In our Wednesday Dessert Lecture Series we’re exploring what it means to be a Matthew 25 church. On April 14, Charles “Chip” Hardwick will tell us about Church Vitality, a focus point of the Matthew 25 vision. Hardwick is currently serving as transitional synod executive for the Synod of the Covenant.

What is a Matthew 25 church? Matthew 25:31–46 calls each of us to actively engage in the world around us, so our faith comes alive and we wake up to new possibilities. The 2016 and 2018 General Assemblies encouraged PC (USA) congregations to act boldly and compassionately to serve people who are hungry, oppressed, imprisoned or poor.

Congregational Vitality is one of three focus points of the Matthew 25 initiative. Congregational vitality is evident in a worshiping community when its structural systems, finances and discipleship practices are aligned so that the community is actively engaged in mission in their local community and the world, and they are powerfully focused on growing as disciples in the way of Jesus Christ. Faith comes alive when we boldly engage God’s mission and share the hope we have in Christ.

Be sure to join us Wednesday, April 14, at 7 pm via Zoom for this informative and inspiring presentation and discussion. The Zoom link will arrive via email on Wednesday morning.