The Vision
The vision of this church is
uncomplicated because it is clearly stated in Matthew 28:19 & 20
which says:
19 Therefore go and make disciples of
all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of
the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Therefore our desire is to obey this command
through: “using every resource available to reach every person available
with the Gospel and equip them to become biblical followers of Jesus
Christ.”
The Vehicle
The “local Church” is God's chosen
“vehicle” to carry out His commission. Therefore in practical ways and with
solid organization we meet to pray, study, plan, and propagate the purpose
of the church to be a “resource” to people to exercise their spiritual gifts
through ministry. The church consists of “people” and we therefore have a
task to “nurture” those who need ministry and development and equip them to
face life with a new and renewed mind and soul. We have an obligation to
teach the inerrant Word of God in a practical and understandable way in
order to encourage members to live Christian lives, and we have a calling to
reach those in the community, country and world with the good news about
Jesus.
The Methods
We are a “congregationally” governed Church. In other words. the “members”
are in control while appointing and setting aside Pastors to be in spiritual
authority according to God's Word. We are very pragmatic and purpose driven
and design a process for organization and ministry by appointing Trustees,
ordaining Deacons, forming Committees and formatting departments to be
efficient in working together and under God, to achieve the task of being an
effective organization.
The Means
The only income we receive is
that which comes through the offerings taken every Sunday. We have no other
source of income and this offering “fuels” the budget which pays salaries,
overheads and ministry expenses. Therefore we teach, expect and encourage
our members to “tithe” and support the local church and a portion of that
income is distributed through the Southern Baptist Convention to Missions in
America and all over the world.
The Affiliation
We are “affiliated” to and a
supportive and cooperating church of the Southern Baptist Convention.