Presbyterian Mission Agency Rev. Edwin Gonzalez Gertz Archives

Congregational vitality moves Georgia congregation to embody love for all

Posted August 5th, 2020

The Rev. Edwin Gonzalez-Gertz at Light of Hope Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia, says the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Matthew 25 invitation has given the congregation language to articulate what they’ve been doing for a while — out of necessity.

‘I think heaven will be like this’

Posted October 7th, 2019

A decade ago, three Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations in the Atlanta area faced decline. The then-stated supply pastor serving two of those congregations shared with them their future.

Light of Hope Presbyterian answers Matthew 25 call

Posted August 30th, 2019

The Rev. Edwin Gonzalez Gertz says Light of Hope Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia, didn’t hesitate to become a Matthew 25 church. It provided them the language to articulate who they are.