Almost 260 people packed Calvary Baptist Church for our 63rd Annual Meeting held in Huntington Beach. Four chaplains shared stories from around the globe, 17 new church planters since 2012 were introduced--including 4 new ones for 2017, news about our growing Spanish-language seminary was shared along with inspiring music, helpful seminars, an introduction of our new partnership with WorldVenture and news of another PCN trip to the Holy Land. Every pastor got a free shirt, book and discount for our Holy Land tour. It was a great evening of networking and fellowship.  

Since last year's trip was sold out so quickly, we again will take a group to 

Israel on an 11-day trip to the Holy Land. The cost is only $3,738, which includes almost everything: airfare, hotels, tips, entrance fees, all breakfast's, dinner's and most lunches. We have added another day to our trip to include seeing the northern sea of Galilee area. There is more information and you may sign up today at our website.

We realize that not everyone can make it to our Annual Meeting, especially those from our member church on the island of Guam. To inform your church of what we are doing, show this short video that we played at our meeting about Pacific Church Network. We also have a number of church planting videos on our webpage.

What a great start. Over 140 packed into the new Branches Fullerton 

Church for their first service. Pacific Church Network was deeply involved in the search for a new pastor for Temple Baptist in Fullerton. Temple granted PCN the privilege to become their search team and also install a temporary Elder board during this transitional time. This was a good move for the church, and a serious boost for future growth is anticipated. PCN prayed about asking their recent church planter, Israel Gomez, who planted a church in La Habra, to consider becoming the new pastor, bringing his new church plant congregation with him. After much prayer, it happened! On Sunday, January 8, Temple Baptist and Branches Church Orange County joined as one church, Temple voting in all the new members! New members, new name, new music, new constitution, new outreach and effectiveness. Excitement and hope for the future was felt by many. This is a new beginning for a church to reach their community for Jesus. 

Pacific Church Network is committed to establishing and strengthening churches so they may influence their community with the gospel of Jesus Christ. All PCN churches have supported our network so that since 2012, we have helped start 18 new churches.

H ere are our 4 new churches in 2017:

Mere Church - Rancho Cucamonga

Pastor Brett Visk

Located in the Inland Empire of Southern California, Mere is reaching the  3rd largest metropolitan area in California, and the 14th largest in the U.S.  They meet at  Coyote Canyon Elementary school.

The King's Cross Church - Rancho Santa  Margarita

Pastor Chris Poblete 

Chris grew up in south Orange County  and had an increased burden for the rapidly-growing community. While at school at Gateway Seminary, and after serving in many churches in the area, he was encouraged to start The King's Church.  

Branches Church - Fullerton

Pastor Israel Gomez

Israel planted a church last year in La Habra and many young families start attending. Temple Baptist in Fullerton was looking for a pastor; they had a strong history, good location and needed young families. PCN worked to bring these two  churches together. 

Goleta Valley Church - Goleta

Pastor Bobby Grossi

PCN offered to help replant this church with a young, energetic pastor from the Reno area. Bobby had a strong ministry at a growing church there, but was interested in getting back to the central coast where he grew up. The leadership at Goleta was extremely appreciative of PCN's help in the transition period with  pulpit supply, resources and their leadership in the search process.   

Saturday, February 25
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
L aguna Beach, CA

Plan on attending this marriage enrichment workshop featuring Brian and Chandra Howard, and Jim and Vicki Smith as instructors.  
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Designed for pastors of TM and PCN churches of 200 attendees or less, 

the Mustard Seed conference invites you and your spouse to participate in 2 days of encouragement, training, inspiration and relaxed fellowship in beautiful Dana Point. Monday, February 27 at 1:00 pm through Tuesday, February 28 at 4 pm. Cost is only $89.  More information

Pacific Church Network financially supports CB Chaplaincy which endorses 180 chaplains worldwide. At  our annual meeting, Chaplaincy Director Andy Meverden, a retired Army colonel, shared about the work these chaplains do. We also heard from four chaplains. By supporting PCN, you are supporting chaplains in the military, prisons, hospitals and more. find out more

On Saturday, January 28, our PCN church, Calvary Baptist Church in Bishop, CA, hosted their Eastern Sierra Women's Retreat which 

brought over 100 women from 16 local churches together for a time of encouragement and inspiration. Vicki Smith was the guest speaker and took the ladies through the entire book of Philippians. Calvary Baptist is one of the larger churches in Bishop.

Free Workshop 
Monday, March 3
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
G lendale, CA

Does your church understand the sound, biblical basis for engaging in joyful giving in support of a vision? Come hear how they can and will. 
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Pacific Church Network has been asked to find the next pastor for Palm Springs Baptist. PCN started an 

assessment which will help to effectively evaluate the needs of the church as they go through the search process. PCN also brought in Pastor Perry White to serve as the interim pastor. Perry (and his wife Sally) retired from serving as pastor in Independence for many years. Perry's first Sunday was January 29.   

Pacific Church Network is sponsoring a free day at the Glen Ivy Spa on Saturday, June 17 for Pastors' wives. We appreciate the value of a pastor's wife and want to offer this 

free day of rest and relaxation. We only have room for 15 ladies, so sign up soon.  For more information, contact Vicki Smith at: vicki@pacificchurchnetwork.com .

On Wednesday, January 25, our board chairman, Rick Koole, along with a few other board members and 

PCN staff members, met with the seven Regional Executive Directors (REDS) from across the country to share what we are doing here at PCN. It was a good time of interaction and discussion.

A great story from our CB North Central Executive Director, Pat Phinney... "I arrived early by 1½ hours to John Wayne airport and when I was checking out the food options, I 

started talking to an employee of the "Farmer's Market." I sensed quickly that this young man of about 23 years old, was in distress and, at best, troubled. He said he would like to move away from LA and I asked why. Here is the best part and a direct cue from God, "I want to move away from this big city to find purpose and meaning in my life." I said, "Do you want to hear something amazing? You don't have to move away to find purpose and meaning in your life." I waited until his shift was over and then I shared Christ. He prayed to receive Him as Lord and Savior. I wanted you to enjoy the experience with me and pray for Alex . . . who now has new meaning in his life."  

On Saturday, December 3, Grace Utomo was hit by a car as she was walking across the crosswalk on Magnolia Avenue heading towards 

CBU. Grace is the daughter of Keith Crosby, a former PCN pastor and board member, and the wife of Ivan Utomo. Grace was taken to the ER and placed in ICU. Her injuries included a fractured skull, bleeding in the brain, a shattered left knee, fractured right knee, and fractured pelvis. This family needs our prayers as they go through a long road of recovery. If you'd like to help financially, visit  https://www.gofundme.com/graces-recovery-fund.