Our Story
Foundry Church was given its name because a foundry is a place where metal is molded, shaped, and formed from a raw material into something with purpose. Much like the formation process for metal, God’s way of forming His people involves great power, intention, and care (Proverbs 17:3).
Our prayer is that Foundry Church will be a community that actively embraces the refining work of God in our lives so that we can become more like Him. We do not want to conform to the pattern of the world by following the path of least resistance! Rather, we want to be transformed by Jesus Christ (Romans 12:2).
Check out THIS VIDEO that describes and shows what a foundry is and does. As you watch I would encourage you to reflect on the remarkable amount of energy, effort, and intention it takes to form metal and how this relates to God’s relationship with you.
Here is one bonus pastoral thought on this:
The physical severity of the process in a foundry can be striking and even jarring, but the force required to mold the metals reveals the incredible strength and resilience of the raw material itself. You and I have been created with great power and potential. God loves and honors that in us. The Lord forms us with the incredible strength of His love and grace. This is not always a comfortable thing, but it is always holy and good.
Aspen Grove
Foundry Church is a part of a network of churches called the Aspen Grove Network. As a network we talk about being Sent to Love. We love because God first loved us and we believe that God's love is compelling us and propelling us in the ways we think, feel, and act about ourselves, toward God, and with people. We live out our mission in ways similar to an aspen grove. The second largest living organism in the world is an aspen grove in Colorado and Utah. Each tree is unique but also interconnected in its root system. We are one church with several unique locations. Besides Foundry Church, our network includes The Highlands in Delano, Mercy Hill in Minnetonka, and Woodridge Church in Medina.