Reach Church

The process of spiritual formation flies in the face of modern culture. Jeff Bethke helps us see how God intends us to be sustained contributors in our world, rather than burnt-out producers.

When Jesus is moving you into a new season, he makes sure you know what your source of life is. First step: admitting the things you are currently trusting that will never deliver.

This Independence Day weekend we have a short video devotional for you to watch at anytime as we celebrate and study the meaning of freedom together.

The best gifts we can give to our seniors are also the best reminders we can give to ourselves.

The difficulties of the COVID-19 quarantine in 2020 took a toll, especially on those of us dealing with anxiety and depression. Here, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and pastor Joshua Loy discusses anxiety and depression with compassion and care to help you learn to hear from God and practice hope in the midst of these struggles. Josh Loy is part of the Reach Staff. He received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary in Portland, and received undergraduate degrees in Youth Ministry and Bible from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He's also the Director of Counseling Recovery and Chaplain at Eastside Academy, where he's counseled at-risk teens for 8+ years.

Sometimes it’s necessary to pause and truly recognize what God has already done to take the next step in front of you.

Pastor Brian McCormack, along with Dr. Thomas Beavers (a pastor in Birmingham, Alabama), were recently interviewed by Pastor Scot Pollok of Forefront Church. Listen to this conversation in the wake of George Floyd's death and the international outcry that's followed, they discuss racial reconciliation, protests, privilege, and the Church's role in reconciliation.

In the midst of one of the most contentious cultural moments in recent memory, how does God address our doubts around peace even being possible? He gives us 7 encouragements straight from the Gospel of John, and pushes us to see and share the suffering of others — the same way Jesus did for us.

In the midst of one of the most contentious cultural moments in recent memory, how does God address our doubts around peace even being possible? He gives us 7 encouragements straight from the Gospel of John, and pushes us to see and share the suffering of others — the same way Jesus did for us.

The Trinity is not an abstract proclamation about God. It is an intimate invitation into the very life of God. Joshua Ryan Butler helps us gain a deeper understanding of the Trinity and its implications for our lives.

The Spirit-filled life is not about wanting something more THAN Jesus; but about wanting more OF Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the helper we need to obey God with love, and share God with boldness.

Our good friend, Jonathan Rainey (chaplain, Washington Huskies / Seattle Seahawks) shares an incredibly encouraging word about the power and practicalities of prayer, especially prayer in the midst of doubt.

Sometimes major lessons come through minor characters. Philip, a rarely mentioned apostle, shows us that regardless of our doubts, change is possible in the knowledge of Jesus.

Is heaven real? Is Jesus the only way to get there? Pastor Britt unpacks beautiful truths about what's to come to give us hope right where we are.

What is the proper way to think about doubt as a person trying to grow closer to God? A quick survey of scripture shows two things: empowerment to be honest about the doubts you experience, and a God who pursues us in the midst of our doubts.

"Is Jesus God?" "Christianity seems too complicated." "What if I've been hurt by Christians in the past?" "I tried already, and failed." Our God is not intimidated by doubts and questions like these. As we continue studying the final night of Jesus' life, we see Jesus ramping up the compassion and the clarity for his closest friends...the same way he wants to for you.

For all of human history, people have been wrestling with the big questions of life — questions about death, freedom, isolation and meaning. In dark seasons like the one we face in the era of COVID-19, that wrestling becomes all the more common. How do we find the hope we all long for? By listening the right voice.

Pastor Brian McCormack interviews Rich Perez, a Pastor in New York City during the time of the Coronavirus crisis.

Why would Jesus invite someone into his inner-circle that he knew would betray him? There are several answers to that question, and they all center around things He wants YOU to know. If Jesus can use the darkest night in history to bring about ultimate good, you get to praise him in the midst of whatever darkness you face.

Jesus breaks from all expectations of a rabbi on Passover to do something typically only done by the lowliest of servants — he washes his disciples’ feet, and commands them to do the same for others. Before we can do what Jesus did, we must know the 3 things he knew that empowered him to love to the uttermost.