Church Health
The founders of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church chose our name to highlight the priority of sharing the Gospel (Evangel) as a missional movement of churches. We aim to be EVANGELISTIC Presbyterian churches. Our Book of Order specifies evangelism as the top priority of each court in the Church. The Essentials of our Faith mandates we fulfill the Great Commission and our updated version of Westminster includes an entire chapter on the Love of God and Missions. Our Bible, our Lord, and our EPC Constitution command us to reach the lost world with the Gospel!
The CHURCH HEALTH COORDINATOR exists to train and mobilize our Presbytery to that end. There are three specific areas this strategic role addresses: Evangelism, Transitional Pastors and Revitaliation.
What is Church Health?
We have a bunch of resources that are available to you free of charge. Check back as new resources are added from time to time.
Revitalization
We want to be healthy congregations, growing by conversion. If your church is struggling, then we can connect you to a CHURCH HEALTH COACH who can guide you through a process of Church Health.
Evangelism
Evangelism is sharing Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and leaving results to God. To create a culture of evangelism, the entire EPC is rallying around the 3 CIRCLES Gospel presentation.
Transitional Pastor
A TRANSITIONAL PASTOR is contracted by a Session, typically 12-24 months, before a congregation sets up a Search Committee. The goal is to walk the entire church through a Church Health assessment to prepare for your next Pastor.