Bob Fuchs Speaks for Brighton First on Vital Church Initiative Panel

Bob Fuchs, one of the Lay Leaders of Brighton First, presented about our church's participation in Vital Church Initiative at the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Several churches in Michigan are participating in VCI. The panel discussion, of which Bob was a part, spoke to 200 church members and pastors about VCI.

The ideas that Bob shared included: 

The challenge of the VCI perscriptions-Agreeing to make the changes through VCI is not for the lazy. This is no easy fix, but a process. Bob also pointed out that this is not just the responsibility of the pastor, but of the congregation. 

Intentional Ministry- Bob shared that a recurring word in Brighton First's VCI report is "intentional". We do a lot of ministry at Brighton First, but we have not had a consistent, unifying reason "why" we do what we do. We are called to do everything with the intention of fulfilling our vision for our church and making disciples for Jesus Christ. 

Along with the rest of the panel, Bob encouraged audience members to explore VCI for their own churches.