OPC Home Missions and Church Extension

06/24/2026

Outward OPC's next podcast is another first, we are talking to a church planter AND his wife--John Paul & Corinne Holloway to get a different perspective on church planting and pastoring.

In part 1, we talk about 'work/life balance' in pastoring (for lack of a better term), how to keep the kids involved and seeing it as a blessing, seeing God work in the chaos of a church plant, and when marriage and family transitions from being in the work force to being called to plant a church.

You can search for 'Outward OPC' wherever you listen to podcasts, or listen here:

https://www.outwardopc.com/2026/06/23/church-planting-the-family-with-the-holloways-in-metro-dc/

06/23/2026

Pray for a new meeting space in AZ...

(Home Missions Today) Paul & Rachel Johnson
Laveen Presbyterian Church
Laveen, Arizona

Pastor Paul Johnson reports, “We’ve been blessed by more visitors looking to move to the area. A young couple from Providence OPC made an offer on a house nearby. They’ve already been a great help in looking for ways to join with us and assist in outreach for the church. Another man from an OPC in California has visited twice this month as he’s looking for a way to move his business to Arizona. Please pray for our church's ongoing search for a new meeting space.”

06/19/2026

Happy churches indeed...

06/17/2026

'We assume, of course he would come...'

Some midweek gospel refreshment.

The incarnation means more than just Jesus in a manger. In this bri...

06/16/2026

Professions of faith and new building in Western NC...

(Home Missions Today) Johnny & Berry Serafini
Landis OPC
Marion, North Carolina

Pastor Johnny Serafini reports, “We are thankful for the Lord’s faithfulness in several areas this spring. He has graciously helped a young man in our congregation navigate significant legal challenges, and several people are preparing to publicly profess their faith in Christ. We are also grateful that the Lord has provided a new building for us to rent. The location is convenient, and the additional space will better serve the needs of our congregation and ministry. As we transition to this new chapter, we are especially thankful for the many years we were able to worship in the Landis building. We thank the Lord for His continued care for our congregation and ask for wisdom, perseverance, and growth as we seek to serve Him in the months ahead.”

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Generosity and service in East Tennessee...

(Home Missions Today) AJ & Chelsea Millsaps
Zion OPC
Athens, Tennessee

Pastor AJ Millsaps reports, “In April, various members of Zion generously donated their time, talents, and resources to support the work of the church. Time and again, people have stepped forward to meet the needs of our church. Though we may be few in number, the congregation at Zion consistently demonstrates remarkable generosity. God has truly blessed ZOPC with cheerful givers, and for that I am deeply thankful. As we enter the summer months, I am praying that the Lord would cause the seeds that have been planted to grow. May He add to our number and raise up leaders among us.”

06/10/2026

Does the shift in summer schedule and rituals in daily life provide more gospel opportunities?

And is it something we can help one another with and do it together?

Check out this week's post: https://www.outwardopc.com/2026/06/09/re-engage-gospel-intentional-summer-act-do-it-together/?swcfpc=1

06/09/2026

The Lord is faithful in the early days in Doylestown, PA...

(Home Missions Today) Christian & Hanna Repp
Park Presbyterian Church
Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Pastor Christian Repp reports, “An encouragement this spring was the opportunity to conduct several membership interviews. It was a blessing to hear these individuals share their testimonies and describe how the Lord led them to Park Presbyterian Church. I also had the privilege of preaching at our overseeing church, Living Hope OPC, on Good Friday. It was a joy to serve the congregation in that way. We are thankful to report that my visa extension was recently approved. The Lord has been faithful throughout this process, and we are grateful for His provision. Please pray for wisdom and discernment as we continue navigating the church property process, that the Lord would clearly guide our decisions and provide what is needed in His timing.”

06/05/2026

There is always living water...