January 22, 2019
by Paul Vroom
This Nomination Ballot is one of the first of many steps in the selection of Elders and Deacons to serve Missio Dei Church. We ask that you, after praying, reflecting thoughtfully, meditating over Scripture, and observing the behavior of the potential people, nominate up to four biblically qualified male individuals for elder and four biblically qualified men for deacon, as well as suggestions (godly men and women) for assistants to the deacons....Keep Reading
Posted in: Leadership
November 6, 2018
by Paul Vroom
I pray that Missio Dei Church - PCA becomes a family where deep, authentic, gospel-centered friendships are fostered. You know, the kind where we are willing to risk our temporary discomfort for long-term joy.
God, would You make us good friends...Keep Reading
Posted in: Men
October 31, 2018
by Paul Vroom
Posted in: Church Life
August 30, 2018
by Paul Vroom
We are excited to start up this fall on Sunday, September 9, 2018. On that particular Sunday, we will not expect anything from the students but to bring notes from the sermon. We will spend some time talking about class expectations (study, memorization, sermon note taking, etc.)....Keep Reading
Tags: catechism, youth, students, spiritual growth
August 8, 2018
by Paul Vroom
Through Amos we hear God speaking to a people that closed their ears to his word, who had forgotten their God, so the Lord rises up and roars over his people. God’s message, spoken through Amos, is equally uncomfortable, but vitally relevant, for the Church today.
Does Missio Dei Church - PCA need the book of Amos? Absolutely! Does the Village of Manhattan need the book of Amos. Without a doubt....Keep Reading
Tags: amos, Sermon
July 21, 2017
by Paul Vroom
Last year, I asked the elders of our church for a sabbatical for the 2017 calendar year, and they graciously granted my request. So from August 13 through September 10 of this year, I will be on sabbatical. That means I will be disengaged from life and ministry of Missio Dei Church, and my regular work here at the church will be handled by others. Upfront I want to say thank you for this gift. I can say, with St. Paul, “you are all partakers of grace with me” (Philippians 1:7).
You may be wondering why now and curious as to why pastors get “extra time off” when other good hard working people do not. These are good questions so, I will do my best to address them and other questions here as well....Keep Reading
Tags: sabbatical, rest, pastoral life, Church, rejuvenation, play
March 9, 2017
by Paul Vroom
I think we can officially say, "Happy 10th Anniversary!" This weekend, nearly 10 years ago, after fifteen months of learning together and training, we started Missio Dei Church....Keep Reading
Posted in: Community
February 13, 2017
by Eric Bailey
My church held a congregational meeting this morning, centered around its vision for the future and the legacy we want to have as a community of believers. Such topics can be heavy for anyone, and when ingredients like budget projections and capital campaigns are added to the mix, a palpable tension may even be felt in the room....Keep Reading
Posted in: Church Life
January 11, 2017
by Paul Vroom
Posted in: Church Life
September 8, 2016
by Paul Vroom
Posted in: Men
