January 2026 Pastoral Report

Mount Carmel Church of God

Pastor’s Report to the Church Board

Prepared by: Pastor Scott Rowe

Date: January 2026

Devotional

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Book of Isaiah 43:19

God’s promise of a new thing was spoken to people who were shaped by their past.

They had seen God move before—but they were also tempted to return to what was familiar. Comfort often pulls us backward even when God is calling us forward.

As leaders, we are especially prone to this. When decisions feel uncertain, we instinctively reach for what worked before.

Familiar methods feel safer than unfamiliar obedience. But what was once effective can quietly become comfortable, and comfort can dull our spiritual perception.

That’s why God asks, “Do you not perceive it?” Not because He isn’t working—but because we may be looking in the wrong direction.

God’s new thing doesn’t dishonor the past, but it does refuse to be limited by it. This year, God may not be calling us to abandon everything we’ve done—but He is calling us to resist the pull of comfort and remain open to fresh direction.

Maybe God puts something new on your heart for the church to do. Don’t be afraid to share it and speak up. God has you here for a reason.

That being said...here is my Pastor report

Mission Focus: Belong • Believe • Become • Be Sent

- All ministry activity in aligned with our mission - Belong: fostering unity, care, and fellowship - Believe: grounding people in the gospel and biblical truth - Become: encouraging spiritual maturity and discipleship - Be Sent: serving and engaging our community and those around the world

Spiritual Life & Worship (Believe / Become)

- Children’s program and Christmas Eve service well received. - Positive feedback on biblical depth of preaching - Lots of good comments on Dillon’s sermon

-Couple of surprise results from the survey I conducted that a little over thirty people took.

                70% of people feel most connected to God with blended worship music style

                Only 51.6% of people say they read their bibles daily

Outreach & Evangelism (Be Sent / Belong)

- Taking break from street ministry efforts during the winter - Will continue Wright State Outreach - Spring outreach planning underway

Discipleship (Become / Be Sent)

- Youth ministry remains stable and engaged - Dillon Ringo continues leading youth despite internship conclusion - Focus remains on discipleship and spiritual growth

Pastoral Care (Belong / Become)

- Counseling and pastoral check-ins conducted - Nursing home visits

-Hospital visits

Administration & Leadership (Become / Be Sent)

- Meetings with leadership and ministry teams - Continued involvement with CALL Ministries - Updates on website and social media

Praise Reports

- Faithful attendance - How Easter Alive is coming together - Youth ministry stability - Ongoing service opportunities

Prayer Requests

- Wisdom for 2026 direction - Unity and spiritual maturity - Guidance for Dillon’s future - Strength

In Christ, Pastor Scott Rowe Mount Carmel Church of God

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