People of Vision

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

WHAT IS OUR MISSION?

Simply stated it is: To turn lost people into sold-out followers of Christ.

We believe that the primary purpose of our existence is to…

1. Bring people into a relationship with Jesus
2. Nurture their total commitment to Jesus

We have come to that conclusion by…

* Looking at the words of Jesus about himself; “For the Son of Man came to seek and save that which was lost.”   (Luke 19:10)

* Looking at His life which demonstrated this stated purpose.

* By deciding to obey his final command to us, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…”   (Matthew 28:19)

WHAT IS OUR VISION?

To be a 247 community, committed to Christ while caring for others.

CORE VALUES

1. Lost people matter to God, therefore they matter to us.
   ”For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”
   Luke 19:10
2. Biblical teaching is essential to growth and maturity.
   ”All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
   2 Timothy 3:16-17
3. Life change happens best in small groups.
   ”Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
   1 Thessalonians 5:11
4. Christ-followers meet weekly to honor, worship, and celebrate God.
   ”Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the day approaching.”
   Hebrews 10:25
5. Families are mandated by God to pass on His values.
   ”These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” 
   Deuteronomy 6:6-7
6. Christ-followers use their God-given resources to advance the kingdom.
   ”Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”
   1 Peter 4:10
7. Biblical unity is practiced in word and action.  
   “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
   Ephesians 4:3
8. God deserves excellence in all we do.
   "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
   Colossians 3:17

A SOLD-OUT FOLLOWER
 (Mission Made Visible)

A sold-out follower of Christ is committed to:

GRACE

We will lead by committing everything we do to prayer, ensuring that all we teach, do, and say consistently demonstrates our complete reliance upon God, and His sufficiency to meet our every need as we submit to His will.
 

GROWTH

He/She will consistently spend time in prayer, the study and life application of the bible, and participate in the learning opportunities provided by the church. Additionally, he/she will be diligent in passing on their faith to their children, both at home and in the programs provided by the church.

GROUP GATHERING

He/She will faithfully participate in both the weekly worship services and weekly small groups.

GIFTS

He/She will diligently discover, develop, and deploy the spiritual gifts given by God for the purpose of building up the church through “others-focused” ministry.

GOD’S LOVE

He/She will learn to effectively share his/her faith in ways that are consistent with how God designed their personality and communication style.

GOOD STEWARDSHIP

He/She will live each day with a “God’s Kingdom” first mentality, being generous in the use of God-given resources of time, mind, gifts, and finances.