Are you thinking… or just compiling? I’m running a little experiment this week. 👉 The Unassisted Week For my message prep: - No AI - No Google - No screens Just: - Paper Bible - Pen - Notebook - Books Not because analog is better… But because I want to make sure my thinking is still strong enough to stand on its own. Here’s what I’m seeing in leaders (myself included): We’ve gotten really good at: - Searching fast - Compiling ideas - Producing quickly But we might be losing: - Depth - Clarity - Discernment And that’s dangerous. Because if you’re not careful, you start:👉 trusting tools more than your thinking👉 borrowing clarity instead of developing conviction Scripture says:We have the mind of Christ.The Holy Spirit is our guide. So here’s the tension: Are we actually using that…
or defaulting to tools because they’re faster? I’m not anti-AI. I use it all the time. But I refuse to let it sit in the driver’s seat. Your challenge (if you’re in): Before you search this week… ➡️ Sit with the text➡️ Write your own thoughts➡️ Process first THEN go to tools. I want to hear from you: 💬 Could you go fully unassisted for a week? 💬 What would be hardest about it? 💬 Where do you feel most dependent right now? 👇 Watch the video and jump in: This isn’t about being old school. It’s about thinking at a higher level again.

If you have volunteers serving in production, tech, or creative ministry, this night is for them. We’re hosting a Production Workshop designed to equip, encourage, and strengthen church production teams across the Portland area. I’d love for you to invite your production leads, creatives, and key volunteers to join us. 📅 Friday, February 20, 2026 ⏰ 5:30–9:00 PM 📍 Westside Community Church (Control Room) 🍽️ Potluck dinner (bring something to share) 👉 RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft8v-Nq5jlhaYUOqZHBw_Kvj9UvvgWHE2vhY0eWmsS1Wn9rQ/viewform?usp=header What they’ll experience: • Hands-on breakout sessions • Practical tools + fresh vision for church production • Connection with other production teams • Team-building, encouragement, and community This workshop flows out of our heart to champion healthy, equipped production ministries — starting at Westside and extending into the greater Portland area. Please feel free to forward this to your teams or invite other churches who would benefit. Let’s sharpen the Production Ministry of churches in our region, together.

Hey All - it's that time, our Connection Co Monthly Meetup is tomorrow at 9am Pacific Time right here in Skool. Can't wait to see you there! FYI we're building some steam here with resources & tools that can help you. Take a sec to browse the Classroom and snag some free help for growing your leadership and ministry.

All, I had to share this giant win! We had so much fun at Westside this weekend with baptisms at all 4 services. It's amazing to see how God is moving across our city and state. 34 baptisms - so many amazing stories. One of my favs was Saturday night when my "brother-in-law's brother-in-law" Jonathon was baptized against all odds. A true story of redemption. His pic is here too. Thank God.

This is a walk-through of our leadership training program, we call HCLI (High Capacity Leader Intensive). Let me know if you have questions.