This is the first of a series of blog posts dealing with the future of the church.

When we begin conversations on this subject, we need to include Faith Lutheran Church in Middletown, CT.  I believe there will always be congregations, but that's not the only model.  We'll look at other models in the next post.  But today, we'll explore how Faith Lutheran maybe an example of one model, namely consolidation.  Faith is the result of St. Paul and Christ coming together for the sake of a more effective mission.

I was there today for the birth of a new congregation.

Check it out.