We have dreams and goals in mind.
·
We
dream of providing a haven where the hurting and lonely can find a place of
love and acceptance, forgiveness and healing, guidance and encouragement.
·
We
dream of developing people to spiritual maturity through small groups, Bible
teaching, retreats, and ministry opportunities.
·
We
dream of equipping every believer for service by helping them discover the
gifts and talents God has given them.
·
We
dream of becoming a Bible-based Christian community that loves, laughs,
worships, prays, and evangelizes.
·
We
dream of sending out missionaries and church workers all around the world and
empowering every member for a personal life mission.
Simply stated it is:
To turn lost people into
sold-out followers of Christ.
We believe that the primary purpose of our existence is to…
1.
Bring
people into a relationship with Jesus
2.
Nurture
their total commitment to Jesus
We have come to that conclusion by…
·
Looking
at the words of Jesus about himself;
“For the Son of Man came to seek and save that which was lost.”
(Luke 19:10)
·
Looking
at His life which demonstrated this stated purpose.
·
By
deciding to obey his final command to us,
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19)
Our vision is to be a community, committed to Christ,
committed to His Word, committed to making disciples, and committed to caring
for YOU!
·
GOD! Above all else, we glorify Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the
Holy Spirit!
·
PEOPLE! We value all souls and we will strive to seek and save the lost.
· SERVICE! Jesus said He didn't come "to be served, but to serve and to
give His life as a ransom for many" (Mt. 20:28, NIV). Our ministers, elders, and
deacons, will strive to model themselves after Jesus servant leadership. We will strive to be people of integrity, and will serve those whom the Lord commits
to our care.
· MINISTRY! It is not the possession of an elite few, but the responsibility of
every member of the Body of Christ.
TAKING IT A STEP
FURTHER
1.
Lost people matter to God, therefore they matter to us.
”For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Luke 19:10
2.
Biblical teaching is essential to growth and maturity.
”All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be
thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
3.
Life change happens best in small groups.
”Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact
you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11
4.
Christ-followers meet weekly to honor, worship, and celebrate God.
”Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but
let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:25
5.
Families are mandated by God to pass on His values.
”These
commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on
your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the
road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7
6.
Christ-followers use their God-given resources to advance the
kingdom.
”Each one
should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully
administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
7.
Biblical unity is practiced in word and action.
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of
peace.” Ephesians 4:3
8. God deserves excellence in
all we do.
"And
whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord
Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
Colossians 3:17