East Bay Cancer Support Group

My family supports the Easy Bay Cancer Support Group and, though this is not directly related to the ministry to which I'm called at PLTS, I wanted to include it here. My grandmother is one of the founders of the organization (that's her in the flashy pink number) and it's become an important part of our philanthropy. The Group provides counseling and care for people impacted in any way by Cancer.

California Lutheran University

I had the good fortune of representing PLTS at the Installation of CLU's president Dr. John Sladek. I was also able to spend some time with some CLU students who are considering coming to PLTS in the next couple of years. Here is a shot of me with Pastor Scott Maxwell-Doherty who, with his wife, Pastor Mellissa, is a PLTS graduate and one of the University Pastors.

Hiking

Some of you who have been considering coming to PLTS have asked what the weather is like in the winter. My wife and I went hiking one February day and stopped to take this picture. It was about 80 degrees and just a fantastic day! So, bring shorts and short sleeves! :)

The Youth Ministry Extravaganza

The Youth Ministry Extravaganza was in Tampa, Florida this year and the Seminaries were asked again to have a presence there! This was our BOLD CALL table of information. We had a great visit there and lots of good conversation with people who are engaged in and/or preparing for Youth and Family Ministry at a seminary . . . like PLTS, for example!