Our Purpose

"The purpose of this church shall be to declare and demonstrate the gospel of Jesus Christ to its constituency, its community, and to the world. It shall provide the vital experiences of worship, fellowship, growth, and ministry in order to make its calling effective."

Our Vision

To Discover Christ and Display His Transforming Power

Application of Vision to Purpose Statement

1. Through Worship
   • that centers on Scripture
   • that displays joy and wonder in God
   • that delights in God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
   • that involves believers in performing for God alone
   • that uses a variety of worship forms
   • that offers the highest quality of music possible
2. Through Evangelism
   • that ministers the word of God
   • that presents Christ as the only way
   • that communicates creatively to our culture
   • that describes the cost of following Christ
   • that reaches out to our community, city, and world
   • that depends upon prayer
   • that shows the transforming power of the gospel
3. Through Fellowship
   • that draws its purpose from Scripture
   • that makes personal fellowship with God most important
   • that offers opportunities to develop spiritual relationships
   • that crosses generational lines
   • that displays our unity in Christ
4. Through Discipleship
   • that anchors itself in Scripture
   • that encourages all converts to become mature followers of Christ
   • that prizes Christ-like character
   • that focuses on teaching the word of God
   • that equips, uses, and supports believers in ministry
   • that emphasizes the essentials (our Confession of Faith)
   • that accepts different views on non-essential issues
5. Through Ministry [Service]
   • that illustrates biblical truth
   • that meets the needs of the poor and oppressed
   • that involves itself in the community
   • that acts in humility
   • that gives generously
   • that displays the life-changing power of the gospel