TJ 2025 Day 5: Structure
Starting to see the structure of the houses. Green, purple, yellow, blue and orange teams worked hard today on walls, siding, roof beams and rafters. We have one more day! Ended the day with some Tijuana students sharing. One more day!
Starting to see the structure of the houses. Green, purple, yellow, blue and orange teams worked hard today on walls, siding, roof beams and rafters. We have one more day! Ended the day with some Tijuana students sharing. One more day!
TJ 2025 Day 4: Hammering, Putting Up Walls and Painting
Another hot day full of hammering, putting up the walls and painting. We ended with an amazing dinner from Maria and friends and a special worship with our youth director, Cindy and our pastor Jake. So much goodness!
Another hot day full of hammering, putting up the walls and painting. We ended with an amazing dinner from Maria and friends and a special worship with our youth director, Cindy and our pastor Jake. So much goodness!
TJ 2025 Day 3: Framing and Families
Day 3 was about framing and families. It was hot today and walls were still built. We ended the day with a barbecue with the families, and a new blue team member that likes to make an entrance.
Day 3 was about framing and families. It was hot today and walls were still built. We ended the day with a barbecue with the families, and a new blue team member that likes to make an entrance (last frame).
The Author: Josiah
In her most recent sermon from the series 'The Author: Real Life Stories,' Rev. Kelly Hostetler told the inspiring story of Josiah, a young king who implemented significant religious reforms in Judah. Drawing parallels between Josiah’s transformative experience with the Word of God and the story of William Seymour, the leader of the Azusa Street Revival, Rev. Hostetler emphasized the profound impact of scripture when genuinely embraced. Through historical context and spiritual reflection, the sermon challenged listeners to consider whether God's word has sparked meaningful change in their own lives. Communion followed, inviting the congregation to seek a renewed heart and spirit through God's enduring word.
TJ 2025 Day 2: Concrete Day
Who is excited for concrete day? Found out duct tape is good for securing boots and fixing doors. We all did a lot of mixing and shoveling and some ended the day with stretching it out. Corn hole for the win!
Who is excited for concrete day? Found out duct tape is good for securing boots and fixing doors. We all did a lot of mixing and shoveling and some ended the day with stretching it out. Corn hole for the win!
TJ 2025 Day 1: Leveling
As the sun is setting we are dancing our way into concrete day tomorrow. Leveling Day complete! #TJ25
As the sun is setting we are dancing our way into concrete day tomorrow. Leveling Day complete! #TJ25
Rev. Dr. Jerry Sittser Workshop Recap
We continue to hear stories of transformation and connection from the 50+ people at SPC last Saturday to hear from Rev Dr Sittser! It was a wonderful capstone to our Being Mortal sermon series, giving us time to reflect on what it looks like to faithfully walk with Jesus as we get older.
We continue to hear stories of transformation and connection from the 50+ people at SPC last Saturday to hear from Rev Dr Sittser! It was a wonderful capstone to our Being Mortal sermon series, giving us time to reflect on what it looks like to faithfully walk with Jesus as we get older.
SPC Vision: Common Good, Thrive, Generosity
Here's another SPC Vision video from Jake, sharing about the next three of our SPC vision.
COMMON GOOD - The SPC Campus that has been redeveloped and is able to provide Student and Children Ministry space, an Early Childhood Center that operates 6am-6pm, affordable housing for our community, an indoor playground, coffee shop, staff office space,
space for a growing ESL program, and multiple multi-purpose room spaces for ministry and gathering. (Coming 2026)
THRIVE - A Counseling Center has been established on the Eastside and the creation of a non-profit by SPC that allows everyone on the Plateau access to mental health services and resources. (Coming 2026)
GENEROSITY - A $10M SPC Legacy and Endowment Fund has been created to support the ongoing work of church planting and campus maintenance. (Coming 2026)
Here's another SPC Vision video from Jake, sharing about the next three of our SPC vision.
