In my office, there's a framed photo I see nearly every daya turtle perched on top of an old fence post. Whenever someone notices it, they inevitably ask about it. After stating the obvious, it's a turtle on a fence post, I will share the deeper meaning behind the photo. The message is simple: the turtle didn't get there by itself. Someone had to place it there. In my yea...

When I was growing up at the beach and riding waves in from the "deep end" of the ocean to the shore on my little canvas raft, I realized the first wave I caught was not quite sufficient to get me all the way to the beach. Often, I would need to balance on my raft for that second wave to push me to shore where my float would scrape the shelly, sandy bottom. With our Bright...

On Sunday, April 6, immediately following each worship service, we will hold a brief congregational meeting for the purpose of voting on the unanimous Session recommendation to make JT Hoover, Caleb Blow, and Jonathan Taylor Associate Pastors. The PCA has three classifications of pastorsSenior Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Assistant Pastor. Senior Pastors and Associate Pa...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's March meeting. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY UPDATE Pastor Jonathan provided an update to the Session on the recent activities of the Young Adult ministry. This ministry serves both college students and young professionals, helping them connect with the larger church community and build ...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's February meeting. STUDENT MINISTRY UPDATE Pastor Caleb shared an encouraging update to the Session on the recent activities of the Student Ministry. Over 75 students and 12 staff/volunteers attended one of three large events The Edge middle school summer retreat, Project Sweat ...

If you enjoyed the short introduction to Steve Smith during Sunday worship, we encourage you to dive deeper by watching this full-length video.In this extended version, you'll hear more about his journey, his heart for ministry, and how he hopes God will use him in his role here at Westminster.Take a few extra minutes to learn why Pastor Mike and our staff are so excit...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's January meeting. SESSION ELDERS This month we welcomed several elders back onto the Session after December's officer elections. From now through February 23, we will be accepting nominations for the next class of elders and deacons. Please go to wpcgo.com/on to nominate men who ...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's December meeting. PHILOSOPHY OF WORSHIP Over the last several months, teams of our staff, worship volunteers from both services, and members of the Session have been drafting a Philosophy of Worship. This document clarifies the vision for worship at Westminster by describing how...

I often hearing people saying, "I wish I had a powerful conversion story." I resonate with their desire. Having been raised in a solid Christian family, my understanding of Jesus and the Gospel was like slowly growing light, appearing more glorious as the years went on. At home and at church, I grew up hearing the conversion story of Saul the Jewish Pharisee and persecutor...

As we have communicated previously, we have been searching over the last several months for a new Executive Director to help with the organizational health of our ministries. This pivotal role will not only help us think strategically but also unite our church community. We are thrilled to announce we have hired Steve Smith to fill this role beginning in January. Steve Sm...