FPC Moving Forward - Highlights
The “2010 Mission Study Report” lovingly challenges First Presbyterian Church, Boulder. We are a church with a long history of God’s faithfulness, with a time-tested vision, mission, and set of core values. God is very present and at work in our church. God is not changing, but the world is changing.
We know that God is not finished with our church. He is still calling us. He calls us to be and do in ways that please Him. As a body, we are called to know Him better, to trust Him more, and to rely on Him more fully. He also calls us to learn new ways to love one another better and more freely. He calls us to humble ourselves and risk more in our relationships with Him and with one another.
As we do this, we can fulfill His great desire for us, which is unity. He wants us to become so unified with one another and with Him that whatever we are doing, we are a powerful witness to the reality of His love.
In humility and prayer.
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Bill Kinnard |
Debbi Tucker |
Acknowledgements
In the process of preparing this report, the Mission Study Committee was embraced and encouraged by so many. We wish to extend our deep appreciation for the generous input and prayerful support of the congregation and staff of First Pres,
- The insight and sensitivity of Gary Stratman guided us through uncharted territory.
- Sandy Lutz provided the practical logistics for our continuing work.
- We were refreshed and encouraged by Doug Stevens, former Interim Pastor of Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church and Executive Director of the Renewal Project.
- Sharryl Davis transformed this body of ideas into an understandable, comprehensive report through her impressive editing skills and abundant insights.
- Using all of you, the Holy Spirit has blessed us beyond our fondest hopes and expectations. Thank you.
The 2010
I pray that they will all be one,
just as you and I are one - as you are in me, Father,
and I am in you. And may they
be in us so that the world will believe you sent me."
John 17:21 [NLT]