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OUR MISSION
Transformed by Jesus We are transformed by Jesus when we say yes to him. (Colossians 2:13) Empowered by the Holy Spirit We are empowered to live like Jesus. (Galatians 5:22-23) Launched on Mission We are launched on His mission from our neighborhoods to the nations. (Acts 1:8) OUR VISION Go from 5% of our attendance to 15% of our attendance baptized by December 31, 2020. The Gospel transforms lives, so we should see this in our church and community. Transform into a Multi-ethnic and Multi-cultural Church We must reflect the diversity of God in ethnicity, culture, gender and class. (Revelation 7:9-10) Transform the Generations Creating environments and teachings that connect across the generations with a focus towards the transformation and raising up of the younger generation. (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) Transform our Community We must develop a good reputation with our community and provide strategically for some of the needs of our community in a transformative way. Empower and Apprentice New Leaders Creating an environment and structure where new leaders are being transformed, empowered and launched. (2 Timothy 2:2) Launch Four Missional Partnerships on Four Continents God’s heart is for the world, so we must pray, give, go, and send to the nations. (Acts 1:8 & Matthew 28:18-20) Launch Multiple Services in Potentially Multiple Locations Anything healthy grows. We believe that God wants to multiply healthy communities of Christ followers. (Acts 2:42-47) OUR VALUES Worship We will worship God as a way of life. (Colossians 3:17) Love We will experience and express God’s unconditional love. (1 Corinthians 13) Prayer We will pray in relationship with God and to see our world transformed. (Matthew 6:9-13) Humility We will position our lives under the guidance of the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16) Generosity We will give in the same way we have received generously from God. (2 Corinthians 9:6-8) Diversity We will celebrate and demonstrate diversity and what is good in all cultures. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23) Community We will be a community that is authentic, transparent, and creates space for real relationships. (Acts 2:42) Creativity We will be creative in everything we do. (Genesis 1:1) |