MISSION OF THE CHURCH

VISION:
To reach, mobilize and equip 3000 souls by 2007 to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.

MISSION:
Matthew 28:19-20

“¹⁹Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:  ²⁰Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

PURPOSE:
Our primary objective is to shine the light into the region of darkness to illuminate a path for someone to find their way to the Glorious Light of Jesus Christ.  We purpose to create a mobile lay army for the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.  We purpose to restore hope in those who have lost hope in the faith.  We purpose to administer encouragement, healing, and direction for the Body of Christ.

Matthew 4:13-16

“¹³And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: ¹⁴That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, ¹⁵The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; ¹⁶The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. ¹⁷From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Luke 1:77-78

“⁷⁷To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,  ⁷⁸Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,   ⁷⁹To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

CORE VALUES:
We believe in the Holy Bible (Canon) in its entirety and that it was written by men who were inspired by God through the Holy Spirit.  We believe in the Trinity.  We believe that everything originates from God the Father.  We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God manifested in the flesh, our savior who died on the cross at Calvary and rose on the third day, and our redeemer and mediator who ascended to the Father to forever plead our case.  We believe that the Holy Spirit was released to dwell in every man that received Him on the day of Pentecost as mentioned in the book of Acts.  We believe in living a holy life as we are led by the Holy Spirit through the written and spoken Word.  Not conforming to the ways of the world but, being transformed by the renewing of our minds.  We believe in training and developing people to become disciples for the mission and purpose given to us by Jesus and the Holy Spirit from God.  We believe that we will be a part of the last day church that will be caught up to meet Jesus Christ when He returns.

STRATEGY/TACTICS:

• Street Evangelism
  • Going to the highway and hedges to compel men, women and children to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and to receive the impartation of the Holy Spirit.
• Missionary Work
  • Visiting the sick and the shut in.
  • Providing necessities (i.e. food, clothing, shelter) for those that are in need.
  • Giving proceeds to support other missionary work.
  • Sending out missionaries.
  • Jail Ministry
    • Visiting/Writing those who are imprisoned.
• Apostolic Ministry
  • Planting and growing churches.
  • Providing leadership and experience for the Body of Christ.
    • Helping new pastors (or any ministry gift)
  • Providing relevant tools for the Body of Christ.
• Pastoral Ministry
  • Create an environment to nurture and train people for the work of the ministry.
  • To provide care for those who need it.
  • To teach the principles of the Word of God with simplicity so that all might understand and grow.
• Music Ministry
  • Writing/Producing Bible based songs.
• Prophetic Ministry
  • Provides direction, correction or encouragement to a particular part of the Body of Christ.
  • Going out to other Churches as led by the Holy Spirit.
• Prayer Ministry
  • Intercede for the Body of Christ.
  • Teaching the essential principles of prayer.
• Teaching Ministry
  • Well organized Bible Study as led by the Holy Spirit.
  • Creating a Bible College and Seminary