WEST REGION

Making Disciples who, united in Christ, embrace and reflect God's love throughout the
Western United States

STORIES FROM THE REGION


By Dan Acker 08 Nov, 2023
On Saturday, October 28th Sarah Miller was ordained as an Elder in the Brethren Church. The service took place in David and Sarah Miller’s home in Marion, Indiana, surrounded by friends, family, and folks from their midweek gathering called the Unchurch. The intergenerational service featured singing, an interactive message from David Miller, and the laying on of hands from the pastors in attendance: Jim Miller, David Miller, David Graetz, and Larry Baker, as well as the Regional Resource Coordinators from both the Midwest and West Regions: Lee Compson, and Dan Acker. Midwest RLT Lay Representative Linda Immel was also in attendance. Sarah was recommended for ordination by Oasis Community Church in Gilbert, Arizona, and examined by the West Region before being approved for ordination by the National Board of Oversight. David and Sarah will continue to reach out and minister to those in their community and will become members of the Midwest Region as they continue their ministry in Marion, Indiana. Congratulations Sarah!
By Dan Acker 17 Oct, 2023
Among clear skies, warm temperatures, tall saguaros, and surrounded by several mountain ranges, the West Region gathered together in Tucson, Arizona, on October 5-8th. Over 120 people from six churches in the region attended the gathering. The following churches that participated are: Carson Oaks Community Church: Stockton, CA Northgate Community Church: Manteca, CA Pasadena Centro Cristian: Pasadena, CA Cheyenne Brethren Church: Cheyenne, WY First Brethren Church: Tucson, AZ Summit Ridge Community Church: Tucson, AZ This marked the first time the region gathered together since regionalization. The goal was simple: to create and strengthen relationships among our churches in the West. The schedule for this weekend was designed to maximize relational connection and included shared meals, participating in and praying for each other, and an evening that included line dancing, a bonfire, horseshoes, and corn hole. It all culminated in a Regional worship service held at Summit Ridge on Sunday, October 8th with all the pastors in the region participating in the worship service. Our Brethren Partner in India, Pastor Latha Kumar, was with us along with her son Samuel. Latha shared a message based on Joshua 5. It was an incredible time of gathering together, and we are looking forward to our next regional gathering. Dan Acker Pastor, Summit Ridge Community Church West Region RRC 
By Dan Acker 16 Nov, 2022
On Friday, July 8th, Executive Director Steven Cole, Pastor Rudy Bocanegra, Pastor Paul Stanley, and Pastor Dan Acker gathered with Ramses Meza and other members of Pacoima Centro Cristian Church to ordain Justo Flores as an elder in the Brethren Church. A process that was years in the making, Justo is the first to complete the ordination process using the Spanish speaking track created just this past year. Justo has been pastoring Pacoima Centro Cristian Church in Pasadena, California for over ten years and his ordination is a culmination of his determination and a great deal of patience while a Spanish track was created. After the service, everyone gathered for a fantastic meal and dessert. A huge thank you to all who helped make this possible including the National Office, the National Board of Oversight, and members of the West Regional Leadership Team. Congratulations Elder Justo Flores!

LIVING AND LOVING LIKE JESUS THROUGHOUT THE WEST

The West Region of The Brethren Church connects Brethren congregations from the Missouri River west to the Pacific Ocean. This includes churches in Kansas, Wyoming, California, and Arizona.

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