Faith Church’s culture or our DNA describes our fingerprint just as the shape of your ear distinguishes you from every other person on the planet. You are unique, and in your uniqueness you are given an ability to glorify God in a way that no one else can. God, in His creative genius, has also placed within each church unique characteristics. He calls Faith Church to use that “Spiritual DNA” to build His Kingdom.

The staff of the Eastern District has been working with several other Evangelical Free Churches, using a process God has blessed. In February, District Superintendent Steve Musser facilitated several focus groups that answered three specific questions about our gifts, opportunities, and dreams for Faith Church. The group participants were members who were leading any ministry, teaching adults, teens or children in the church, and those who became members before 1970. At Faith, this is a group of approximately 250 people. The meetings took approximately 75 minutes with the input from each group recorded by a member of the Search Committee.

On March 8, the Church Staff, Elders, and Search Committee met for the day to pray and work together to synthesize the input. Many in the congregation committed to praying at specific times during that day asking God to show us His unique calling for our church. On April 6^th, Steve Musser preached at our worship service, and revealed the top 6 (underlined) of the 18 Faith Church Spiritual DNA components reflecting our culture:

What gifts has God given Faith Church?

• A heart and passion for local and global missions.

• An unwavering commitment to Biblical preaching and teaching.

• Gifted members committed to the body.

• A variety of ministries serving a diverse group of people from cradle to grave.

• A history of strong programs in all areas of children and youth ministries.

• Location is centered in a growing population area.

What opportunities has God given Faith Church?

• A sincere dedication to community outreach to reach a diverse and growing population.

• An openness and excitement for moving into the future with a redefined vision.

• To actively pursue to grow in godliness.

• To equip members of the body to grow in maturity and step into leadership.

• Unity through healing and restoration.

• Ministry opportunity that would allow the growth of interpersonal relationships within the body.

What is your God-given dream for Faith Church?

• A deep desire to be like a healthy tree rooted in Christ, well nourished by His Word and bearing lasting fruit.

• A love that shines in the local community in order to point others to Christ and share hospitality with all who enter our church.

• That we would allow the Holy Spirit the freedom to form us into a loving safe haven that resolves conflict with grace, humbly acknowledges our need for God, and helps each other overcome sin.

• That we would glorify God by recognizing and sharing His work among us.

• That a spirit of reconciliation, restoration and respect would prevail.

• A full leadership team that is scripturally based and Holy Spirit dependant.