2021 was the year we were supposed to get back to “normal.” We didn’t know what would happen, and now, we’re beginning to wonder if we’ll ever get back to normal—whatever that is. We are still dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks. And every week, it seems, we learn a different letter of the Greek alphabet because a new variant comes to light.
While we may not have gotten back to normal, we have learned that the key to our future is in our abilities to adapt. As we find opportunities, we respond with the talents and gifts of our congregations. Think about it. Nothing we’re doing was foreseen by those men and women who started our church more than 50 years ago.
The Deaf Church. Kairos. Our multi-campus strategy. All of these and more came from conversations with our community and hearing the hearts of our members.
In 2021, we had the ground breaking for The Rowen Glenn Center for Special Needs. And this year, we will celebrate even more.
We have set a goal to be part of 100 healthy congregations. We’re already engaged with 30 churches and adding more quickly. We’ve updated our campuses in order to prepare for the next adventure God is opening up for us.
All of this is possible because of your faithfulness. Remember: get in worship, get in a group, and get connected to a point of service.
God is up to something. Be sure you’re a part of it.
What a year we had in 2021. During the midst of the unknowns, highs, and lows, our church truly experienced the love of Christ and extended His gift to those around us. All eight of our campuses faithfully lived our mission of engaging the whole person with the whole gospel of Jesus Christ, and it is a joy to reflect on the ways He has been at work through each of our congregations. It has been a gift to serve and to walk alongside you this year. Please review the 2021 Annual Report to learn more about what God has done through our campuses as we prepare for His leading in 2022. Thank you.