Mill Creek Foursquare Church

Matt’s journey of faith began early, growing up with a father who was a Messianic rabbi, which instilled in him a deep passion to see the Jewish people — and the nations — come to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah. After earning his B.A. in Religion from Nyack College, Matt spent time serving in New York and Maryland before ultimately moving to Seattle to continue his ministry. Since 2010, he has led...

We are very excited to have Dawn Vail speak at our services to open 2026. She and her husband, Ted, have long been leaders and high contributors towards the local and global ministry of our Foursquare denomination. Dawn has served in pastoral ministry in numerous cities where she taught Scripture and formed disciples. Her husband presently serves as the Vice President of Foursquare, which causes t...

Pastor Chris concludes our teaching series entitled “The Wonder of a Coming King: Advent 2025.” In this fifth study of the series, “A Righteous Branch,” we study in the book of Jeremiah as he prophesied of a king who would arrive out of the devastation brought on by Israel’s long-term idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness with the LORD. This king would be the righteousness of Israel and make a way...

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Wonder of a Coming King: Advent 2025.” In this fourth study of the series, “Out Of Egypt I Called My Son,” we study in the book of Hosea as he prophesied of a king who would regather scattered Israel and give them renewed hearts to love and worship the LORD their God. We also read words that the Gospel of Matthew will later use to prove Jesu...

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Wonder of a Coming King: Advent 2025.” In this third study of the series, “Little Town of Bethlehem,” we study in the book of Micah as he prophesied of a king coming out of a little, nowhere town who would redeem Israel and change the world. This king, of course, is none other than the Lord Jesus who continues to meet the aches of every long...

One of the greatest joys of the Christmas season in the Pacific Northwest is watching decorative lights shine through the cold and gloomy darkness. As we continue our Advent series, we look to Isaiah who prophecies of a light that will illuminate the darkness, a light caused by a coming King who will reign eternally with joy, peace, justice, and righteousness. Join us this week as we sit in the wo...

Pastor Chris begins our teaching series entitled “The Wonder of a Coming King: Advent 2025.” In this first study of the series, “The Blessing of a Coming King,” we study in the book of Numbers out of a unique part of Israel’s story when a foreign king seeks to curse them as they await to end the Promised Land. God turns this moment into a blessing and one of the earliest proclamations of the Messi...

Pastor Chris offers a devotional teaching as we are in-between series entitled “What Storms Prove.” This teaching is focused in Mark 4 where Jesus proclaims four parables/short stories with deeper spiritual meaning about the Kingdom of God. Then a storm settles on them all. Here we learn that storms can introduce great chaos to our lives, though they can also reprove that which is simple and deep w...

We have the privilege of ordaining Pastors Mark and Andrew while we have our District Supervisor Steve Mickel with us. He will share a wonderful teaching that will be sure to aid and galvanize us towards response in Jesus. 

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God.” In this twenty-fifth study of the series, “The Death of Moses,” we study in the book of Deuteronomy and focus on a moment of Moses proclaiming the way of the LORD to Israel as well as the conclusion of the Torah as Moses dies. Here, we consider the ways Moses points to Jesus, and through Jesus, made his way i...

The entire Bible creatively and consistently points to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week, we will study how a snake on a stick shows us the power and necessity of believing in and submitting to Jesus Christ as our Savior.

Join us this week as we take a brief pause from our Moses series to explore the topic of shame and how, through Christ, we can find freedom. As the Christian author and physiatrist, Curt Thompson writes, "To be human is to be infected by this phenomenon we call shame." (The Soul of Shame pg. 22) Shame affects us all, but Jesus confronts it head-on.

As we turn to Numbers 20, we read the story of one of Moses’ worst moments. The Lord had shown himself faithful and powerful time after time, and yet Moses proudly and angrily chose to take matters into his own hands. How do we steward our moments of frustration in a way that recognizes the moment while also surrendering our emotions and understanding to the Lord?

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God.” In this twenty-second study of the series, “Ambition & Consequences,” we study again in the book of Numbers and focus on a moment when Korah and others lead a rebellion against Moses & God. Here, we see how easily ambition can give way to human brokenness and our need to embrace humility in all things.

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled "The Life of Moses: A Friend of God.” In this twenty-first study of the series, "Fear & Failure,” we study again in the book of Numbers and focus on the spies being set to investigate the land promised Israel. Through their negative report, fear grips Israel and keeps a generation from fulfilling God’s desired purposes for them.

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God” In this twentieth study of the series, “In The Wilderness,” we move into the book of Numbers and focus on several episodes of struggle for Israel after beginning their trip to the land promised their ancestors. Here, we acknowledge our own propensities to struggle with matters and ask the question of how our o...

Pastor Chris made a last-minute decision to take a break from our current series to address the heaviness of our cultural moment. He encourages us to find refuge and encouragement in scripture, to refuse the easy cultural response of despair, hatred, and vengeance, and to remember that we walk with a God who has overcome evil in all of its forms.

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God.” In this nineteenth study of the series, “Living With A Holly God,” we investigate the book of Leviticus and hone in on Leviticus 9:15-10:11 as Aaron and his sons begin their ministry as priests. God’s presence now dwells among Israel in the Tabernacle and his holiness is not to be taken for granted. As he liv...

We continue our study of Moses by looking at the building of the Tabernacle, one of the most important and meaningful building projects in history. Though we live in a different context, this story is both instructive and encouraging for us. Jesus is building his church, and we are invited to help!

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God” In this seventeenth study of the series, “Show Me Your Glory,” we investigate Exodus 33-34 as Moses intercedes for Israel after breaking covenant with God. During this moment, Moses asks the LORD to show him his glory, through which God reveals more of his name and character.

Many of us are familiar with the feeling of suspense and dissonance that occurs after sin. We confess and repent, knowing that we are forgiven, but we might still wonder about our future. Is there reconciliation? Is there restoration? Is there hope? In Exodus 33, we see the Lord meet Israel in their grief, giving them (and us) hope for a better future.   

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God” In this fifteenth study of the series, “Breaking of the Covenant,” we investigate Exodus 32 as Israel breaks covenant with God by building and worshipping a golden calf idol. Moses mediates relationship for Israel with God in keeping with God’s desire. We learn of our need to fully commit to God and eradicate...

Matt’s journey of faith began early, growing up with a father who was a Messianic rabbi, which instilled in him a deep passion to see the Jewish people — and the nations — come to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah. After earning his B.A. in Religion from Nyack College, Matt spent time serving in New York and Maryland before ultimately moving to Seattle to continue his ministry. Since 2010, he has led...

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God.” In this thirteenth study of the series, “Confirming the Covenant,” we investigate Exodus 24 as God and Israel move to ratify the covenant established between them. Here, we learn of the covenant promise, which lends us increased understanding to the covenant Jesus has made with all who believe upon him and kn...

What does it mean to live in freedom? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? As we continue our study of Moses, we will see how the Lord shows his people to fully and freely experience life as he intended.