Dennis R. Wiles 

First Baptist Arlington 

June 1, 2025 

Flourishing Together 

First Baptist Arlington 

2025 – 2030 

2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ 

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 (Gospel Guide: Matthew) 

SUMMER 2025: You Are Here! 

June 1 – August 2, 2025 

Psalm 1 

Creation Testifies! 

Psalm 19:1-6 

Theme for 2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ 

Theme for Summer 2025: You Are Here! 

HUMAN FLOURISHING: One of the domains currently being researched in the Global Flourishing Study is Meaning and Purpose. 

The search for the purpose for life has puzzled people for thousands of years. That’s because we typically begin at the wrong starting point—ourselves. We ask self-centered questions like What do I want to be? What should I do with my life? What are my goals, my ambitions, my dreams for my life? The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfilment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. 

-Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life 

Everything starts with God! 

 
God is a Personal Being! 

God has infused His creation with purpose and meaning.