Friends, There is a cautious optimism that surrounds a new pastor. Can they preach? Can they lead? Will they try to change everything? Will they have an open door and easy personality? Are they relatable? Are they coming in with an agenda on their mind? I hope that many of your initial questions have […]
Greetings, Words cannot adequately express my thanks for the warm welcome that you have extended to my family and me. We are so excited to be here in Rocky Mount, and I am especially pleased to begin serving the church this month. I have many ideas that I am eager to refine and adapt as […]
This is a check list of the process in finding a new pastor. We will provide this as a way to keep you informed about where we are and what needs to be done next. July 2017 Bridge interim is hired and search for an interim begins. November 2017 Interim minister is hired and […]
Preparing for New Leadership As your PNC (Pastor Nominating Committee) draws closer to finding and presenting a candidate for your consideration, it is important to begin preparing for new leadership. There always seems to be some anxiety when an unknown is pending. If your committee truly reflects the makeup of the congregation, their reaction […]
A Thank You Many of you have heard that I am facing a life challenge in the near future. On July 16, I will be having kidney transplant surgery. This is not an end of ministry event. In fact, if all goes well, it will allow me to continue in full time ministry as […]
Fifty Days of Easter No, Easter is not over yet. We often think of Easter as one day in the Christian Calendar, but actually it is a season that lasts 50 days. Beginning with the Easter Vigil on the Saturday before Easter and lasting until Pentecost, “Eastertide” is the longest season of the Christian year. […]
Fifth Sunday Event On Sunday, March 31st, we will meet in the fellowship hall starting at 10:00 AM for breakfast. We will have worship around the tables and enter into a discussion that concludes at noon. The following Scripture will be presented and these questions will be discussed. Be thinking about how you might answer […]
“And now for something different.” (From Monty Python’s Flying Circus) The Session recently voted to initiate a Fifth Sunday Worship experience on Sunday, March 31st. What is it? It is an opportunity to experience worship in a different way. The plans for that Sunday are still in the works, but it will look something like […]
Charity Lodge I would like to continue introducing the staff of First Presbyterian Church. Charity Lodge is our housekeeper and nursery attendant. Unless you have children in the nursery or show up at the church early in the morning during the week, you might not have run into Charity. She does her work long […]
Staff of First Presbyterian Church The staff of First Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount would like to wish you a blessed Christmas and Holiday season and thank you for allowing us to serve you in 2018. We look forward to supporting the ministry of this church in the new year to come. I have been impressed […]
153 North Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone (252) 446-9121
Fax (252) 972-2502
Email: [email protected]