I would like to thank everyone that has helped make my first month of ministry at First Christian Church in Wellington so enjoyable.  Through this time of transition for me so many of you have been open and honest with me about your hopes and dreams for this congregation as well as your concerns.  I have enjoyed meeting with many different groups and learning of the traditions and practices that this congregation hold very important to the life of the church.

     My philosophy of church transformation is one in which we build upon the strengths and gifts that we possess.  Truly we are a church that has good people and program on which to build.  I am excited to about our youth and children’s program that meet each week.  They are reaching out to others to share God’s love.  Our Sunday School has many exciting classes to share and our Women’s and Men’s groups offer programs for many.  Our Blessing House and other outreach ministries of our church share God’s love with many in our community.  I have witness first hand how compassionately you respond to those who face illness, death, or other crises times in their lives.  We have mant wonderful and dedicated people to encourage us upon our journey of faith.

     My hope is that we can continue to build upon the strengths of our congregation.  In order to do that we must intentionally look at our mission together with open eyes that both see the wonderful gifts we share and discover the new challenges that we face.  We must seek to always be people of great mission and hope if we are to be a lighthouse for God in our community.  Please share your hopes and ideas with me as I begin to share mine with you.