Two Years to Continue a Legacy
Pathfinder has a long legacy of ministry in our community–a ministry that predates the Civil War by a decade. Even with such a rich history, we’re always letting God do a new thing in us.
In the next two years, our Path Forward Ministry Plan centers around three levels: organizational sustainability, empowering the next generation, and ultimately bringing more people into the Whole Life of Jesus and into the vibrant life of our congregation at a time when our world needs it most.
Our Path Forward
We are in a season of new growth. We are investing in a growing community of new people, seeing an influx of new families, children, students, members, and baptisms on the rise for all ages. Meanwhile, our existing members are choosing to deepen their walk with Jesus by connecting in the various opportunities that are offered here, like Action Teams and Pop-Ups.
From an outreach-perspective, we are in an amazing period of growth!
In large part, we have the Pathfinder staff to thank, as they have pushed and stretched themselves to quickly offer, and now greatly extend, our ministry offerings at a time when many churches have not fully returned to pre-Covid ministry operations.
As many know, with new growth, you experience an onramp (or slow incline) towards engagement in giving and volunteerism compared to what you see with existing members. This is to be expected, and we are not exempt from this.
We find ourselves with a plethora of ministry opportunity, yet a shortfall financially.
We want to continue to see ministry growth occur at Pathfinder and in our community–increasingly so. Yet, this is only possible with additional giving from the families and individuals who call Pathfinder “home.”
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Videos
The Impact of Courageous Giving
Uncertainty and financial concerns can be major stumbling blocks to Courageous Giving. However, the Finke Family experienced first-hand how much like it says in Luke 6:38, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Hear from Matt Finke (Pathfinder BOD and Finance Board member) on how taking a leap in his generosity journey ultimately impacted his faith.
The Path to Another 175 Years of Ministry
Generosity Journey
At Pathfinder Church, we believe that generosity is at the center of a Whole Life. Generosity is the heart of God, it’s his plan for everyone as a way by which we grow in faith and is about what God wants for you not from you.
“Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NLT)
Planned Giving
Pathfinder wouldn’t be the place it is today without the past generations who gave fearlessly, by designating Pathfinder as a beneficiary in their estate. Is God calling you to establish a legacy of generosity by supporting God’s work for future generations?
The LCMS Foundation can guide you through the process, options, and the documentation of estate planning. These services are provided for free, in order to assist more people with blessing the ministries they care about.
For more information, you can contact our Donor Support Coordinator, Julie Lorenz at 636.779.2343 or [email protected].
We believe that when we let God guide our lives, we can begin to live out an adventure that leads us to greater measures of wholeness that nothing else can deliver! We are imperfect people, but we want to follow Jesus because we know his way is better.
Is He calling you to deeper generosity in this season?