Author - Preston Pouteaux

Preston PouteauxPreston is a pastor at Lake Ridge Community Church in Chestermere and experiments mostly in the intersection of faith and neighbourhood. Into the Neighbourhood explores how we all contribute to creating a healthy and vibrant community. Preston is also a beekeeper; a reminder that small things make a big difference.

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Gritty Community

There are times when we want to quit. These are the moments where we wonder if we can take another step in our relationships, projects, work, or family...

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What’s in a Name?

My wife and I are expecting our second child in June. We’re excited. We have been preparing a baby room by giving it a coat of paint and some wallpaper...

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The Start of An Adventure

Every year my wife and I try to visit beautiful green spaces. Some are pricey tourist attractions, some are pristine protected nature preserves, while others...

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A Second Family

When I left home to study I took a big step away from my family and into the great unknown. I had a few dollars in my pocket, an unreliable (but cool) Jeep...

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Interruptions

“Daddy, look at me right now!” I was working in my office and was deep into a project. In the midst of emails, phone calls, writing, and running to...

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JOMO

Life is a journey of learning about ourselves. We can learn about what drives us, what makes us happy, what hardens our heart, and what gives us deep meaning...

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What We Have

2016 was hard. So was 2015. As a pastor I spend time with the survivors and hear the stories. Some have lost jobs and others have lost marriages. And...

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Patient

Waiting is hard. It takes a certain strength of character to wait, and there are many time that I’ve failed show patience and I know the sting of rushing...

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Dream Team

Every year I speak to a few hundred kids about honey bees and the importance of caring for our gardens and neighbours. I remember last year, before the bylaws...


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