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Happy Easter
There is nothing better than Easter. Without it we don't have eternal life, hope of a better future, supernatural help from the Holy Spirit throughout our journey through life, a loving relationship with God, our sins forgiven, a connection with other believers, etc.... It's a fantastic story. Jesus rose from the dead. It also has an earthquake, other formerly dead people resurrected and walking around, and tough soldiers who fainted. A wonderful day for gathering together and celebrating. I love hearing what is planned in many of our churches. So make one last check as you get your church ready--website, signs, bathrooms, weeds. Share the gospel, but speak in terms people will understand. Remember Jesus. It's all about Him. His resurrection is the first half of the Easter story. The promised and guaranteed hope for the future resurrection of all believers is the second half. Make it a day of worship. Remember to celebrate. This is a day of victory and triumph. It kinda deserves a smile.
Happy Easter
 Jim Smith
Pacific Church Network
Executive Director
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Seed Church Plant Moving to Larger Location
Shaun Garman, pastor of Seed Church, is grateful to report that Seed has found a new location for their church. They are scheduled to be completely in their new location by May 1. Seed Church will still be located in Ventura, but they will be renting their own facility. It is close to the freeway with lots of kids' space, 4 clean bathrooms, office space, multi-purpose rooms, storage, room for mid week activities and more. They are grateful for this new space and the amazing leaders that have helped in many areas. Pacific Church Network has also contributed a small amount to help in the moving costs. Congratulations to SEED! |
Soma Church Plant Practicing Generosity
Soma Church in Santa Clarita is growing in generosity. The church recently experienced a great time of celebration. Pastor Sam Ticas preached on Acts chapter 4:32-37 about giving generously so that no one in the church is in need. The congregation had prepared a check to give a widow and her teenage daughter who have been coming to the church. They had raised $4,080 to meet this family's needs. " There were many tears of joy to see the provision of our Father for his children. The teenage girl recently came to Christ. And her mother is coming to faith as well. It's exciting to see Jesus at work in their lives through us."
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Our Spanish-speaking ladies are having a spring breakfast on Saturday April 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Iglesia Bautista de Bell Gardens, 7301 Perry Road, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. All interested women are invited to attend.
Cost is $10 per person. For more information, contact:
Norma Bustos: marbu10@yahoo.com
Patsy Mazariegos: patsy.mazariegos@aol.com
Mali Reguerin: mali@pccsc.org
Info Sheet
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One Sunday they had 40, the next Sunday they had 150 people! Our revitalized church in Burbank, now called Cross of Christ Church, will officially welcome Mike Brown as their new pastor on Easter. However, the first Sunday he started preaching, they had over 100 guests as two churches became one. They now have an instant need for nursery space, children's ministries and other new outreaches. Cross of Christ Church is one of our new church plants. Although the church building has been around for years, the church now has new life and vitality. Keep them in prayer as they strive to reach the Burbank area with the gospel.
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PCN Training Events in May - Register Now
Como Desarrollar un Plan Para Avanzar a tu Iglesia (In Spanish)
(How to Develop a Plan to Move Your Church Forward)
Our 2nd Spanish seminar of the year to equip church leaders will be led by our Director of Church Planting, Brian Howard, and Pastor Walter Reguerin, Pastor of Iglesia El Camino in San Clemente. This training is free for PCN and TM members ($10 for all others).
Lunch is included.
Saturday, May 2
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Reaching Your City (in English)
This free training event for Pacific Church Network and TM member churches
($10 for all others) will feature Tom Mercer, Senior Pastor of High Desert Church
in Victorville, CA. HDC has grown from a small church of 150 to over 8,000 in the
past 30 years using a very simple but effective way of reaching people with the
gospel. Come hear Tom as he shares his story and some very practical ways to implement outreach principles in your church.
Lunch is included.
Tuesday, May 12
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
San Antonio Heights Community Church
2520 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91784
909-944-5900
Register
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Men's Conference at Sunrise Church
"Why God's Word is Essential in the Lives of Men"
The focus of this conference is to understand the vital role the Bible plays in a man's life. God's words carry the weight of eternity and the power to transform lives, but what are you currently doing with the Word of God? Come and hear keynote speaker, Dr. Voddie Baucham, and Pastor Joel Sanchez of Sunrise, state their case why they choose to believe and obey the Word of God.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
9am - 3pm
Sunrise Church, 2759 N. Ayala Drive, Rialto, CA 92377
909.875.5566
Cost: $15 ($25 after 5/15). Lunch Included.
