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Paul wrote, “Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!” — Romans 12:16 (NLT)
It seems that some of the same challenges churches face today in getting people to live and work together in harmony also existed in the early church.
I recently read an interesting story about a baby hippo that was orphaned by a tsunami. After being rescued, it was taken to a wildlife park. Traumatized and alone, the young hippo found comfort in the companionship of a 130-year-old giant tortoise. The tortoise accepted the frightened hippo, and the two became inseparable for years until they eventually had to be separated because the hippo had grown so large that it could unintentionally injure its elderly friend. They were even given names: Owen and Mzee.
If these two very different animals could live together in harmony, how much more should we, as people created in the image of God and seeking to become more like Jesus Christ, accept our differences and live in harmony within the church. Our unity in Christ should always be greater than our differences.
Jim Smith
President, Pacific Church Network
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Pray for Venezuela
Two Ways to Give
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Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, killing more than 2,200 people, with the death toll expected to rise as recovery efforts continue. More than 40,000 people remain missing, and thousands of rescue workers continue searching through collapsed buildings and debris. The disaster has left thousands of families homeless, forcing many to seek refuge in emergency shelters while churches and aid organizations provide food, water, and other essential relief. Please pray and give to help this enormous need.
Missions Door
Our partner ministry, Missions Door, has set up a special fund to receive donations. Give on the website and designate Venezuela Relief - 93310R.
Missions Door Venezuela Relief Fund
Samaritan's Purse
Their Disaster Assistance Response Team is on the ground and an Emergency Field Hospital has opened to help care for survivors of the earthquakes.
Samaritan's Purse Venezuela
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Pastors' Free Brunch
Thursday, July 9th 10:30 am
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Oceanside
Thursday, July 9 | 10:30 am | The Cafe at Mission Pacific Resort
This is for any PCN pastor who can get over to Oceanside for this summer brunch. This is a great time to network with other pastors and to be encouraged and refreshed. Lunch is on us. An afternoon of golf is an option for those who wish to play, but the cost is on you.
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PCN Church Planting in SoCal
Love Church San Diego & Rhythm Church Los Angeles
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Pacific Church Network's two newest church plants are doing great! Pastor Matt Perry of Love Church in San Diego has reached a new milestone of averaging 100 in attendance for six consecutive weeks! This June, Love Church had a series featuring four different speakers to encourage, challenge, and inspire, each bringing a unique perspective and powerful message centered on Jesus.
Pastor Raymond Rojas is leading Rhythm Los Angeles, planting in Paramount, CA. They have officially started their Sunday gatherings and are heading into Week 3. They are seeing people gathering, new relationships being built, and the foundation being laid for what God has in store. One of their biggest answers to prayer is that they have secured a 5,000 square foot facility to rent!!! Their official Launch Sunday is October 4th, which means they are just 15 Sundays away from launching publicly as a church.
Please pray for these church planters and their growing ministries.
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Biannual Meeting
Redemption Hill Church, Whittier | August 8 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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“And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
This special celebration, with a focus on The Great Commission, is for families from our PCN Spanish Member Churches and Fellowshipping Churches. We will have worship, conferences, testimonies, our Seminary graduation, and activities for all ages. Our guest speakers are Dr. Jim Smith, President of PCN and CB Global; Pastor Rigoberto Reyes, Missionary of Missions Door; and Pastor Rafael Canada of Connect Global. All churches are invited to participate by preparing an informational table about their missionaries, sharing a presentation of their current missionary activities, or considering adopting a missionary that day.
For more information, call or text our office at (626) 442-5500.
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PCN's Table Talks
For all PCN Ministry Couples
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Your hosts for Table Talks will be Tracy and Debra Weaver. They have over 45 years of Pastoral Ministry and Leadership experience. Pastor Tracy leads Sierra Baptist Church (PCN) in Independence, CA. Debra serves as a corporate chaplain through Marketplace Chaplains. Tracy and Debra have four adult married children and twelve grandchildren. They have experienced the full spectrum of highlights and heartaches in pastoral ministry. One of their greatest joys is investing in the lives of ministry leaders.
Table Talks will begin as a monthly Zoom gathering on the second Tuesday evening of
the month beginning August 11 at 7:00pm. The Zoom meeting information is below:
Table Talks Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89887126002
Meeting ID: 898 8712 6002
We hope you’ll consider joining us around the table as we talk about all things Jesus!
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Foster the City
Churches Supporting Those Who Serve in Foster Care
| Dave Darjany, Regional Director of Foster the City, met with Jim Smith and Emilio Núñez to share about this amazing ministry. Foster the City's mission is to empower churches to raise up Support Teams to support Foster Families with tangible, ongoing support. This is all led by a key volunteer in your church. | | |
TPUSA Pastors' Summit
August 17-19 | The Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara
| | For those who might be interested, Turning Point USA is hosting the Faith Forward Pastors’ Summit, a gathering of pastors and ministry leaders committed to advancing the Church in our nation. All pastor registrations include the option of a complimentary two-night hotel stay at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, while rooms are available. Pastors requesting lodging during registration will see a $100 hotel confirmation charge added at checkout to secure their room reservation. Rooms are limited and will be confirmed after registration. Pastor registration $80, Spouse $50. | | |
Philippine Earthquake Relief
Thank You for Your Help!
| With your support, PCN was able to send $4,200 to CB Philippines to help after the devastating earthquakes this month. Our CBAP ministry partners, led by Mindanao Area Director Pastor Glen Lemin, together with NHCF members, Pastor Lani Boado, and volunteers, provided the second wave of relief on June 22. Watch this video of help arriving in Gensan and Davao Occidental, and thank you so much for your support! |
CB Global Gathering | Registration Open
Register by August 15, 2026 for Best Price and Availability
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Churches Planting in Argentina
See the Journey of one Pastor from Guatemala to Argentina
| | This is another network of churches in CB Global that is doing God's work in Argentina. God is working all around the world. Pacific Church Network would love to connect a local church in America with another church outside of America that you can adopt. All that means is that you would pray for them, occasionally give to a need, and even someday go and visit. Pray, Give and Go. Take a look at the video. | |
PCN Church Discounts
Membership Savings
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