Thriving in Babylon (What God is doing in the secular Northwest)

In this episode Skyler interviews pastor Nolan Tjaden on the amazing story of what God is doing at Rise City Church in the secular area of Oregon. Nolan does not have your traditional ministry journey, and yet after feeling very strongly that God was calling him into ministry he responded and has experienced God work in powerful ways. In this episode Nolan shares his story and lessons he has learned along the way leading in the church. Nolan is currently on staff as the Youth and Young Adult Pastor at Rise City Church.

Links
Rise City Church
Parent Podcast

Intentional things Rise City Church did to thrive in Babylon (ie, Oregon)

• Build a church on a theology of mission.
• Empowered all Christians to do ministry (not just pastors)
• Look for average people to lead, not just professional.
• Embraced the hustle: work hard, don't be lazy.