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Every day of the work week is pretty miserable if you're driving in L.A. According to a newly released data from GPS maker TomTom, Los Angeles ranked No. 10 for most congested cites in world last year. The company found that a 30-minute commute in the evening took 54 minutes because of congestion, for a total of 92 hours of extra driving annually.
But Angelenos should consider themselves lucky they're not in Istanbul or Mexico City. TomTom's annual Traffic Index explores traffic congestion in over 200 cities around the world and ranks a total of 146 cities. The data revealed that the average commuter last year traveled an extra 100 hours during the evening rush hour alone.
Here's TomTom's top ten:
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"This was the best investment that I've made in the last decade of ministry."
Kevin Navarro, Senior Pastor, Bethany EV Free Church, Littleton, CO. This 90-minute, 3-part webinar will have a positive impact on the giving in your church. How do you create a culture of generosity in your church that results in generous people and growing disciples? The Generosity webinar will provide answers to this question along with practical application customized for you and your leadership team. Lead by Brad Leeper, this webinar is being offered again because of it's tremendous popularity. Normally, this three-part webinar costs $350, but through our partnership with Cornerstone Pastors Network, they are offering all three sessions to all Pacific Church Network churches for only $300!
Register or get more information.
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Hispanic Conference at BIOLA
The 36th Annual Hispanic Conference at Biola is coming up soon. Come learn more about your faith as the conference deals with defending your faith in the face of growing doubt and disbelief. The price is $35. $20 for Kids 4-12. Each ticket includes food, your place in both the main conference and at EIGHT satellite lectures from which you can choose two. Come join us and hundreds of other Christians like yourself as we learn, dine, and worship in community. Most classes are in Spanish, some will be given in English. Childcare is provided.
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Stormy Retreat in Hawaii 
Even in Hawaii, the weather is not always perfect. In February, our PCN church in Honolulu, International Baptist Church, held their annual family camp at a beach on the island. During the retreat, they experienced 60 mph winds and pounding surf--all but two tents were shredded, including the huge tent used for meals and meetings. Many headed home, but a few braved the storm. When the skies cleared, many returned to worship together on the beach. They also had the opportunity to witness the baptism of two young men. IBC is increasing in attendance, training the leaders and reaching out into the community.
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Coming to Christ in Vista 
Emmanuel Baptist Church of Vista is undergoing a "replant" at this time. Basically, they believe it's time for the caterpillar to become the butterfly. With the retirement of the Senior Pastor, George Hreha, into the position of Pastor Emeritus, they have brought on two co-pastors, Johnnie Achord (Pastor of Administration and Assimilation) and Clifford Claypool (Pastor of Outreach and Spiritual Formation). The largest percentage of people within a mile radius of the church are second generation Hispanic families. As the church prepares for a June launch, the Lord is already sending families their way before they even have an opportunity to advertise. Eighteen men, women and children have surrendered their lives to Christ in the last month alone. The congregation size has grown from 35 to 70 weekly. When they launch, the church will be reaching out into the community via classes and training opportunities (tutoring, martial arts, music, drama, sports, domestic courses, seminary level classes, etc.). Please pray as they seek a part-time worship pastor and youth pastor with a passion for multicultural ministry.
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 Mission 316: Over 200% Growth Rate
On Sunday, Marc h 22, Mission 316 church in San Marcos concluded their winter quarter children's program called Kids Unlimited with 286 people in attendance. Last fall they started Kids Unlimited when the church's attendance was running about 90. God has blessed them with a great ministry to families from all ethnic backgrounds in a short amount of time. Now they are needing to find a larger facility!! Pray for them to locate a perfect place for their growing needs.
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Online Giving is More Common
Here are a few Did You Know's concerning church offerings (courtesy of Mike Holmes of Tithe(H)acker:
- DYK? 10 - 25% of the average congregation tithe.
- DYK? Those who tithe give 50 - 80% of a church's funding. (This is known as the Pareto principle.)
- DYK? Of churches with an attendance over a thousand, 78% accept donations online, 36% accept donations via mobile phone, and 18% have giving kiosks onsite.
- DYK? The average online donation is $120. The average plate donation is $80.
- DYK? A rapidly decreasing percentage of people carry cash or use checks.
Here's a straight-up fact: We are quickly moving towards a cashless economy. If your ministry continues to depend on the offering plate (cash or checks) as your sole source of funding, you will be way behind the giving curve. Mike Holmes says, "The numbers don't lie: digital giving is outpacing offline giving. Those who embrace this will be light years ahead of their traditional counterparts."
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