The Journey of Discernment

Over the years, God has clarified my calling through prayer, affirmation from trusted leaders, and spiritual promptings I could never have orchestrated. This journey began during our church planting season, when my wife had a prophetic dream showing three specific locations on a map: Quatama Station in Hillsboro, Multnomah Village in Portland, and Lake View Drive in Lake Oswego. At the time, the dream’s meaning wasn’t clear — but it planted a seed of expectation.

Years later, we began seeing those locations come to life in ways that confirmed God’s direction. Quatama Station became our home base during church planting. In 2022, I accepted a pastoral role in Multnomah Village, investing in student and discipleship ministries. Then in 2024, my wife was unexpectedly offered a job on Lake View Drive in Lake Oswego. Without pursuing these steps, we found ourselves living out what God had shown years before.

During my time in Multnomah Village, there was a pivotal moment of internal clarity. After a long day of ministry, an uninvited, unmistakable thought settled in: “You’re going to be a lead pastor.” I believed even then that this impression was connected to the Multnomah Village area — that God might be preparing me for leadership rooted in this community. Over time, He brought confirmation through Scripture, wise counsel, and ministry fruit that reinforced this sense of place and purpose.

My wife also received a vision during this season. She drew images of healthy, well-tended orchards — a picture of what God can do when His Church is pruned and prepared. She sensed a coming harvest, particularly in the Multnomah Village area, where many are realizing that addressing symptoms without dealing with sin leaves the deepest needs unmet. This vision has served as both encouragement and confirmation that God is at work here in ways we cannot fully see yet.

This calling has never been about personal advancement. It is about obedience. The Lord has led through years of preparation, aligning circumstances, relationships, and opportunities in ways I could not have planned. I am committed to following wherever He leads, serving His Church with faithfulness and vision.