The Mission of Central Presbyterian Church

Central Presbyterian Church

Mission

IN THE YEAR OF 1965, THE SESSION OF CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH JOINED WITH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND RIVERSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN A PRESBYTERY PROJECT KNOWN AS "EXPLORATION OF MISSION." ONE OF THE OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT WAS THE FORMULATION OF THE FIRST STATEMENT OF MISSION OF CENTRAL CHURCH. THE STATEMENT SAID:

"The Central Presbyterian Church of Owensboro, Kentucky, is composed of all those who profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and with their children have chosen the tradition and government of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America as the most acceptable means of making that profession effective. They gather each week to hear the word of God proclaimed, to study its implications for their lives, to submit their prayers and praise to almighty God and to become equipped for their ministries and services in the world. Without regard to race, color, or social status, they covenant together, in dependence upon the Holy Spirit to bear a present witness in their family, vocational, and social lives. They seek to remain constantly aware of the changing nature of the community and try to adapt the organization and program of the church to meet its needs."