On January 17, 2006, Park Ave. and St. John United Methodist Churches decided to merge into one congregation, Faith UMC, under the leadership of pastor Kevin Kissel. Both congregations humbled themselves, listened carefully to the voice of the Lord, and chose to step out in Faith. A couple of years later, after meeting regularly in a school, the beautiful new building for Faith was completed, sitting on over 30 acres in North Orange. Since then, many other friends have come along for the journey. Keith Tilley is now pastor of Faith UMC, and he began serving with us in the summer of 2016. We are looking forward to many exciting and faith-filled years ahead, and are praying for harvest workers to come alongside us in ministry as we seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. May God bless our witness and service in Orange County and beyond!