“GROW” is shorthand for the importance of Christian education and fellowship at SPC. In his brief history of Salem Presbyterian (SPC), a former pastor described SPC’s commitment from the beginning to “a church school on Sundays” as well as to other forms of Christian education, spiritual formation, and opportunities to gather in Christ’s name. We commit to Christian education with others so we can grow our faith together. In the words of Ephesians 4:11-16, we’re still on the road to “maturity” as Christians. We’re not there yet. But with God’s help—through Bible study and other forms of Christian education—we will “grow up” to be like Christ “in every way,” as individuals and as a church.
“So those who welcomed Peter’s message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”