Covenant Member Update: February 2025
We have three items to share with you all.
I. FINANCIAL UPDATE
We continue to be stunned by God’s kindness. Thanks to His provision and the generosity of this church family, our end-of-year giving came in at $295,000 over budget! This is deeply humbling and fills us with anticipation for how He may continue to use our church for His purposes in this next season. Thank you for your joyful, sacrificial giving. Every dollar represents an opportunity to see the Gospel proclaimed, lives transformed, and the name of Jesus lifted high.
How should our church respond when He provides in this way? We see at least these three ways:
- Humble gratitude. It must never be lost on us that every good and perfect gift is from our Father above. Our abundant God has shown His generosity through you all, and thankfulness is the fitting response. Let us take regular moments to pause and consider the goodness of our God in the many ways He provides.
- Biblical wisdom. We are called to be faithful stewards of God’s resources, and we do not take this lightly. We will continue to work with our Finance Team, outside accountant (Bright & Associates), Governing Elders, and broader leadership team to honor Jesus with how we manage what He’s entrusted to our church.
- Missional pursuit. We are called to be fruitful stewards of God’s resources, discerning together strategic and courageous ways of pursuing our mission to make disciples of Jesus for the glory of God and the joy of all people.
Throughout our Seek First the Kingdom series, we will share several key areas where we believe God is calling our church family over the next 2-3 years. This includes (but isn’t limited to!) how we can invest in our building to better align it with our current ministry needs and opportunities. Stay tuned! The financial health He has brought strengthens and encourages us as we humbly consider what’s next.
Thanks to each of you for how you lean in, care for one another, and wield your daily work, relationships, and opportunities to make much of Jesus.
II. FEBRUARY FAMILY MEETING
Each year, we devote our February Family Meeting to sharing stories from around the church. This sharing includes everyone! Over a meal, we’ll “pass the mic” and celebrate through storytelling what God has been up to through His people at Park Church. This is always such a sweet time of encouragement together. Be thinking of something you may want to share to encourage our church family.
When: Sunday, February 23, 1–3pm
Where: Downstairs Event Space
Food: Lunch provided!
Childcare: Available for those who RSVP (2/19 deadline; see button below)
III. MINISTRY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Do you know any recent college graduates, current seniors, or others who desire to develop as a church ministry leader, leverage their gifts on a leadership team, and learn contextualized ministry in a city like Denver? Consider sharing our Ministry Residency Program with them.
Our Ministry Residency program creates the opportunity to understand and practice contextualized ministry, grow as an integrated and dynamic leader, and develop practically and theologically as a follower of Jesus. Residencies are full-time, support-raised positions with a two-year timeframe (plus a possible, project-oriented third year if mutually discerned and agreed on). Time, training, and community are provided for support-raising.
Anyone interested can learn more here and/or complete an interest form here.
Grace and peace to you all!
With joy,
Neil Long
Executive Pastor