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About Rev. Thomas Penry III
Thomas is a native of Red Oak, Iowa and has lived in Idaho since 1984. Tom and his wife Cathy have been married since 1975 and have three grown children. Tom is a graduate of Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, Missouri with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies and a minor in Biblical Greek. He is also a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Tom has pastored with 20 years of experience in Herforst, West Germany and Donnelly, Idaho and overall – 40 years of Ministry experience. Ordained: Valley Bible Fellowship - Meridian, Idaho - July 1985. Presently seeking ordination with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
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Statements of Vision, Mission and Ministry
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Mission Statement:
I am committed to the Principles of the Kingdom of God by preparing God's people for works of service in providing the Body of Christ (His Church) with the Spiritual Tools, Skills and Opportunities necessary to reach the Unity of Faith, to Build up one another, to Know God in a more profound way, and to become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the Fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 28:30-31
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Vision Statement:
I intend to carry out the prescribed Mission Statement through the sponsorship of Local Churches by means of (1) Dynamic Leadership Conferences (2) Decisive Evangelism Outreach and (3) Dedicated Educational Programs. Acts 2:1-47
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Value Statement:
It is my Intent to live a Holy Christ centered life by demonstrating Godly Excellence; allowing the Holy Spirit to guide on the path of Integrity, Truth and Human Dignity – in the sprit and power of Shalom; glorifying God the Father within the Paradox of Strength and Humility. 2 Peter 1:3-11
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Personal Verses:
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Ministry Verses:
Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls...
Jeremiah 6:16 (ESV)
"Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, 'Here I am.' If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in. Isaiah 58:6-12 (ESV)
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Pastoral Verses:
He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ’s followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the church, until we’re all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God’s Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 (The Message)
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