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We’ve all had moments of need. But we’ve also had moments where someone showed up for us. This is someone who came through for you, loved you, believed in you. Someone just simply showing up can make all the difference. Aren’t … Continued

Though I have lived with my family in California for the last nine years, I am born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was fortunate to serve as a high school basketball coach and youth pastor for eleven years as … Continued

As a teenager, I had an innate sense of justice, and it was particularly aimed at the foster care system. I saw how broken it was and how deeply wounded it left so many, and I was determined to be … Continued

This is the Bayside I see. A Bayside so close to God that no one ever attempts to do anything without Him. And a Bayside so close to people that no one ever needs to wonder how to do life … Continued

The power of worship is woven through the foundation of our faith. Whether it was David dancing with abandon when the ark of the covenant was brought home or the widow who gave her last few pennies in sacrifice to … Continued

To be on the receiving end of the love, compassion, and generosity of the Bayside family has been a transformational experience for us at Bayside Santa Rosa. Two and a half years ago, we were a struggling church dealing with … Continued

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” is used to describe the Christmas season and one thing is true—at Bayside it really is the most wonderful time of the year! From beautiful decorations on our campuses, a cup of the special Bayside Hot Chocolate, adorable kids’ choirs, candle … Continued

Let me tell you a few recent stories about the impact of groups in people’s lives.   Just this summer, a group of men began to pray for a father in the group to be able to have a relationship with … Continued

Bayside’s commitment to collaboration and shared leadership sets it apart from many of the churches in the United States. When I came to Blue Oaks to be the Senior Campus Pastor, I got my first taste of co-leadership. Jason Krogh was already there as a campus pastor at the time, so I joined … Continued

AIM’s Mission is to fight the evil of sex trafficking with a special focus in Cambodia. We’ve been there a little over fourteen years and have developed a holistic approach through which God can work to actually reduce trafficking. By … Continued