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To be a dynamic, non-compromising, Spirit-filled church
that is committed to relevancy and provides our generation with a source of
meaningful direction that impacts our county and beyond.
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“To be a dynamic church” describes our commitment to be a
people who are marked by the character of Christ, creative energy, and
productive activity in leading people to Jesus Christ.
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“Non-compromising” describes our commitment to our vision
and to the underlying biblical principles that have given our fellowship
(Spiritual family) its meaning and life.
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“Spirit-filled” identifies our belief that the inspiration
of the Spirit of God is essential in every sphere of life and ministry to ensure
excellence, motivation, and success.
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“Committed to relevancy” indicates that we are dedicated to
communicating the Gospel in ways that are significant and pertinent within any
cultural context.
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our generation with a source of meaningful direction”
indicates our commitment to help individuals find fulfillment in their
Christianity and function in their God-given gifts.
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“Which impacts our area and beyond” describes our belief
that the development of our own understanding as a community of faith will have
prophetic implications in our own city and around the world.
Elders serve as the governing pillars of the church. Part of their job
consists of monthly meetings with the pastors to review all areas that encompass
the church body. Vital decisions are agreed upon for church direction.
They assist in meeting the spiritual needs of the Care Group Leaders. They
serve as overseers of the church and also in the area of prayer as in James 5:14
As a local church we have
developed care group ministries to enable us to grow spiritually and to learn
how to communicate honestly with each other.
These
diversified small group ministries are designed to facilitate nurturing and
growth; and to disciple through monthly meetings, Bible study, and prayer.
Acts 2:42-46 shows us that a believer most easily reaches his or her full
potential for growth in Jesus Christ as he or she becomes involved in both
“temple” (larger meetings of the church), and “house”
meetings (support groups).We believe that the New
Testament reveals that church-life is essential to the spiritual, emotional, and
mental well-being of a believer’s life; that means more than being present for a
one-hour church service every Sunday. Quite often, it’s not realized just how
beneficial church life is. For example, church life offers the following:
God established the local church
to develop His character, His ministry, and His purpose in us. To do this,
God plants us in a context with other believers to help balance our defenses, to
help us overcome hindrances to our well-being, and to provide the necessary
support we need for growth.
Deacons are servants in the house of the Lord. Their service consists
mainly in the area of working with the tangible needs of the people in God's
house. Deacons also work within a ministry such as music ministry, altar
workers ministry, outreach ministry, prison ministry, children's church
ministry, etc. Deacons also work in areas such as logistics, audio,
ushering, communion, organizing church events, etc.
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