REVITALIZED CHURCHES NEW CHURCHES RESOURCES & LINKS DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TRAINING EVENTS Our vision for Church Development is based on the Great Commission given to us by Jesus: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”     — Matthew 28:19-2 See how we are working to bring about the     Great Commission here in southeastern Pennsylvania 1. Revitalizing congregations which are:       » Passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ             in their communities,       » Ready to receive newcomers with an extravagant welcome,       » Prepared to inspire new believers through hope-             filled worship,       » Equipped to pass on the faith through prayer and             Christian spiritual nurture and formation, and       » Called to be involved in our communities through actions             which promote the justice of God.   2. Planting new congregations which:       » Express the United Church of Christ ethos and vision,       » Bring vital energy and fresh ideas to our Associations and             Conference, and       » Engage new seekers in ways that existing congregations             often do not.   For more information on Church Development contact Rev. Geneva M. Butz, Associate Conference Minister Telephone: 610-489-2056 ext 302, Email: butz@psec.org   We do all this to fulfill the mandate of Jesus who said: “Go out   into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so     that my house may be filled.”     — Luke 14:23 home         webmaster        contact us        talk to a person