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Featured Leadership
- Meet Robbie Shreffler -
Robbie is the Northern California District President
Robbie Shreffler is the Pastor at San Francisco Chinese Church of the Nazarene and the District NYI President for the Northern California District. He gets the opportunity to serve in one of the most diverse and densely populated cities in America and so his ministry reflects that. His local church and the rest of the churches on the Northern California District demand a different approach to ministry. Together they are forging a new way forward reaching out daily to communities that are a ripe mission field.
Robbie has been married to his with Ashley for over ten years. Together they raise two children; a daughter, Teagan and son, Sawyer.
A few fun facts about Robbie...
Q: Who is your Hero?
A: Desmond Tutu, Oscar Romero, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Pretty much anyone who has done something to radically follow Jesus in a way that has disrupted the lives of others. Tutu has taught me about forgiveness and reconciliation when the way of the world would have dictated revenge. Romero and Bonhoeffer both spoke out about the injustice and corruption of their respective governments to a point that they were both executed. They have each reminded me that we are not called to just stick to the status quo but to live in a way that reveals the kingdom of God.
Q: What are your Hobbies?
A: I love Karaoke. In the most pastor-y development of my life, I love to golf. I honestly didn’t see that one coming. My other favorites things to do all have to do with family. I love taking my kids to the zoo. Taking half eaten crayons out of my sons mouth. Taking walks with the family to go get dinner somewhere in the neighborhood. And, I love to cook for people.
Q: If I was an animal, what would I be and why?
A: I would be a Tiger or a Panda Bear. Both are large, majestic, powerful animals. People are generally afraid of them. But I’ve watched the nature documentaries and they are really just lazy animals that get easily annoyed at being distracted. That’s a great description of me.
Q: If you had to describe yourself using three words, it would be?
A: Contrarian
Events
The Southwest Field NYI and Point Loma Nazarene University have partnered together to provide an event in which students and young adults can further develop their calling. Throughout the weekend, we will visit a variety of ministries, exploring the many ways in which people are practicing faithful obedience to God.
For more info and to register visit http://www.southwestnyi.org/the-call.
On Sept. 15 Anaheim NYI, LA NYI, PLNU and Pasadena Church of the Nazarene will be hosting Growing Young in Spanish.
To find out more info about Growing Young and to register for this event visit https://www.pointloma.edu/events/joven-en-crecimiento.
The Southwest Field NYI and Point Loma Nazarene University have partnered together to provide a very special retreat for Pastors' Kids (PK's) who are between the grades of 7 and 12.
Cost: $99 if registered by June 15
$109 if registered after June 15
Register at http://www.southwestnyi.org/pk-retreat
Q 2018 is a regional youth quizzing event for the USA/Canada region.
Register at www.quizzingevents.com
Discipleship Scholarship - One scholarship will be awarded for the amount of $1750
Application Deadline - May 21, 2018
More information at www.quizzingevents.com
The NYC LC meetings were amazing and full of important information. Contact your District President to get an NYC checklist of your district's deadlines.
nyc2019.com
It's here!
Resources
YiM is our USA/Canada sending resource to invite young adults to participate in strategic regional mission for June-July through Hubs of Compassion.
Have you heard about the Matching Scholarship?
If 20 districts create a $1000 scholarship for young adults from your district to serve this summer a donor will match your investment.
Email YiM Coordinator Kenny Wade for more details: yim@nazarene.org
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