PURPOSE (MISSION)
Glorify God by communicating His Word in order to make Disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20).
The church purpose is accomplished through individual Christians who embrace the pillars of the Christian life which are:
- The Sovereignty of God
- Union with Christ
- Empowerment of the Spirit
ESSENTIAL TASKS OF THE CHURCH
The community of the church guides Christians by providing training and opportunity to participate in the essential tasks of
- worship
- service
- education
- fellowship
- evangelism
VISION
Building the ministry by building the people who do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11-13).
Each ministry of the church led by a trained leader who can articulate the purpose of the ministry and who can train his workers to accomplish that purpose in a decent and orderly manner.
Each member aware of his spiritual gifts and God-given abilities.
Each member taught how to be a minister so that they can be involved in making disciples (Matthew 28:19-20).
Each member learning to love God and love others as God has first loved them.
Each member learning to sense God's working in and about them through their relationship with Him and with others.
Each member spiritually empowered to join God in His work by using his spiritual gifts and God-given abilities to minister to others in the church and to be a witness in the community.
PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY
These Scriptural Principles guide our Ministry.
We hold the Scriptures to be the self-sufficient rule of faith and practice (2 Peter 1:3).
We recognize that Christians become Christ-like progressively by God's grace and by instruction in God's Word (2 Peter 1:2-8).
We believe that each Christian has a responsibility to evangelize the lost, and that a changed life is the most faithful and effective way of accomplishing evangelism (Matthew 5:16).
We believe that each Christian is saved to serve, that the local church must equip its members to do the work of the ministry, and that God wants each member serving (Ephesians 2:8-10).
We are committed to ministering after the pattern of our Lord and Savior (Matthew 20:25-28).
We are committed to being world-wide witnesses of Christ (Acts 1:8).
We are committed to faithful stewardship (Luke 12:35-48).
CORE VALUES
We value our congregation (Hebrews 10:24-25).
Preaching and teaching them God's Word.
Respecting their confidences.
Promoting their development from dependence or independence to interdependence with Christ.
Helping each individual to find meaning and fulfillment in life through an intimate relationship with God.
We value our members (Galatians 6: 10).
Promoting unity of spirit and purpose, but not at the expense of doctrine.
Bearing one another's burdens.
Praying for them.
Keeping them informed.
Fostering open communication, but speaking the truth in love.
Encouraging each other in our covenantal responsibilities.
We value our staff (Luke 10:7).
Providing for them financially.
Training them and giving them the tools to ensure their effectiveness.
Creating a work environment that is enjoyable and safe.
Defining a philosophy of ministry, requiring a work ethic, and establishing procedures that honor the Lord and serve His people effectively and efficiently.
Encouraging innovative thinking, hearing their suggestions, but making decisions in the best interest of accomplishing our purpose.
We value our families (Matthew 19:4-6).
Recognizing them to be the building blocks of our church and our society.
Training them at every level from nursery to elderly to fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
Counseling them during trials to help them make biblical changes toward Christlikeness.
We value our volunteers (Ephesians 4:12).
Providing support to our lay leaders.
Providing training and tools necessary for our lay leaders to minister effectively.
Fostering cooperation in our service together.
Knowing that Christians are saved to serve.
Knowing that volunteers do the real work of the ministry.
Knowing that service done in His Name produces eternal reward.
