Who we Are

Vision

We envision a harvest of hope for Waynesburg.

As our intergenerational family of disciples grows in the grace and truth of Jesus, we will be sent to love and serve neighbors in practical ways, inviting them to know and follow Jesus. As the gospel transforms lives, we will see our community growing in hope for a brighter future.


Mission

Multiplying the transforming hope of the gospel in our community


Core Values

Faithfulness To God's Word

We commit to grow in understanding of the Scriptures as a foundation for living out our faith in community.


Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2-3, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Intergenerational community

We belong to an extended family of faith, with commitment to honor Christian traditions and pass on faith to the next generation.


Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 

Psalm 145:4, Proverbs 22:6,  Luke 18:15-17, Ephesians 6:1-4

gospel generosity

We care for one another, and share our time, abilities, and resources to meet needs and extend the reach of the Gospel.


Leviticus 25:35-27, Psalm 112:5, Proverbs 11:24-25, John 21:15-16, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, 1 Thes, 2:7-8

room to grow

We foster an environment for individuals and families to grow and be strengthened in the life of faith.


Matthew 13:23, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 4:15-16, Hebrews 10:24-25

What we Believe

First Presbyterian Church a member of the ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. ECO is committed to "building flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ." Key priorities are connecting leaders through accountable relationships and resourcing leaders to help churches live as active disciples of Jesus. As a Presbyterian Church, ECO adheres to Reformed theology and Presbyterian polity (church leadership).


For more information about ECO, visit the ECO website.

ECO Constitution

& Essential Tenets

For an understanding of the foundational beliefs that First Presbyterian Church understands as right theology, take a moment to view this reference document put together by the Covenant Order of Evangelicals (ECO). You can access this document by clicking on the image to the right.