Senior Pastor’s Report – 2013
I think it is clear to see that the Lord is at work among us and I can only thank Him and
also thank all those whose prayers, passion and practical involvement makes the ministry
of Rostrevor Baptist Church what it is today.
Our aim is Love God, Love people and See lives Change. As you read the reports of the
various ministry areas you will see some of the ways in which all of those are happening.
Below the surface of planned ministry as well there is also a deep current of love for God
and others which flows from His love in our hearts and which is the source of all true
ministry. (Romans 5:5).
It is wonderful to be part of a church in which all generations work together and respect
and care for each other. It is also wonderful to be part of a church that reflects a
wonderful diversity of ethnicities and backgrounds – we are so rich because of each
other.
During the year we have continued to invest to see lives change – from playgroup to
Friday Seniors and everywhere in between. Alpha and Post-Alpha on Monday evenings
continues to be a source of great joy as we have the opportunity to hold out the life
changing message of Jesus to so many and see lives change for eternity. The new Enrich
Life initiatives have also begun to enable us to put arms and legs on Jesus love in new
ways.
I thank the staff team that I work alongside, Paul Drury and all members of the Elders
Council and ASG, who work tirelessly to ensure good governance for the church, the
Pastoral Elders whose role in caring for folk in need has expanded this year and our
wonderful Connect group and ministry leaders and workers who serve the church family
so well. Thank you all in the name of the Lord!
It has been a real joy to see our Chinese Outreach community come into being this year.
This is exciting to see but we all need to be involved as we pray for Pastor Gordon Liao
and the Chinese co-worker team to be strengthened in these times of beginning and to
grow to be all that the Lord desires. (Zechariah 4:10)