Our Mission
To make disciples of all nations, demonstrating God’s grace and teaching them to observe all things Christ commanded. (based on Matthew 28:19-20)
Our Vision
A planting movement establishing and nurturing vibrant, healthy churches and RUF (college/university) ministries that reflect God’s power and glory by transforming lives through the Gospel and capturing the West for Christ, especially reaching disenfranchised Mormons who are struggling under works-righteousness.
Christ’s Kingdom is expanding in Utah; We Envision 5 PCA churches in a “destitute region” multiplying in 10 years to:
- 15 Churches directly reaching 2,000 souls every week through their congregational ministries and impacting their communities.
- Several RUF ministries reaching numerous students at a key point in their lives so they carry the message of Christ’s love and grace with them into the world.
- An established and active Presbytery that impacts Utah with an evangelical, reformed message both by itself and in partnership with other like-minded denominations.
- A thriving and relational fellowship of churches with interns, apprentices, evangelists and campus ministers being shepherded and nurtured; providing the optimal environment for planting success.
Mission Utah:
- Was created by the Utah Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) churches to increase traction in church planting efforts.
- Is directed by a board of ruling or teaching elders from each of the local PCA congregations with Timothy Barton Sr. acting as Interim Coordinator.
- Is a church planting network engaged in: recruiting and resourcing church planters and campus ministers; matching planters to strategic locations; affiliating planters with existing Utah churches; and leadership development.
- Is the catalyst of a multiplication movement in recognizing and engaging positive, emergent evolution.
- Is recognized by Mission to North America (MNA) as the sole entity for calling church planters in Utah.
- Is an approved ministry of the Northern California Presbytery - its MNA and RUF Committees.
