1. New Pastors
We are taking a big step this summer as we bring on an executive and an associate pastor at Clarity! Both of them are incredible men of God that I am honored to call friends. This June, Josh Kollar will move into being our executive pastor and Josh Houston will become our associate pastor. More on that soon.
2. New Worship Leaders
Amanda Ahrenberg will now be with us as one of our worship leaders! Then, Matt and Una VanScoten will be added into that mix after they arrive, find work, and settle down sometime this Fall (they will arrive late July)! God is bringing together amazing men and women of God who will lead the way in worship on the front lines.
3. New Missional Communities
Two of our leaders, Brandon Tyra and Lindsay Deming, have a vision to launch new Missional Communities this Fall! One in the Valley and one in Orange County. Not much excites me more than followers of Jesus getting a vision and stepping up to lead in living missionally where God has planted them.
Note: Stop to celebrate. Recognize the milestone in our journey. There are too many to name, but Clarity is BLESSED with great kids ministry leaders, missional community leaders, worship leaders, pastors, volunteer staff, Sunday operations teams, etc. Most importantly, we are a community of missionaries (sent ones) to LA and to the un-reached of the world.
Note: Stop to celebrate. Recognize the milestone in our journey. There are too many to name, but Clarity is BLESSED with great kids ministry leaders, missional community leaders, worship leaders, pastors, volunteer staff, Sunday operations teams, etc. Most importantly, we are a community of missionaries (sent ones) to LA and to the un-reached of the world.
4. Pastor Rod Loy
Rod (one of my key mentors and one of Clarity’s primary supporters and encouragers) will be with us on Wednesday, October 24th to hang out, teach, and get to know our team! Mark your calendar now to be with us that evening (location TBA). His teaching and challenging of the status quo has exponentially increased my health and effectiveness in multiple areas! Be there.
5. The Clarity Retreat Dates
It's official, the Clarity Retreat will be held at Frazier Woods Conference Center (same place as last year - an hour north of LA in the mountains) and will be from dinner on Friday, July 27 to dinner on Saturday, July 28. It’s only $67 per person and that covers lodging and all meals! Child care provided as well. It is highly relational, lots of fun, and a chance to get away and meet with God! Don’t miss it. To register, simply go to our giving page, give $67 (per person) securely, and type "Retreat" in the comment box at the bottom. If you need a financial sponsor, let me know! Email info@clarity.la with any questions.
Wow, awesome things are happening! Thanks be to God! I am honored to walk with you all.
