Our Mission:
Hyde Park United Methodist Church is a community of people committed to Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, united in the love of God, and called to make that love real to others.
We accomplish this mission by becoming people who
Invite people to experience the love of God and become disciples of Jesus Christ,
Equip disciples to be agents of God's reconciling love in the world,
Care for one another in Christian community; and
Send disciples as servants of Christ to participate in God's transformation of the world.
Eric Johnson
Full name: Eric Johnson
But Please Call Me: Eric
Position: Director, Media and Worship Arts
Born where and when: Rutland, Vermont — July 23
Family facts: Married to Sherri Lynn; two children: daughter, Brooke and son, Drew
Education: BS—Computer Science, Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.A.—Christian Ministry, Asbury Theological Seminary, Orlando (Spring 2009)
How I became a Christian: Through the patient guidance of some friends in college
The most important thing I do around here is: To help people experience the love of God.
FAVORITES
Links: Facebook, CBSsportsline.com, foxnews.com
Music: U2, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Police, Led Zeppelin, Beatles
Movie: “Star Wars” (all of them), “Star Trek,” “Top Gun,” “Lord of the Rings,” and lots of others
TV Show: Anything on History Channel or Discovery Channel
Place to vacation: Anywhere there are mountains
Place to eat: Any BBQ, Chipotle, Outback Restaurant
Best book I’ve read recently: Many, many Seminary text books
My vision for the future of Hyde Park Church is: be a place where explorers and disciples can come experience and serve our God!
One way folks can pray for me: that I continue to grow in my relationship with the risen Christ!