PLANO, TX: Country's largest Episcopal church uses purpose driven principles to grow
by Lauri Arnold
PLANO, Texas

(PD) - A scroll down the testimonial section of the 40 Days of Purpose Web page of Christ Church in Plano, Texas, reveals the impact felt by members of the church who went through the campaign a year ago. That impact is far from over for this Episcopalian congregation, as well as the communities that surround it.

"I think that the most wonderful surprise was that we discovered how thirsty people were to find their purpose," said Jill Kinsella, director of communications at Christ Church. "Finding a purpose in life was something that many people had never considered before.

"Christ Church has the largest average attendance of all Episcopalian churches in America, with approximately 2,200 in attendance over the course of four weekend services. The church also has approximately 80 small groups woven into the makeup of the church. And when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast region, this purpose driven church had small groups ready to help.
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