Florida congregation expands evangelism, outreach to be more ‘missional’
by Toya Richards
Special to Presbyterian News Service
Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series of stories about congregations engaged in significant outreach and evangelism ministries, reflecting the General Assembly’s commitment to “Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide.” — Jerry L. Van Marter
LOUISVILLE — The Rev. Kirk McCormick believes strongly that the church’s primary calling is to make disciples, and he has led his Boca Raton, Fla., congregation toward that goal for more than 10 years.
Becoming a more missional church focused on efforts including community outreach and evangelism has been a long-term process, but the congregation has become so committed to transforming itself that it changed its name last year. [Full story]
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