The official word

Much has been taking place in the life of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church over the past few months. We've experienced a successful merger between the congregation here and that of New City Presbyterian Church. We have a new, vibrant and passionate senior pastor. We've gained some talented and wonderful new staff members. We're finishing up a spectacular mission conference. I'm on track to graduate from Knox Seminary this May. And of course, Summer is right around the corner.

All of this, along with the many other things that I just didn't have the space to list, should cause us to praise God! He is an amazing God and is not one to suffer His church to undue struggles. He is at work in our midst orchestrating great and marvelous things, both for His own glory and the benefit of His people. He has reset our course and reintroduced a refreshing wind into our sails. Therefore, let us not only give Him praise but let us rejoice with one another, reveling in the undeserved grace and mercies of our great God.

Having said all of that, I would like to throw open the windows and doors of the Student Ministry here at CRPC so that everyone can see what we're up to. As to the staff here:

- Jerry "Bear" Noonan has been moved out of his role as the Director of Students and Children and upgraded to the role of Director of Ministry Development. This is an awesome move for Bear! The new position is being tailor made to fit him to a T. He is both uniquely qualified and gifted for this new role and we are all super excited for him. Also, with this new role Bear is still going to be hanging out with us here in the Student Ministry, just in a different capacity - like getting us coffee and stuff :) We love you Bear!

- Chris Perry (me) has been promoted from part-time Jr. High ministries to Director of Student Ministries. I thank the Lord for this opportunity to serve the students and their parents as well as the rest of the Student Ministry staff. I trust that through much prayer, diligence and some silliness the Lord will bless the Student Ministry here.

- Dylan Kallioinen has been faithfully and wonderfully serving as the Director of Student Ministries at New City for the past few years. He is coming on board here at CRPC as the Assistant Director of Student Ministries. Dylan is serious student of the Word and a grace-filled leader. His love for Scripture and students is evident within the first 2 minutes of meeting him. I am pumped about working together with him as partners in crime (not real crime, but the metaphoric kind).

With all that, I hope you feel a little bit more informed so that you may earnestly pray to God on our behalf. We don't have it all together but we love the Lord, His Word and His students.

If you have any questions, comments, concerns or donations please feel free to contact us here in the Student Ministries.

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