VISTA – Vision, Imagination, Spirituality, Theology, and Action
A More Expansive Process Theology
Mission Statement:
VISTA is a community of seekers, theologians, and believers dedicated to a broader, more inclusive vision of process theology and Christian faith—one that honors tradition while embracing God’s ongoing movement in the world.
We affirm omnipotence as amipotence—the omnipotence of divine love rather than coercive power—and recognize that God's action in the world can be extraordinary, beautiful, and beyond expectation.
Core Commitments:
God’s Power as Love (Amipotence): God’s power is not forceful control but relentless, transformative love—calling all things toward goodness, healing, and new possibilities.
Faith in the Ordinary and the Extraordinary: God’s presence is woven into everyday life, yet also revealed in miraculous, surprising, and awe-inspiring moments. The sacred is found in both the familiar and the unexpected.
Openness to Mystery: We embrace the mystery of God’s presence, trusting that not everything can be explained, and that faith often requires reverence for the unknown.
Process as Participation: Life, faith, and creation are dynamic and ever-evolving—a journey in which we are invited to actively participate in God’s ongoing work of renewal and transformation.
A Theology of Wonder and Hope: God’s love and purposes are vast and ever-unfolding. A faithful life is one lived in hope, trust, and openness to God’s new possibilities.
The Intrinsic Value of All Life: We affirm the sacred worth of all living beings and seek to live with respect and care for the whole of life—with special concern for the vulnerable, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Who is VISTA for?
Christians who hold traditional beliefs but also value openness, mystery, and God’s ongoing action in the world.
People drawn to both faith and reason, seeking a theology that is deeply biblical yet intellectually vibrant.
Those who believe in God’s power, miracles, and extraordinary works, while also affirming human freedom and divine partnership in creation.
Anyone who values awe, wonder, and divine love as central to their faith.
Our Vision in a Sentence:
“Faithfully honoring the past, boldly embracing the future, and walking with God in love, mystery, and transformation.”