What We Believe - Highlights
In 2004, the leadership of First Pres Boulder wrote in the Ministry Master Plan the mission, vision, and core values statements that have been reaffirmed by subsequent sessions. They stand today as our foundational belief statements.
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to joyfully worship a wonderful, just, and gracious God, help people grow as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the power of His Spirit share the message of God’s love throughout the world.
During 2008, a vision team comprised of staff and lay leaders summarized an earlier vision statement in the now prominently displayed proclamation:
Our Strengths:
Every member of First Pres has his/her unique reasons for belonging to our church, but some reasons are expressed often and by many members as strengths of our church body.
- Unity of Beliefs
- Dedicated, Creative Congregation and Staff
- Numerous and Wide-ranging Ministries
- Active Small Groups
- Traditional Worship Services
- Well-used Physical Facilities
- Partnerships
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Active Relationship with the Denomination
Our Weaknesses:
While we feel blessed by the strengths of First Pres, we recognize that we fall short of our goals and possibilities to serve our Lord. As we name our weaknesses, we realize that they are challenges to be met.
- Difficulty Living Out Our Vision
- Proud, Elitist Attitude
- Insufficient Transparency and Authenticity
- Inadequate Inclusion
- Declining Membership and Attendance
- No Vibrant Alternative to Traditional Worship Service
- Lack of Consistent Corporate Prayer
- Failure to Integrate University Ministry Attendees
- Ineffective Communication
- Inadequate Response to Secular Culture Challenges
...I say to everyone among you not
to think of yourself more highly
than you ought to think,
but to think with sober judgement...
Romans 12:3 [NRSV]