I first joined the production team shortly after starting to attend Branches as a way to connect and get involved. I quickly realized that the behind the scene roles the production team plays are vital to a smooth worship service that is free from distraction. I love that I get to be part of a team that contributes in many ways to help create an environment where we can focus on worshipping our creator and savior together as a church family on Sundays. I've also found that the couple hours before the service starts, when the worship team is practicing and we're working to get everything dialed in, is one of my favorite and most cherished times of worship all week.  Read More

I have been thinking a lot lately, about our vision and our mission at Branches. Jesus commanded us to "go and make disciples of all nations...baptize them...teach them." He said all nations, not some. That means he is asking us to engage with all different kinds of people. Rewind back to 2007. I was living a life of addiction and other self destructive behaviors when I walked through the doors at...  Read More

Everything in life has a starting point - including faith.You had a starting point.  Romance has a starting point.  Relationships have a starting point.  Careers have a starting point.  Parenting has a starting point.  Do you want to build a house?  It has a starting point.Faith has a starting point, as well.  Your faith, whatever it is, had a starting point.For most of us, our faith journey had a...  Read More

Zack is a high school senior born and raised here in Scappoose! He is currently serving on the Branches Youth team. As an Intern, Zack is reading the bible and other books on a regular basis while encouraging others to do the same. He is helping the Youth Team create a place where students love to hang out and grow their faith as an on stage host. His responsibility is to help tear down walls and engage the students with the content they are about to hear from God's word. You might also recognize him as the guy who makes your bagel sandwich at Scappoose Bagel!   Read More

     Wow! What an amazing day Sunday was for us as a church family! So many people making bold statements about Jesus through baptism. These are the times where we as a church have the opportunity to truly celebrate what God is up to in our community. We get to see a little piece of heaven on Earth in moments like these.This Week at BranchesThis week begins our Christmas series, "Branches Christma...  Read More

This Week at BranchesWow! What an amazing day last Sunday! I may be experiencing the warmest welcome a new leader has ever experienced when stepping into a place of responsibility. And what a blessing you all have been to Brian and his family as they move into the next season of their life. Sunday morning was a testament to our heart for people! It is evidence of our desire to see God move in our ...  Read More

Hey Branches!        I am so excited to be joining this amazing team at a larger capacity. I have been so blessed to have been a part of Branches since 2006. Seeing what God has done, is doing, and dreaming of what He wants to continue to do in our community and beyond is a part of my DNA. I have lived in Scappoose for the last 22 years and my heart burns for the people of Columbia County. My hear...  Read More