10 summer lunches. Lunch Bunch Thursdays kick off June 5th. Tacos, games, and great people. Noon at Heartwell by Parkcrest. Free - sign up link is in our bio. 2w

"What's up, Leader!" If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting him yet, allow us to introduce Pastor Sheridan McDaniel. Alongside First Lady Larleslie, Sheridan leads A Place for Worship in Fullerton and St. Mark Baptist Church in LB. Together, they are proud parents to four children: Jasmine, Joshua, Jordan, and Deondre. A Long Beach native of over 50 years, Sheridan brings an easygoing, coastal vibe to everything he does. He’s a devoted family man who finds joy in simple pleasures—traveling, quality time with loved ones, and the occasional deep sea fishing trip. And when it comes to fishing, he knows how to battle the big ones—a fitting metaphor for how he approaches life and ministry: with strength, strategy, and unwavering determination. Sheridan is a passionate leader and a compassionate soul. Though he can’t pick a favorite between Gladiator and Braveheart, both reflect his fighting spirit. At the same time, he carries a deep empathy for others and is especially energized these days by his work with Young Adults and Men's Ministry. Fun fact: Sheridan enjoys having dessert alongside dinner rather than waiting until afterward!

*Cue catchy theme song* Join us for Lunch Bunch Thursdays happening this summer! If you serve in these areas of ministry, we would love to connect you with others that are doing the same thing (over a delicious meal, of course). Sign up at the link in our bio!

10 summer lunches. Lunch Bunch Thursdays kick off June 5th. Tacos, games, and great people. Noon at Heartwell by Parkcrest. Free - sign up link is in Our bio.

Super proud of @erin.vucurevich and her work with @reconcilelongbeach / what a great resource fair Erin worked hard to pull together with LA County DCFS. More than a 100 leaders came together to talk about serving vulnerable families (and eat tacos!) a special thanks to @lifeatrevive for hosting!

One of the more remarkable organizations in Long Beach is @newhopegriefsupport They serve hundreds of grieving people in and around LB every year. One of their main offerings is a grief camp for kids/families. This is an unusual year; they still have some spots for this year’s camp (which is on 4/12). From their post: “Expressing grief is a deeply personal process, and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. It can manifest through various outlets, including talking, crying, journaling, creative activities, or simply seeking support from others ❤️‍🩹 On Saturday, April 12, families will come together at Camp Fire Long Beach for New Hope Family Camp to explore their grief alongside others with similar experiences. Through breakout groups and activities led by our trained staff and facilitators, families will learn how to communicate, face their grief, and receive the support they need. 🦋 We offer a balanced mix of fun activities, including art, games, and community paired with age-appropriate grief education and exercises for each family member. You’ll find comfort, hope, and healing at New Hope while making new friends on a similar grief journey. Our goal is to support and strengthen each family member so the entire family can move forward together toward a new normal. There is still space available, so please join us! Fill out our online Family Camp Interest Form today with link in our bio, or visit https://www.newhopegrief.org/family-camp/”

Yesterday marked five years since the Collective began! We’re grateful for these past years and God’s generosity through it all. Enjoy these photo reminders of what He has done. Together, since 2020, we’ve accomplished so much—and we’re excited to share a short preview of what’s ahead! (see below) And, if you have a little more time, we invite you to listen to an interview where Eric and Joel Silva discuss God’s goodness. (Link in our bio.) Here’s to the next chapter! -- A partial summary of the things we’ve done together in the past 5 yrs: Partner with local churches and foundations to give away $1M+ • $280K for at-risk churches in the first months of COVID • $157K for church plants in 2021 • $500K to encourage resilience in pastors/Christian leaders post-pandemic • $150K for Altadena fire victims Hosted two weekend retreats with Spanish-speaking pastors Given away 972 books Host 50+ prayer gatherings, including annual pre-Easter prayer time Produced 20+ videos for pastors early in the pandemic Welcomed and helped fund SoulCARE to the LB-area Began Love Our City, an annual day of service Sponsored attendance at Psalms Retreat for 50+ pastors Gathered leaders to welcome new pastors and Christian non-profit leaders Partnered in many efforts with great organizations like the Ministers Alliance Led a citrus drive in the early days of COVID Hosted the So Cal Exponential Conference Championed local organizations like Young Life, Parable, AION Path, and City to City Incubating Reconcile Long Beach, a new nonprofit to keep families together Hosted leaders like Michael Wear (politics) and Alvin Sanders (poverty & the church) Gathered 100+ leaders last summer to talk about God, Politics, & the Church Served $12,000 worth of Christmas tacos Welcomed three pastors in residence (Bishop Ulmer, Glenn Packiam, and Rich Villodas) A partial preview of what’s to come: Many more Psalms Retreats Many, many more tacos Probably more book giveaways Way-Finder Training with the Colossians Way; a time for church leadership teams to grow in thinking, acting, and leading like Jesus in the midst of conflict (August 16) More times to pray together

We love working with partners, and one of our favorite partners is @citytocityla / if you have been thinking that church planting might be in your future or if you’re a senior leader and have a staff member who would make a good church planter, I am hosting a very informal dinner on Thursday, February 27. 6:30 PM at 908 in LBX. We have seats for 3-4 leaders. Message me or email me if you’d like to join us. I would love to introduce you to our friends at City To City.

Sheriff Luna wanted to say thank you for all of the ways churches in Long Beach have supported fire victims.

People from more than 25 churches have dropped off air mattresses, kitchenware, microwaves, blankets, towels, and toiletries, (and $1000s of dollars in gift cards). Thank you. 150+ boxes filled and delivered. Everything is donated to either @christchurchsm or @victorybiblechurch (special thanks for @waynechaneyjr for introducing us to @iamjondecuir at Victory). Also, thank you to the volunteers from Kings, GraceLB, and Parkcrest. We will be open next week, M-F from 9a-12p. NOTE: as of yesterday, they have requested air purifiers. To those of you who donated, thank you for helping these local churches be the hero.

Long Beach Church Collective