This is one in a series about the West Seattle Campus Discipleship Training Program highlighting a DTP ministry and introducing its participants to the Body of Christ at Mars Hill Church West Seattle. The purpose of the DTP is to identify, develop and train called and biblically qualified followers of Jesus to lead the mission of our “city” within the city. These are leaders who are committed to walking in community together in order to be prepared, equipped and propelled to fulfill God’s calling on their lives.

MHC|WS Campus Production/Communications Director David Parker is sponsoring and mentoring two men who have committed to the year-long program described above. David’s responsibilities include production and music for Sunday services as well as special events. He is also responsible for all communication avenues at the campus, including our website, blog, and most printed materials.

Because the West Seattle Campus runs on such a small staff, what we do on Sundays and throughout the week could not be accomplished without the help of our body serving. Having Men and Women who are willing to serve, who are humble and teachable are vital to the growth and health of our body. David is excited to be serving alongside Michael Baker and Javier Luna this year, and thanks Jesus that He has provided these men to help carry the load, and raise up leaders of leaders.

Michael Baker will primarily be serving in communication, handling the blog, website, and printed material that go out to our campus. A little bit about Michael in his own words – “I have played ‘Christian’ most my life. I’ve tried hard, fought sin and failed, never overcoming sin on my own. Praise Jesus that period of my life has come to an end. I have seen Jesus in the eyes of Godly men here at Mars Hill, who have loved me enough to call me out on my sin and show me that Christ did it all, I need not fight this battle by myself anymore. Praise Jesus Christ. Amen”.

Please pray for Michael in this season of transition, as he recently moved and is searching for employment. Pray that Jesus would continue to be his source of strength as he learns new roles and serves this year.

Javier Luna was raised in Northern California and became a Christian at the age of 14. He has been married for 7 years to his beautiful wife Molly, and has three beautiful kids (Autumn, Eliana, and Ezekial). He is also a full time graduate student in the clinical psychology program at Seattle Pacific University. Javier will be serving primarily in productions. He will be working into my role as he learns to lead the production team this year and expound some of the ministries inside of productions.

Please pray for Javier this year as he finishes up his schooling, serves in the DTP, and follows Jesus’ leading, wherever that may take him.

David has appreciated getting to know both these men, their heart to follow Jesus, and looks forward to the things Jesus will do this year in and through them. Please join us in prayer for these men and their families, for sponsor David Parker, and for the Productions and Communications ministries. If you are interested in serving in these areas, email David Parker.

Find out more about the Discipleship Training Program HERE, and watch this space as the series continues, introducing you to more DTP participants.