“A lot of Christianese talk is ‘we’re doing life together,’ but on the Camino it actually happens.”

As an expert people-connector, Estock shares the importance of equipping lay leaders to make disciples, and providing them with some of CDM’s best free resources.

The tournament has been a tradition for 12 years. This year’s tournament will take place at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas.

As Andrew’s disease appeared and progressed, Ed helped guide Andrew and his wife, Amy, through the wilderness of terminal illness.

Christ-centered, gospel-saturated and Spirit-filled churches need to embrace the opportunity to once again become “Christian leadership factories,” whereby the church defines Christian leadership, develops Christian leaders, and deploys them into the world.

“Why not raise up pastors for Wisconsin from among its own Cheeseheads?”

Funding comes from supporting churches and presbyteries. The Unity Fund has raised $213,570 and awarded 41 scholarships since its creation.

“I ended up praying prayers that day that I thought I would never have to pray. Like, ‘Lord, if I don’t make it today, please at least get my family out.’ ”

Now when members talk about things they miss about Evergreen’s old building, rather than bringing them back to the present, White asks them to share more about what they miss.

“To be around people also struggling was encouraging, but it wasn’t just that we all know what we’re going through – they reminded me that it was worth it.”