To be a faithful witness of the Lord Jesus Christ to our community, this state, our nation and beyond. We are committed to growing and maturing in every way and in all things caring for those things he values most.
“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you – from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.” 1 Peter 2:9 TMB
“Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).” Ephesians 4:15 AMP
To be a close-knit, loving spiritual family and live as members of one body endeavoring to see one another as Jesus sees us.
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named…” Ephesians 3:14,15 KJV
“For in the communion of one Spirit we were all baptized into one body…” 1 Corinthians 12:13 CON
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 NIV
To equip believers for the work of the ministry.
“He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christians in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the church, until we’re all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God’s Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ.” Ephesians 4:11,13 TMB
To fulfill the Great Commission in our generation!
“Jesus said, “God authorized and commanded me to commission you. Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day, right up to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 TMB