Saturday, March 9, 2013
The ARC Welcomes Chris Byars
6:21 AM | 
Posted by
Mike Bradley
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“I am the
husband of Dawn and the father of three beautiful children - Jameson (4), Nathaniel
(2), and Charlotte (1). I have been familiar with the ARC for a number of years
and Mike Bradley has been a great friend and guide that I met while serving my
internship at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fridley, MN. I have served as pastor
of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Dade City, FL since March 1, 2008.
After the decision of the ELCA in August of 2009 and through great discernment Shepherd of the Hills left the ELCA and became
dually affiliated with NALC (North American Lutheran Church) and LCMC (Lutheran
Congregations in Mission for Christ).
We are happy
to welcome Chris Byars into membership in the Alliance of Renewal Churches
(ARC). Chris is one of a number of leaders in Florida and who are desiring to
affiliate with the ARC. We asked Chris to tell us a bit about himself and his
family. He writes:
“I am the
husband of Dawn and the father of three beautiful children - Jameson (4), Nathaniel
(2), and Charlotte (1). I have been familiar with the ARC for a number of years
and Mike Bradley has been a great friend and guide that I met while serving my
internship at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fridley, MN. I have served as pastor
of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Dade City, FL since March 1, 2008.
After the decision of the ELCA in August of 2009 and through great discernment Shepherd of the Hills left the ELCA and became
dually affiliated with NALC (North American Lutheran Church) and LCMC (Lutheran
Congregations in Mission for Christ).
If I had to
describe my faith I would say that I am an orthodox, Evangelical, Charismatic,
Lutheran Christian fully walking in the various streams of the faith. The
congregation I serve is not charismatic in nature, but in my tenure we have
been focusing more and more on being a praying congregation with occasional
periods of extended prayer within our reclaimed prayer room. After much
discernment I felt that it was time to join ARC and be a part of a group that could
feed my charismatic side. It is good to know that I will be with a group of
fellow Christian brothers and sisters who will support and pray for each other
in a very intentional manner that differs from the other groups of which I walk.
I am a firm believer of the strength that can be found when tapping into all of
the streams of our faith as we seek guidance in the Word, the Sacraments, and
through His Holy Spirit. Being one of an eclectic faith understanding I look
forward to seeing what our Lord does!
Come Holy Spirit!”
Welcome
aboard the ARC, Chris. We are excited to have you joining our band of brothers
and sisters!
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