PASTOR
DAN GODDARD LEAD PASTOR
Dan was born in Billings, Montana in 1960. He graduated from Minnesota Graduate School of Theology, International Seminary, and Liberty University where he studied Theology and Counseling. In his early years from 1982-1999 Dan served with Randall Parr Ministries, The Upper Room Church, San Antonio, Texas, and Church On The Rock, Dallas, Texas. Following that, he worked with Greater Life Christian Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. He served as Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Youth Pastor early in his ministry. From 1994-2004 Dan served in missions working in Development for Mercy Ships, Teen Mania Ministries, and served as one of the founding board members with Arise & Rebuild Ministries. While with Arise & Rebuild Ministries he served as the Executive Director and lead Pastoral Services. From 2004-To Present Dan has served as the senior pastor of a five Free Methodist Churches and now an Open Bible Church. Pastor Dan founded the School of Pottery in Deville, Louisiana and Austin, Texas. Dan & Beth Goddard have a daughter, and three sons. Beth is a successful Christian Fiction Author.
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to glorify God by fostering a vibrant community of faith, actively reaching out to the local community with the love of Christ, and equipping individuals to live lives of purpose and service.
DAN GODDARD
POTTER, SCULPTOR
Dan Goddard began studying ceramic arts in the early 70’s while living in Helena, Montana home of the Archie Bray Foundation. Under the shadow of the Bray he was heavily influenced by ceramic artists such as Ken Ferguson, David Shaner, and Dave Cornell. Dan is an accomplished potter and ceramicist and the founding director of Martha School of Pottery, The School of Pottery, and Creator’s Heart.This is the place you can purchase Dan’s work and enjoy his gallery of work. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE POTTER -
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
MISSION
Our mission is to share the Gospel through authentic worship, intentional discipleship, and compassionate outreach; to see lives transformed that in turn will make disciples, develop leaders, and multiply. The following four mission components are at the heart of who we are and what we are called to do.
•Transformed lives
•Make disciples
•Develop leaders
•Multiply
VISION
Our vision isto be a welcoming and transformative spiritual home where individuals experience deep connection with God and one another, empowering them to positively impact their community.
CORE VALUES
Our core values are love, compassion, integrity, stewardship, and unity.