COMMON GOOD - The SPC Campus that has been redeveloped and is able to provide Student and Children Ministry space, an Early Childhood Center that operates 6am-6pm, affordable housing for our community, an indoor playground, coffee shop, staff office space,
space for a growing ESL program, and multiple multi-purpose room spaces for ministry and gathering. (Coming 2026)
THRIVE - A Counseling Center has been established on the Eastside and the creation of a non-profit by SPC that allows everyone on the Plateau access to mental health services and resources. (Coming 2026)
GENEROSITY - A $10M SPC Legacy and Endowment Fund has been created to support the ongoing work of church planting and campus maintenance. (Coming 2026)
This Week @ SPC: Last 2 Being Mortal Weekends + Jerry Sittser Weekend
Join us for amazing events happening at SPC! Don't miss nationally known speaker Jerry Sittser on June 7th and June 8th, concluding our 'Being Mortal' sermon series. Check out past sermons and get inspired by our Tijuana trip preparations and the Summer Shortfall Campaign. Let's pray and imagine the incredible things God can do together. Much love, SPC.
Join us for amazing events happening at SPC! Don't miss nationally known speaker Jerry Sittser on June 7th and June 8th, concluding our 'Being Mortal' sermon series. Check out past sermons and get inspired by our Tijuana trip preparations and the Summer Shortfall Campaign. Let's pray and imagine the incredible things God can do together. Much love, SPC.
RE-Creation
In his latest sermon titled 'RE-Creation,' Rev. Jake Medcalf from the 'Being Mortal: Finishing the Course with Joy' series delved into the profound and often challenging concept of change. He explored the phrase, 'The only thing that never changes is that everything changes,' and its relevance to the biblical verse Revelation 21:5—'I am making all things new.' Rev. Jake highlighted the difficulties and emotional aspects of change, emphasizing God's continuous presence and active role in transforming lives. He encouraged the congregation to embrace change courageously and comfortingly, recognizing that while change involves heartache, it also brings hope and new beginnings.
In his latest sermon titled 'RE-Creation,' Rev. Jake Medcalf from the 'Being Mortal: Finishing the Course with Joy' series delved into the profound and often challenging concept of change. He explored the phrase, 'The only thing that never changes is that everything changes,' and its relevance to the biblical verse Revelation 21:5—'I am making all things new.' Rev. Jake highlighted the difficulties and emotional aspects of change, emphasizing God's continuous presence and active role in transforming lives. He encouraged the congregation to embrace change courageously and comfortingly, recognizing that while change involves heartache, it also brings hope and new beginnings.
SPC Vision (3 of 6): Generations
We are intentionally reaching out to multiple generations in our local community. Our Senior's ministry has over 120 people gathering weekly for community and teaching and has established healthy thriving ministry in local retirement communities, and CCRC’s. SPC Kids ministry split across multiple locations welcomes over 120 children and offers multiple environments for parents and families to connect with each other. The SPC Student Ministry (6th through 12th) has over 120 students meeting weekly for community, belonging, developmentally appropriate teaching, and mission opportunities.
We are intentionally reaching out to multiple generations in our local community. Our Senior's ministry has over 120 people gathering weekly for community and teaching and has established healthy thriving ministry in local retirement communities, and CCRC’s. SPC Kids ministry split across multiple locations welcomes over 120 children and offers multiple environments for parents and families to connect with each other. The SPC Student Ministry (6th through 12th) has over 120 students meeting weekly for community, belonging, developmentally appropriate teaching, and mission opportunities.
3-year Picture
Middle School Sunday – 30-40 students
High School Sunday – 30-40 students
Middle School Weekday – 40-50
High School Weekday – 40-50
40 HS Students went to TJ
40 HS/MS went on a mission experience in the year
15 HS Students went through Confirmation
Average SPC Kids Attendance (N-5th) is over 60
Midweek 4th and 5th grade program monthly – 30 kids
Student Ministry Director has hired either MS/HS Specific Intern
Senior Ministry gathers over 60 senior adults weekly for varying events throughout the week
Senior Ministry events are beginning to happen within the local retirement communities.
Senior Ministry Director hired
VBS has over 150 kids involved and over 50 HS/MS helpers
All Leadership Teams are healthy, robust, and reflect community demographics
12 month Goals
Continue to grow Student Ministry to the following targets in the next 12 months through leadership training, relationship building, and mission experiences.
Middle School Sunday – 20-30 students
High School Sunday – 20-30 students
Middle School Weekday – 30-40
High School Weekday – 30-40
Continue to grow SPC Kids to the following targets in the next 12 months through volunteer recruitment, leader training and support. Providing community-oriented events and engagement for families.
