tacoma, WA. ...
A little sanctuary surrounded by buffalo wings and Guinness beer
These people were telling stories of hurt, vulnerability, divorce, drug addiction
A little sanctuary surrounded by buffalo wings and Guinness beer
In our marriages, our friendships, our children
Christian leadership: from a position of self-awareness, security, and being able to serve or lead the people around us
In our marriages, our friendships, our children
We’re fearfully and wonderfully made
God asks us to fully participate in bringing the kingdom of heaven to earth
We’re fearfully and wonderfully made
One thing worth saying all the time
I like to introduce other ways of following Jesus
Vista La Mesa Christian Church Contact: 4210 Massachusetts Ave., La Mesa 619-463-9909 www.vlmcc.org Membership: 120 Pastor: Rebecca Littlejohn Age: 42 Born: Peoria, IL Formation: Carleton College, Northfield, MN; Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley Years Ordained: ...
A picture of heaven
All nations and languages at prayer in this particular location
Risen Savior Lutheran Church Contact: 625 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista (619) 735-7617 www.risensavior.us Membership: 150 Pastor: Paul Schulz Age: 43 Born: Watertown, WI Formation: Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN; Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, ...
Pushed out to the margins
The church was at one time the center of family life and the community
Grace Presbyterian Church Contact: 1450 E. Vista Way, Vista 760-724-0077 www.gpcvista.org Membership: 200 Pastor: Mike Wallman Age: 66 Born: Burbank Formation: Santa Monica College; California State University-Northridge; Fuller Seminary, Pasadena; Dubuque Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA ...
