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OUR MISSION
To be a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church being transformed by Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and launched on mission. (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 In All We Do We are designed to worship God as a way of life. (1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 12:1&2, John 4:23 & Colossians 3:17) Love Deeply God’s love is unconditional and we strive to experience and live out of this love. Without love all we do is meaningless. (1 Corinthians 13 & Luke 10:25-37) Pray Eagerly Prayer is first about a relationship with God and second transforming our world. We want to pray in a way that depends on God in all aspects of life. (Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:16, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Timothy 2:1, James 5:16 & Revelation 8:3-4) Live Biblically We strive to position our lives under the guidance of the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22-23 & Isaiah 40:8, 55:11) Give Generously We have received so much from God and consider it a privileged to give back! (2 Corinthians 9:6-8, 1 Timothy 6:18, Malachi 3:10) Connect Culturally God created culture, and we desire to celebrate all that is good in all cultures and connect culturally with those around us. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23) Authentic Community Plastic smiles and perfect lives are not real. We desire to be a community that is authentic, transparent, and creates space for real relationships. (Acts 2:42) Communicate Creatively God is the most creative being ever, so creativity should be a part of everything we do. (Genesis 1:1) |