Kenny Stone officially began as our new Youth Pastor this Monday, and we are deeply enthusiastic about his joining our leadership team. What an awesome team God has brought together to reach this community for Christ.

This Friday night, 9/18 @ 5:30 pm is a Welcome Party for Kenny and Kimberly.

We’ll meet at 3403 Barrington in West Linn.

All students—middle school & high school—and their parents are invited, along with the youth leaders.

Come hungry! Plus bring a swimsuit and towel—the pool is heated to 88 degrees! There’s a hot tub and plenty to do. Bring the whole family!

More about Kenny & Kimberly:

Kenny and his wife Kimberly are natives of the Pacific Northwest, with a heart for our community and a love for the people of Willamette. Their experience in youth ministry and relational passion combine for a great addition to our church family. They love students! (What’s more: students love them!) Their proven character, integrity and humility couple with enthusiasm for life and for people. In short, Kenny is energetic and full of passion for the Gospel and youth.

As Youth Pastor, Kenny is the primary leader of all middle and high school youth programs. His role is to connect students, mobilize volunteers and involve parents. His passion aligns with ours for a family-integrated and team-approach to ministry. How awesome it is to see parents and leaders working together, toward the goal of seeing every student become a life-long follower of Jesus. Kenny’s passion is clearly the Gospel, with a missional emphasis: serving, listening and speaking with love. Students will be challenged to serve the community and learn how to share Christ with their friends and classmates.

The youth team now adds another layer of leadership with the addition of Kenny. Creative Director Aaron Sternke shares a passion for worship with the high schoolers. Our interns and volunteers dedicate many hours to meeting, teaching, discipling and doing life with the youth, and will continue to do so. We want to rally around Kenny and continue our team approach. The volunteers are “all in,” making for a vibrant, relational youth ministry. We are excited to add another leader as we reach this community for Christ.

Also, we greatly value all of you parents and want to communicate well. So, another Parents Night is being planed for October. Stay tuned for that. We welcome your input on the best venue. Perhaps a Sunday lunch? A Weds evening? Email students@willamettechurch.com with a response.