Dr. Rusty Douglas Returns to FPC as Pastor-in-Residence
Monday, March 3 through Tuesday, April 22
Dr. Douglas’s presence reflects the church’s commitment to fostering spiritual growth, community building, and theological exploration. We warmly welcome Dr. Douglas and look forward to the blessings his leadership will bring this spring.
We hope you will join him for these opportunities to hear his teaching:
Midweek Lunch & Study | The Beatitudes: Turning the World Upside Down
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Jones Session Room; enter through Hospitality Center doors
Topic: The Beatitudes: Turning the World Upside Down
- March 5: Matthew 5:3 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit….”
- March 12: Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn….”
- March 19: Matthew 5:5 – “Blessed are the meek.…”
- March 26: Matthew 5:6 – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness….”
- April 2: Matthew 5:7 – “Blessed are the merciful….”
- April 9: Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart….”
Please let us know if you plan to attend by contacting Lynn Elliott.
Logos Sunday School Class: The Presbyterian Slant
Day/Time: Sundays, March 9–April 13 | 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Location: Stanford Chapel, Cheek House
Topic: The Presbyterian Slant
- March 9: The Presbyterian Slant on Worship (Service for the Lord’s Day, Isaiah 6)
- March 16: The Presbyterian Slant on the Bible
- March 23: The Presbyterian Slant on Theology (Brief Statement of Belief, 1962, PCUS)
- March 30: The Presbyterian Slant on Church History (John Calvin)
- April 6: The Presbyterian Slant on God’s Providence (Romans 8:28)
- April 13: The Presbyterian Slant on the Sacraments (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper)
Fireside Fellowship Gatherings
Day/Time: Sundays, March 9–April 13 | 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Tyne House Living Room
Topic: John Newton, author of Amazing Grace
Join us for a cozy evening of fellowship, dessert, and discussion during Lent. Rusty will lead a discussion on John Newton, the writer of Amazing Grace. This gathering will be offered six times, and is limited to 20 people per gathering. Since the content is the same for each gathering, you only need to attend once.
Fireside Gatherings have booked up fast! April 13 still has several slots available.
For more information contact Ginger Sheppard.
Presentation and Discussion: The Great Dechurching
Tuesday, March 25 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Session Room
Join the church staff for a thoughtful presentation and discussion on The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? by Jim Davis, Michael Graham, and Ryan P. Burge. We will explore the cultural and spiritual shifts behind church decline and what can be done to reconnect with those who have left. Church officers will also have a chance to hear this presentation on Saturday, March 22.
Please let us know if you plan to attend by contacting Lynn Elliott.
About Rusty Douglas
Dr. Rusty Douglas served as Senior Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian of Nashville from 1989–1993. In this role, he preached monthly, coordinated the nursery, children, youth, and adult education staff, taught the Bethel Bible Series, conducted officer training, and organized the initial Mexico mission trip. He also served at First Presbyterian Church in Greenwood, MS, for 22 years. Upon his retirement, FPC Greenwood named him Pastor Emeritus. Rusty and his wife, Betty, retired to Montreat, NC, in 2020. They have two children and three grandchildren. Rusty still enjoys playing golf, is reading through John Calvin’s commentaries in retirement, and serves on the board of the Presbyterian Heritage Center in Montreat. While serving as Pastor-in-Residence at FPC, he and Betty will be residing in the newly renovated Tyne House.
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