Our Name

The Watershed Fellowship takes its name from an illustration made by the late author and founder of L'Abri, Francis Schaeffer.  In 1984, Schaeffer wrote about how seemingly small differences in the way we think and live can result in drastically different outcomes.  He likened these differences to a watershed.  Schaeffer noted that a small difference in the flowing of waters from a mountain near his home in Switzerland divided the waters to either the chilling North Sea or the warm waters of Lake Geneva.

We desire to be a community of small differences that have a lasting impact.  Seeker, cynic and believer alike are welcome and encouraged to enter into the conversation - to join in the journey toward what matters most.  Just as Jesus was and continues to be patient with those who earnestly seek after truth, we want to demonstrate the same love and attentiveness.  God promises to bring to completion what he begins in us and to give us His joy along the way.  With eager expectation, we look forward to the watershed moments God has in store for us.