“I’m not good enough.” “I don’t have the talent or ability to that.” “I don’t have enough faith.” “God can’t use little old me… I’m not good enough!”

How many times have these and other statements like them crept into your mind?  God desires for His children to live to the fullness of their potential, and the powers of darkness would rather keep us wrapped up in self-doubt, complacency, and lack of faith.  The thing is, God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things all the time!  Join us as we walk through the Bible and look at the ordinary people God used in extraordinary ways.

4/22/12 – Philippians 4:13 - Message series overview

4/29/12 – Chris Solwecki Preaching - Our newly hired Lead Minister will be making a visit prior to officially joining us in June.

5/6/12 – The Story of Gideon - An ordinary man becomes an extraordinary hero.

5/13/12 – The Story of Esther - God uses an ordinary Jewish girl to save her people.

5/20/12 – The Story of David - An unknown shepherd boy becomes the king of all Israel.

5/27/12 – The Story of Nehemiah - A nondescript cupbearer for a foreign king rebuilds the great wall of Jerusalem.

Here are a few details on Chris:

43 year old husband to Dedra and step-father to Kaitlyn and A.J.

Education

Cincinnati Bible College - Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies - 1993

Liberty Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity - 2009

Liberty Theological Seminary – Working on Doctor of Ministry - 2010 to Present

Past Ministry Experience

Senior Minister - Fairview Christian Church, Foster, Kentucky – 1993-1994

Church grew from 50-80 in attendance.  Led worship, taught Sunday school, preached, led a Sunday evening Bible study.

Health & Fitness Teacher/Recruiter - Pacific Christian College, Fullerton, California – 1994-1995

Recruited for 49 states, taught, & wrote a manual for students traveling to camps under the school’s oversight.

Children’s Pastor - Fairfield Christian Church, Lancaster, Ohio – 1995-2000

Ministered to over 200 children ages K-6th grade, led over 75 adult volunteers.  Started anew ministry for “tweens” called SPAM (Students Praying and Ministering), and took the Children’s Church programinto production for a kids t.v. show.  Wrote a manual for ministering to Millennial kids.

Associate Minister - Westwood-Cheviot Church of Christ, Cincinnati, Ohio – 2000-2001

Developed a “Mercy Ministry”, and taught several classes for the Westwood Bible Institute along with professors from Cincinnati Bible College.

Minister of Worship and Creative Arts - Indian Creek Christian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana – 2001-2005

Led over 300 people in ministry as they led worship, created dramas and aesthetics for over 2,000 worshipers in 3 weekly services.  Also developed and maintained “The 12 Days of Christmas at the Creek”, which included a Christmas coffeehouse, an evening of prayer, Christmas Eve services, daily devotions for families throughout the month of December, a toy store, distribution of Thanksgiving baskets, and more.

Senior Minister - Pickerington Christian Church, Pickerington, Ohio – 2005 – 2012

The church has grown from an average weekly attendance of 70 to over 100 in the past few years.  Dedra has developed a strong Women’s Ministry program, and the church added an annual Christmas coffeehouse which is in its 5th year.  Built relationships with the Pickerington Community Theatre, which uses the church building for rehearsals and performances, as well as with the FLASH soccer club, Ohio Youth Flag Football Club, and the local parks and recreation department.  All of these groups currently use the church property for various events.

Life Verse

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.  And what does the LORD require of you? to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8

Join GPCC leaders Marty Miller and Andy Dickerson on Sunday, May 10th, 2012, at 9:00am on the 2nd floor for Starting Point!

This class is designed with you in mind.  The focus is to answer your questions and help you learn about God’s great plan for you.  It is open to all ages, and families are encouraged to attend together.

Pick up a “yellow sheet” at the Welcome Center, or get in touch with the office and they will be happy to get one out to you!

Join us Sunday, June 3rd through Thursday, June 7th, 6:30pm-8:00pm here at Glenn Park as we work together to transform the lives of children ages 2 through 5th grade.

We will sing, laugh, work on missions, and spend time together at The Mountain

There’s fun games and tasty snacks at The Campground

Amazing Bible stories will be taught at The Lodge

Awesome crafts will be made at The Beaver Dam

Come join the fun!

Check back here soon for a downloadable sign-up sheet!