Church Council

We exist to create & supervise the strategic plan so the congregation fulfills its mission of making disciples for Jesus Christ. The visionary work assesses where the congregation is & where God is calling it to be & what resources will be required to move it toward our goal. Vision must come from God. By listening intently to people we notice recurring themes. These themes are crucial for identifying God's call.

Strive to be a spiritual leader for First Church by focusing on ministry rather than administration.
Maintain a close working relationship wih the pastor, staff, & lay leaders.
Stay focused on the primary task & vision of the congregation.
Lead the visioning & strategic planning process within the church.
Actively guide the work of the council, preparing agendas, conducting meetings, communicating & monitoring progress.
Actively participate in developing learning or training experiences for the council.
Understand the polity & doctrine of UMC, becoming familiar with its resources & organization.

John Wesley set up disciplines called "means of grace" that can deepen our love of God & strengthen our love of other people. The core practices that help us deepen our love of God include: prayer, Bible study, devotional reading, fasting & worship. The core practices that help us deepen our love of other people include: feeding the hungry, befriending the lonely, caring for the sick, sharing our resources & working for peace & justice.

Ken Edwards is the Chair person of Church Council. They meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 in room 10. You are welcome to join us. Contact Ken at: churchcouncil@reddingumc.org