Our Mission > What is our Purpose?
Together we pursue Christ & His mission first!
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus Christ/Messiah is the Promised Savior & King, sent to save His people from their sins and bring a new kingdom! Greater still, Christ is the only beloved Son of God, being fully God with the Father & the Holy Spirit!
To save us, the Father gave His Son and the Son gave His life. He put on human nature to dwell among us, lived in perfect obedience to the Father, was crucified for our sins, was raised to glorious life, ascended to heaven, now reigns & intercedes for us, and will one day return to make all things new! This is the Gospel, the good news of Christ!
Now Christ is our hope in life & death! He is our Master & King, our Joy & Peace! Christ is enough, Christ is better, Christ is worth it all!
So by the Holy Spirit, we come together and pursue the fullness of Christ–we pursue knowing & imitating, glorifying & enjoying Christ more!
What is His mission?
The mission of Jesus Christ is to advance His kingdom of glory & grace to restore all creation and make everything new! Christ came to rescue sinners, reconcile them to God, and restore them to true humanity! He calls them into abundant life with Him as His disciples & His Church!
So with the Holy Spirit, we join Christ in pursuing His mission, being sent in His name from neighbors to nations!
Our Core Commitments > How Do We Live Out Our Purpose?
We Commit to Gather, Grow, Give & Go for the Glory of God!
Core Commitments
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Gather
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Grow
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Give
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Go
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For the Glory of God!
As family of the Father, we commit to GATHER regularly as a local church family. We set apart time to worship God through His Word, by His Spirit. We make time to share our lives, enjoying & caring for one another. And we devote time to prayer, calling on our Abba Father together.
Exodus 20:8-11; Psalm 95; Mark 2:27-28; John 4:23-24; Acts 2:42, 46-47, 5:18-21; Philippians 3:3; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:19-25, 13:15; 1 Peter 2:4-5
- To WORSHIP and PRAY together (Worship Service on Sun.; Prayer Gathering on 1st Wed.)
- To enjoy FELLOWSHIP together, eating & drinking in our church home and personal homes (Fellowship Time on Sun.; Fellowship Meal on 1st Wed.; practicing biblical hospitality)
- To STUDY & TRAIN together, namely in smaller groups (Home Bible Study Groups, Equip Night, etc.)
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we commit to GROW together to be more like Christ and more of who He created us to be. We disciple one another in the Way, Words, & Gospel of Jesus, building each other up by speaking biblical truth in love.
Matthew 28:20; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; Ephesians 4:11-16, 20-24; Colossians 3:16; 1 Peter 1:22-24, 2:2-3
- Let PASTORS feed, lead, & care for you, namely through the preaching of the Word
- BE DISCIPLED by others and DISCIPLE others - we must teach & train each other in obedience to Christ! (Home Bible Study Groups, Equip Nights/Classes, Discipleship Groups, & Christ-centered relationships)
- Engage in REDEMPTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY that addresses outward, ongoing, unrepentant sin from a loving desire for us all to honor Christ in His Church and to be more like Christ together
Give
As recipients of God’s grace, we commit to GIVE of ourselves for Christ & His mission. We sacrificially give of our blessings—from our spiritual gifts & diverse talents to our various resources & personal opportunities—so we can bless our church family, our community, and our mission around the world.
Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-35; Romans 12; 1 Cor. 12-13; 1 Peter 4:7-11
- Give your SPIRITUAL GIFTS to build up the body [Rom. 12:4-8; 1 Cor. 12; 1 Pet. 4:10-11]
- Give your SERVICE in caring & praying FOR ONE ANOTHER (personally through Home Groups; specifically through our Ministry Teams)
- Give your SERVICE in caring & praying FOR OUR COMMUNITY (Ministry Teams & local mission-service projects)
- Give your TITHES & OFFERINGS for supporting the ministry and its ministers, to bless each other & beyond [Mal 3:8-10; Acts 4:32-34; 2 Tm 5:17-18]
As missionaries of the Holy Spirit, we commit to GO together in Jesus' name from neighbors to nations. God has sent us to bear witness to Christ, boldly speaking His gospel with His love. We pray God sends out vocational missionaries from among us, surrendering our lives to go wherever He sends us.
Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:44-49; John 17:20-21; Acts 1:8, 4:29-31, 8:4; Romans 10:9-17; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Philippians 1:5-7; 1 Peter 2:9-10, 3:15
- Join us as MISSIONARIES, being sent to our neighbors and to the nations
- Be involved in our local mission field and the mission fields God has given you
- Be engaged in PRAYING for and SUPPORTING vocational, cross-cultural missionaries
As those created by Christ & for Christ, we commit to glorifying God in everything we do! We aim to make known to each other & the world that Christ is enough, Christ is better, Christ is worth it!
Matthew 5:16; Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 10:31; Ephesians 1:5-6, 11-14; 1 Peter 4:11, 16; Revelation 5:13