This morning, Pastor Michael introduces a new class reading how the OId Testament appears in the New Testament by starting in Genesis 1:27 and its appearances in Matthew 14 and Galatians 3. Good morning,I have you all here.Thanks for taking time out of your Sunday.We're going to begin with just a
Give & Serve at FPC
This morning in the final New Member class, Pastor Michael describes how everyone in a should aim to have a least one way that they give and serve within the congregation. Good morning.Welcome.Glad that you are here.We're making you all guess who's going to be in front today.Today it's me.Glad
Introduction to First Pres
Pastor Clint Loveall discussed the biggest obstacle facing Presbyterian churches, which is adapting to change, and the unique challenge of being in a small town in the Midwest, where going to church is not countercultural. He also discussed how First Pres has been able to adapt and be intentional
Presbyterian Governance & Theology
The Calvinist tradition emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the brokenness of humanity, with the idea that the human heart is so broken as to be irreparable by itself and that salvation is only possible through divine action and grace. This is explored through the concept of "knowledge of self"
Presbyterian History
John Calvin and Martin Luther's Reformation movement challenged the Catholic Church's hierarchical model of governance, which had been in place for centuries. Calvin proposed a new model of church governance, based on the early church's use of elders, which was more democratic and representative.
Andrew and James
Andrew is notable for how many of the disciples he introduced to Jesus and how he was ultimately martyred on a cross shaped as an X. James is one of only two disciple's whose martyrdom is recorded in the scriptures themselves, though there is some extra-biblical controversy as to whether he was the
Peter
Today we explore the life and leadership of the Apostle Peter. Among all of the other Disciples, Peter receives the most amount of references in the New Testament. In addition, due to his role as leader of the Jerusalem church and, later, the church in Rome we have the most information about his
The Many Struggles of Meeting the 12 Disciples
In this introductory class, Pastor Michael explores the variety of challenges that stand in the way of a in depth study of the life and ministries of the 12 Disciples. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Pastor Talk is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA. So here's the basic