Foursquare Youth Pastor Dies During Portland Marathon

Faith Facts

• Trey Lara, a 24-year-old Foursquare Church youth pastor, passed away after suffering cardiac arrest while running the Portland Marathon.
• Lara was a rising leader in the Foursquare denomination and was only days away from turning 25.
• The young pastor’s sudden passing leaves his church family and loved ones mourning a life of faith and service.

Trey Lara, a beloved youth pastor in the Foursquare Church, collapsed during the 26.2-mile Portland Marathon on Sunday and could not be revived. He was 24 years old and only days away from celebrating his 25th birthday.

Lara had been serving as a youth pastor within the Foursquare denomination, where he was known for his commitment to young believers and his passion for ministry. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through his church community and beyond.

“He was a young man with a heart for God and a heart for people,”

colleagues and church members said as they remembered his life and ministry. The loss of such a promising leader has left many reflecting on the brevity of life and the importance of faith.

The Foursquare Church family is now coming together in prayer and support for Lara’s loved ones during this time of grief. His death serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of life and the hope found in Christ.

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