Mission Statement:

Growing in God, Investing in People

Core Values:

    1. God is First – In all things following Him is the priority.

      37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment.” – Matthew 22:37-38 (ESV)
      (Additional Scriptures: Exodus 20:1-7; Matthew 6:33, 22:35-38 )

    2. Devoted to God – A full dependence on Him and a complete abandonment of self.

      24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” – Matthew 16:24 (ESV)
      (Additional Scriptures: Matthew 4:18-22, 6:33-34, 10:37-39, 16:24-27; Luke 9:62; Romans 12:1-2)

    3. Growing God’s Kingdom – Increasing and developing devoted disciples of Jesus.

      19 “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 (ESV)
      18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)
      (Additional Scriptures: Matthew 4:19-20; Luke 6:40; John 8:31-32; 2 Timothy 2:2)

    4. Actively Investing – Taking personal responsibility; doing whatever it takes to move the Gospel forward.

      19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. – 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (ESV)
      (Additional Scriptures: Mark 8:34-38; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27; 2 Corinthians 4:6-12, 5:14-21; Philippians 1:12-14)

    5. Connecting with people – Building real relationships with others through compassion, service, and support.

      7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. – 1 Peter 4:7-11 (ESV)
      (Additional Scriptures: Matthew 9:35-38, 20:25-28, 25:31-46; John 13:12-17; Romans 15:1-8; Galatians 5:13-14; Ephesians 4:12-16; Colossians 3:12; Hebrews 3:13)

Moving Forward…

Our short term goals involve:

    1. Increased involvement, volunteering, and partnership with organizations that offer assistance and service to those in need
    2. Improve the overall aesthetics of the church building and grounds
    3. Intentional increase of a visible presence promoting our church and it’s ministries to our communities (Publicity)

Target areas for future ministries:

Renewing the Focus - Target Areas