First Presbyterian Church is an Intentional Missionary Congregation. We take seriously the mandates of our Lord as He instructs us to make every effort to reach the lost.
We carry out these mandates in several ways:
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Bible Teaching and Preaching - We desire people to come to Christ, both our neighbors and people scattered across the face of the globe. To this end we put the local and global mission of the church at the heart of our teaching and preaching.
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A Robust Missionary Family - As we look for people from our congregation as well as others, we are gratified that the Lord has led us to such gifted men and women over the years. We give first priority both in personnel and in finances to those engaged in evangelistic work and church planting. Our second priority includes those whose major ministry is primarily teaching in schools of various kinds. Our third priority is to send and support people in service and administrative posts, knowing that these too fulfill an essential place in the missionary endeavor.
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Short-term Mission Trips - Each year the church sends groups of its members to minister to others in this or in other countries, through children's ministry, medical assistance and building construction. The purpose of these trips is not simply to bring aid and assistance, but especially to provide the opportunity for our own people to grow in grace and understanding as they observe what God is doing in other parts of the world.
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Limited Partnerships - Our more recent direction has been to enter into partnerships with newly formed church plants in other countries. We help to finance them, pray for them, partner with them in their growing years until they become self-sufficient. At present, we have entered into such a partnership with the Cumbres del Rey church plant, located in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Mission Conference - Each year, usually in the fall season, an entire week is given to the cause of missions. Special speakers are invited to address the congregation in a variety of settings. These speakers, many of them our Missionary Associates, lead our worship services, speak in our Sunday School classes, our Wednesday night dinner, home groups, and Coral Springs Christian Academy classes. This week is one of the highlights in the church calendar.
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Mission Financing - This church finances its missionary outreach through two major sources; Mission Faith Promise giving and a percentage of the church general income. On the final Sunday of our annual mission conference, church members are given the opportunity to make a faith promise commitment. This is a promise by faith, as God provides, over and above their regular tithe to give for the cause of the church's mission.
Missionary Associates
Click the link below for a list of our Missionary Associates along with a brief description of their respective ministries. Please join us in praying for them and their families as they continue serving the Lord.
Missionary of the Month - May 2024
Dr. Joel Kavala
Pray for Dr. Kavala as he teaches untrained preachers at his Mobile Theological School in northern Kenya, among the least or unreached tribes and villages in Isiolo, Turkana, Samburu and Marsabit counties. Over the last two years, he has trained 200 church leaders. Also, pray for the plans to construct Emmanuel Theological College to train Kenyan pastors. Dr. Kavala will join us for our Missions Conference.
2024 Missions Conference - May 18th, 19th
Saturday May 18th & Sunday May 19th: Please mark your calendars for May 18–19 for our annual missions conference. Our guest speaker is Dr. Jonathan Master, President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Taste of the Nations: As part of our Missions Weekend, the Missions Committee is once again hosting a FREE "Taste of the Nations" dinner on Saturday, May 18th at 5:30 PM, followed by a message from our guest speaker, Jonathan Master. Attendees at this dinner will get to sample appetizer-sized portions of food from different nations of the world, prepared and served by fellow FPC congregants! Any donations received at the dinner will go towards missions. This event promises to be a great time of eating together and learning about all the things the Lord is doing around the world. Registration is NOT required to attend the dinner. For more information, or if you're interested in hosting a table, please see the missions table in the breezeway or contact Jamey Poole (missions chairman, 954-609-4425) or Peggy Barnhill at 561-212-4406.
Please sign up to volunteer for set up, clean up, or to bring a dish. Email missions@fpcstaff.com to sign up. You may also do so at the missions table in the breezeway on Sunday morning.
2023 Missions Conference Videos
For more info about Missions, contact:
Jamey Poole - Missions Chairman