Looking for an exciting event to attend in the upcoming spring months ahead? We think these events all across the #westcoastbestcoast are sure to provide insightful conversation, thoughtful reflection, and a great opportunity to build meaningful community. Take a look at what we have to offer, and we hope to see you there!

When most people think of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region, they think of the diverse coffee roasting and tasting scene that abounds there. Seattle was the birthplace of Starbucks back in 1971 and has continued to grow in popularity among coffee enthusiasts with each passing year.

We read inspiring stories throughout the Bible of people like Job who experienced suffering yet came to experience God in a way they hadn’t known before. Or the Samaritan woman at the well who, after encountering Jesus, went home a forever-changed person committed to telling others about the Messiah. We too live in a day and time where pain threatens to outweigh hope and trials attempt to steal our joy. Yet God’s faithfulness remains.

In this interview, Dan Kimball answers questions about the ReGeneration Project, how it furthers the gospel-centered ministry of Western Seminary and describes the recently launched ReGeneration Forum. This ministry has been described by many in the region as one of the most spiritually strategic and impactful initiatives in the Bay Area, so we hope you will join with us in praying for Dan and his team.

Western Seminary has received a grant of $966,224 from the Lilly Endowment to help establish a Center for Pastoral Flourishing (CPF) serving both the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.

Welcome to this latest edition of Renewal, Western Seminary’s newsletter.  This is the first issue produced by Rebekah Buchterkirchen, our new communications director.  We are excited to have her on the Western team.