Dear Church Family,

Last Sunday, during our semi-annual meeting, I shared some dreams for the future of Grace Church. These dreams may seem big. They may seem impossible, but I know we’ve seen God do some crazy things these past 10 years. As missionary William Carey once said, “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”

  • I have a dream that over the next 10 years, Grace Church continues to be a church that is Christ-Centered and Bible-Based.
  • I have a dream that in the next 10 years, we will send out at least one full-time pastor and one full-time missionary into the ministry.
  • I have a dream that in the next 10 years, we will develop leaders who leave us to strengthen/and or help start other churches.
  • I have a dream that in the next 10 years, Grace Church will acquire new property that will allow us to accommodate future growth.
  • I have a dream that in the next 10 years, Grace Church will average over 300 people each week in attendance.
  • I have a dream that over the next 10 years, we are a church filled with people who continually see God work in us and through us!

If these things are going to happen, I believe this is how we will need to pray:

  • Pray that we will keep the main thing the main thing!
  • Pray we would faithfully and wisely use the resources God has given us.
  • Pray that each of us, young and old, would be willing to serve as God leads.
  • Pray that we would be open to God’s direction as we learn of opportunities to help develop other churches.
  • Pray that God would open doors if further expansion is needed at Grace Church.

In closing, I will share with you something I wrote 10 years ago: “Are these dreams realistic? I believe so! When I think of what God has done for all of us, I believe God can cause this to happen. However, it cannot be accomplished by your pastor alone; it will require all of us working together in the power of the Holy Spirit. Yet I firmly believe these goals are within reach by God’s grace.  God has great plans for St. Paul and for Grace Church. Let’s grow together!”

“God’s work, done in God’s way, will never lack God’s supply.” – Hudson Taylor