About me:

My name is Paul Garcia.  I am 31 years old.  I have been married to Mari for 9 years.  We have three girls and one on the way.  Mari and I work as partners in ministry with me doing most of the teaching and her doing more of the administrative work.  Mari, however, is a fine Bible teacher and one of the best women teachers that I have ever heard.

I have been involved in youth ministry for the past 18 years.  We have been youth pastors at various churches for 9 years and we were youth leaders for 5 years before that.  We have been at Warehouse for the past 2 years and we love the community and blend of authenticity and grace that we have found here.

Fri. Nov. 21, 2008

Youth Convention was amazing.  The bands were incredible, especially “Worth Dying For” from Modesto.  They stole the show.  Matthew Barnet was a great speaker.  He challenged our students to do something for God while they are still teens: “Don’t wait for your city to solve the gang problem in your town.  Why can’t teenagers solve the gang problem in your town.”  He also challenged the leaders in our churches to unleash our teenagers into ministry as teens.  

Missions was also highlighted.  Our students caught a glimpse of missions.  Several students told me as we unpacked the weekend that they want to be a part of missions now more than ever.  

Youth Convention, $75.  Hours of sleep, 6.  Called to missions, Priceless.

Wed. Oct. 29, 2008

October was such a great month in the youth ministry.  We hosted two outreaches, played broom hockey, had guys and girls small groups, learned about missions (Jr. High), discovered what faith means (Abraham/Genesis),  hosted our first all worship youth night at the church, and started a student leadership team.  There were around 50 students that participated in this months events.  But best of all students are truly growing in their faith through studying the Bible, accountability in a small group, and expressing their love to God in our group worship times.  October was truly an awesome month in the youth ministry!!!  I can’t wait to see what November brings.