Average SPC Kids Attendance (N-5th) is over 40
Increase relational engagement at community-oriented events (Fall Festival, Date Night, Parent Conferences, etc.)
VBS has over 125 kids involved and over 50 HS/MS helpers
Continue to grow Senior Ministry
Senior Ministry gathers over 40 senior adults weekly for varying events throughout the week
Senior Ministry events are beginning to happen within the local retirement communities.
This Week @ SPC: Summer Shortfall Campaign, Tijuana
Hello SPC family, as we dive into an amazing summer filled with worship experiences and impactful missions. Thank you for your involvement in the Being Mortal sermon series. We're launching the Summer Shortfall Campaign to address a $100,000 gap and need your support to reach our goal by the end of summer. Additionally, we're excited about our upcoming Tijuana mission trip with 51 participants. Your generosity can help students, leaders, and ensure houses get built. Don’t miss out on other great summer youth programs. Check below for all details and how you can contribute!
Hello SPC family, as we dive into an amazing summer filled with worship experiences and impactful missions. Thank you for your involvement in the Being Mortal sermon series. We're launching the Summer Shortfall Campaign to address a $100,000 gap and need your support to reach our goal by the end of summer. Additionally, we're excited about our upcoming Tijuana mission trip with 51 participants. Your generosity can help students, leaders, and ensure houses get built. Don’t miss out on other great summer youth programs. Check below for all details and how you can contribute!
Fruitful to the End
In his latest sermon, Rev. Jake Medcalf delved into the profound theme of courage, tracing its roots to the Latin word 'core,' meaning heart. Throughout the 'Being Mortal: Finishing the Course with Joy' series, he emphasized the importance of facing fear with bravery, inspired by Psalm 92. Highlighting courageous real-life stories, Rev. Medcalf urged the congregation to embrace life’s challenges, especially in old age, and to continue bearing fruit like the cedar of Lebanon. Drawing insights from renowned scholars and biblical passages such as Joshua 1:9, he encouraged listeners to draw strength from their faith and resist cultural pressures to retreat. Ultimately, he called for readiness to confront mortality with steadfast courage and trust in God's presence.
In his latest sermon, Rev. Jake Medcalf delved into the profound theme of courage, tracing its roots to the Latin word 'core,' meaning heart. Throughout the 'Being Mortal: Finishing the Course with Joy' series, he emphasized the importance of facing fear with bravery, inspired by Psalm 92. Highlighting courageous real-life stories, Rev. Medcalf urged the congregation to embrace life’s challenges, especially in old age, and to continue bearing fruit like the cedar of Lebanon. Drawing insights from renowned scholars and biblical passages such as Joshua 1:9, he encouraged listeners to draw strength from their faith and resist cultural pressures to retreat. Ultimately, he called for readiness to confront mortality with steadfast courage and trust in God's presence.
SPC Vision (2 of 6): Transformation
A dynamic movement of life changing groups (Connect, Growth) has been created with over 1,200 people involved (300-connect, 900-grow). These groups are the center of God’s work transforming lives, in which community members are known, loved, and practice discipleship together. There is a regular rhythm of spiritual practices, classes, and faith formation available to the entire SPC Community.
10-Year Vision
A dynamic movement of life changing groups (Connect, Growth) has been created with over 1,200 people involved (300-connect, 900-grow). These groups are the center of God’s work transforming lives, in which community members are known, loved, and practice discipleship together. There is a regular rhythm of spiritual practices, classes, and faith formation available to the entire SPC Community.
3-Year Picture
During the 2028 Fall Celebration Gala we can envision celebrating the following:
300 people have been in Growth Groups; 100 people in Connect Groups
30 Growth Groups and Leaders
10 Connect Groups and Leaders
Multiple stories of life transformation through these life changing groups
New Growth Group Vision realized
Dedicated Growth Group Staff Member hired to help Connect and Growth Groups
50 people attend Spiritual Formation retreats
12-Month Goal
Beginning August 2025
Recruit and Train Growth Group leadership, prepare systems and support structure for launching 10 new Growth Groups reaching roughly 80-100 people and implement overall Growth Group Communication Plan.
