Category: Pastor’s Blog

A chance to get acquainted with options for FCC’s future

A chance to get acquainted with options for FCC’s future

Interim Pastor Bob Brite talks about two possible futures for First Christian Church, Minneapolis.

Authenticity a key ingredient for the future of the church

Authenticity a key ingredient for the future of the church

I’ve just returned from a brief gathering in retreat of the Downtown Ministerial Alliance. For the second year in a row we?ve focused on Harvey Cox?s The Future of Faith, a fascinating book that talks about the vast changes going on in our culture.

Downsizing lots of baggage both material and spiritual

Downsizing lots of baggage both material and spiritual

As we prepare for the Grande Sale , I’m looking through my office and home with the idea that I’m going to do a fair amount of downsizing.

On following the Holy Spirit’s impulses and directions

On following the Holy Spirit’s impulses and directions

A busy weekend following a busy week; it amazes me sometimes how God anticipates our needs and addresses them in strange ways.

Transition Team hosting forums to hear, discuss ideas

Transition Team hosting forums to hear, discuss ideas

As the Transition Team continues to work on our future, we’ve reached the point where the Team wanting to go public with a few ideas to see what you might think about some of them.

Bill Stump

Bill Stump to retire; interims to fill in as we discern future of music at FCC

After 12 years, Bill Stump will retire as Music Director of First Christian. Senior Pastor Bob Brite explains what’s coming next.

A Disciples Presence in the Twin Cities

A Disciples Presence in the Twin Cities

What is the current ministry of First Christian Church? To be a community of people loving one another.

Painful/Wonderful Lessons Learned in 30 years of Ministry

Painful/Wonderful Lessons Learned in 30 years of Ministry

Senior Pastor Bob Brite reflects on 30 years of ordained ministry.

Transition Team update, points of agreement

Transition Team update, points of agreement

Pastor Bob Brite asks, What is the best future for First Christian for building the Kingdom of God?

Easter Sunday at First Christian, Minneapolis

Whose Initiatives Determine the Church’s Direction?

The immediate opportunities are with children and youth; some of those opportunities may indeed prove to be strong ones.