The Darkest Hour...Just Before the Dawn by David Levin
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness on them has light shone. You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. For […]
Observation and Experience
Radiant Church Juneau is determined to be a church that offers a gospel response to our Juneau culture. To understand our culture it's vital we know the daily and weekly rhythms of our city. We need to recognize our peculiar cultural seasons (of which there are three: Legislative Season, Tourist Season and Fall.) In response […]
Leaving the plant to plant again, part 1
God allowed me to plant Soteria (now Port Gardner Community) Church in March 2005. In quick succession I left my role as the Executive Pastor of a large church, recruited the college-career group, raised a healthy amount of money, aligned with Acts 29 and planted ten minutes away in downtown Everett, WA. Admittedly I had […]
Leaving the plant to plant again, part 2
Deb and I visited Juneau, Alaska in September of 2011. This trip was predicated by our desire to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, albeit several months late. Admittedly, we wanted to see if God was doing something Alaska-themed in us. Within minutes of our arrival we had a discernible Holy Spirit moment, (not always discernible […]