MISSION & VALUES
OUR MISSION
CALLED to KNOW
EQUIPPED to GO
CALLED TO KNOW:
God calls us to a relationship with Jesus as Lord,
growing in maturity and responsibility within the family of God.
1 Corinthians 1:9 (ESV)
God is faithful, by whom you were called into
the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
EQUIPPED TO GO:
As we are equipped as Jesus’ followers, we are sent into all the world
making disciples at home and abroad
Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
WE VALUE:
KNOWING
JESUS
KNOW Jesus as Lord of your life, expressed through baptism
Living in complete surrender to the life and mission of Jesus
Matthew 16:24 (ESV)
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
WORD & PRAYER
KNOW the Word and power of prayer:
Deepening our relationship with the Father through daily abiding in Christ
John 15:7 (ESV)
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
IDENTITY
KNOW your identity in Christ
Understanding our value and significance come from Jesus, not from other people or circumstances
Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
FAMILY
KNOW and serving your Spiritual family
Using your abilities, resources and time to build up the family of God
1 Corinthians 12:7 (ESV)
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
GOING
HOLY SPIRIT
GO with the leading and power of the Holy Spirit
We can do nothing spiritually significant in our own wisdom and strength
Acts 1:8 (ESV)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
INTENTIONALLY
GO intentionally and strategically making disciples
Every mission needs a plan
Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)
Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
FAITH
GO by faith, trusting God for provision
God will give us everything we need to accomplish his purposes
2 Corinthians 9:8 (ESV)
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
HOME & ABROAD
GO at home and abroad
People need to hear about Jesus everywhere. Where has he sent you?
Acts 1:8 (ESV)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.