Baptismal Promises

I will live among God’s faithful people;

I will hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s Supper;

I will proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed;

I will serve all people following the example of Jesus;

I will strive for justice and peace in all the earth.

Church Beyond The Building

Join us as we expand our idea of church to be the body of Christ, living our baptismal promises out in the world everyday.

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Behold! The New Has Come!

At its heart, Behold, the New Has Come! is about helping congregations rediscover that the church exists not mainly to preserve itself, but to form and send baptized people into the world God loves --- and trusting that, in doing so, new life will come.

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If you would like to learn more about the Behold, the New Has Come! project, explore how your congregation might participate, or ask questions about upcoming events and resources, we would love to connect with you.

Jody Johnson serves as the Project Coordinator and is available to walk alongside congregations as they rediscover their baptismal identity and re-imagine rural ministry.

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