We Have a Vision
Evangelism
The
Gospel taken outside the four walls is the absolute foundation of our church,
in obedience to the Great Commission. We emphasize personal evangelism, and a
large variety of outreaches to share the Gospel.
And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature'… (Mark
16:15)
Conversion
We
witness, testify and preach for a decision. The Gospel
has the power to save and transform lives. The majority of
our congregation consists of people converted here by the power of God.
… having been born again, not of corruptible seed but
incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever… (1 Peter 1:23)
The Local Church
God has
placed everything necessary to accomplish His will in the setting of the local
church. God’s will is accomplished in and through us
as we connect with and commit ourselves to a local church.
…the church. Which is his body, the fullness of him who
fills everything in every way. (Ephesians 1:22-23)
Discipleship
God
intends for His calling to be accomplished through being trained and equipped
within the setting of a local church. Therefore, the highest calling of a
pastor and congregation is to obey Christ’s command in the Great Commission.
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am
with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Church Planting
The
result of disciples being raised up is that they be
released into the harvest field. We send couples to plant brand new
congregations, with the aim of reproducing our vision in a new area.
Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is
plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray
the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38)
World Evangelism
From the earliest Bible record, God’s
vision is worldwide testimony and impact. The gospel message and the vision God
has revealed to us is not simply American, but God-inspired; so therefore it works, and is relevant in every nation and
culture of the world. Our job as believers, and as the local church
is to pray, train, invest, send and support workers to
go into all the world!