Our Vision

MISSION STATEMENT:

Church MissionFirst Presbyterian Church of Harrison, Ohio is growing in faith by building stronger relationships with God and community through prayer and worship.  The reading and understanding of God’s Word strengthens our commitment to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through love and service to our neighbor so that all may experience God’s grace.

WHO WE ARE: OUR CORE IDENTITY

As Christians in the Reformed Tradition, We Understand Ourselves to Be:

  • Part of God’s Good Creation – Creatures Made in the Image of Our Creator
  • Inheritors of Our Jewish Forbears – Children of the Patriarchs and Prophets
  • Partakers in the Kingdom of God – Founded upon the Rock, Jesus Christ
  • Company of Disciples – Filled and Sustained by the Power of the Holy Spirit
  • The Church – Part of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
  • Church Reformed and Reforming – Heirs of the Protestant Reformation
  • Creedal and Confessional – Committed to the Historic Reformed Confessions
  • Distinct – Peculiarly Presbyterian in Our Theology and Government

WHAT WE BELIEVE: OUR CORE CONVICTIONS

As a Fellowship of Jesus Christ, We Believe in:

  • One God in Three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
  • The Sovereignty of God, and the Lordship of Jesus Christ
  • Salvation Found in Christ Alone
  • Authority and Infallibility of Holy Scripture
  • Role and Responsibility of the Church in God’s Economy of Salvation
  • Place of the Creeds and Confessions in Our Theology
  • Place of Preaching God’s Word for Transformation
  • Place of Sacraments and Liturgy in Our Life and Worship

HOW WE LIVE OUR FAITH: OUR CORE COMMITMENTS

At First Presbyterian Church, We Are Committed to:

  • Growing in Depth through Worship
  • Growing in Knowledge through Study
  • Growing in Service through Ministry
  • Growing in Connection through Fellowship
  • Growing in Size through Outreach
  • Growing in Love through Mission

 

 

Our Mission Statement and health assessment report.  Click here