To follow Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior,

be filled with His Love, and

share His abundant Grace with our communities.

To help us become more faithful followers of Christ, excellent learning opportunities are offered in the Adult Nurture classes which are incorporated into our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening programming for all ages. Classes for adults, covering a variety of topics and lasting for a specified number of weeks, are offered on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. during our education hour for all ages and as a part of our Wednesday programming for all ages. Adult Nurture classes are also offered on other evenings and during the day from time to time. Special one-time guest speakers are invited periodically. A very popular program called Discovery, offered about eight times during the year, helps us to experience how God is at work in our lives now.

Additional growth opportunities are found in Men’s Fellowship and through Women’s Ministry. Women’s Ministry includes a summer Bible study series, an opportunity to participate in three Circles, and special events provided by the Women’s Ministry Group, including women’s retreats and special events. In the fall of 2010, guys from our church will participate in a Men’s Retreat that includes men from Hope Presbyterian in Richfield, Eden Prairie Presbyterian and our church. Guys who participated in last year’s retreat had a great time! We offer a variety of integrated growth opportunities for families, as well.

Faith Church maintains an active Stephen Ministry program, offering 50 hours of Stephen Ministry training each year for those who wish to become Stephen Ministers. For persons already trained as Stephen Ministers, Faith Church offers Stephen Ministry continuing education and an annual retreat. People from our church (or our friends and neighbors) who would like a trained and caring Christian friend to be with them during times of life’s challenges are encouraged to contact one of our pastors or a Stephen Ministry leader to request the support of a Stephen Minister.

Opportunities for growth also include participation in a small group or in Unidos en Cristo.

Although Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) no longer meets in our church, many men and women from our congregation participate in this in-depth Bible study program. Several BSF classes for women, for men, and for young singles are offered in our area.

In addition to the opportunities to increase our knowledge and understanding, opportunities to express our love for Christ by loving and serving others are also an important part of our spiritual growth. We provide numerous ways to serve those INSIDE our church, to serve people OUTSIDE our church, and to participate in Adult Mission Trips. Our Caring Works! program provides a fantastic opportunity to meet people from the community and invite them to work with us on Caring Works! projects.

Many from our congregation are involved in various aspects of our music ministry (including choir and our praise & worship team), assist the deacons in their work, or participate in one of our prayer ministries.

Ways to relax and build relationships with one another are also offered. There are monthly breakfasts for Senior Adults (55+). We have an active Second Halfers group offering fellowship, adventure and learning for adults in mid-life and beyond. Other activities include Men’s Softball and Golf Teams, Volleyball, a Palette Club, and groups that enjoy playing bridge and 500. Our productions of musicals such as The Music Man, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and our 2010 production of Bye, Bye Birdie through Faith Community Theater provide another opportunity to participate and to connect with others.