Hear Pastor Brad's personal story of how he was led by God to the founding Living Word Church of the Bay Area:
What I am about to share with you is my journey over the last two years. God has been at work in so many ways, that I believe beyond a shadow of a doubt God is leading me, and that he is creating a new gathering that will impact many people, families and even our community for eternity.Two years ago God called me in a unique way to go. Over the last two years I have been struggling with what the Lord wants me to do in ministry. This has not been an easy period of time because He has closed a number of doors of opportunity. I have wrestled greatly with the Lord in prayer and study of His Word over His call to go. In 30 hours of focused prayer and meditation on God's Word this Spring, it became clear that God has opened a door of opportunity to plant a new church. The Holy Spirit has confirmed this calling in God's Word, other Christians and even in the circumstances of my life. 
As more and more people confirmed this calling and are joining with me to plant the new church, my story is turning into the beginning of our story. How exciting it is to see God work in and around us.
As one friend showed me how God worked mightily with Elisha in 2 Kings 4, I believe He will work like this again. Therefore, we look to the miracles of resources, renewal of lives (which has already begun with mine), safety, and the goal of 100 households coming out of spiritual famine being fed according to the Word of God.
What God is bringing into reality is a new church which will be a place where people will grow, families will be transformed and neighbors will be reached with the Living Word of God through faith in Jesus Christ. We will keep the main thing, the main thing by focusing on the essentials of Christianity and therefore providing a common ground for people, couples and households from all different backgrounds, ages and stages in life. We believe that keeping Christianity simple, natural and real will organically connect with more and more people who have a hunger to be fed and grow in faith.
The miracles have already begun! May they only continue and multiply, even within you. I hope you will be a part of God's miracles and let God bring your faith to life!
Pastor Brad
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6