Make Disciples. Grow Disciples.
The mission is our statement of why we exist. It is the plumb line with wich we evaluate all that we do.
Vision:
To bring every lost person in Clear Lake into a
Biblical Community of devoted followers of Jesus.
The vision is a “picture” of the congregation’s goals. It attempts to answer the question, “What will this congregation look like when we have accomplished our mission?” It is held up as a goal and motivational tool. An example of a New Testament vision is the description of the new Jerusalem in Revelation 21.
Core Values:
In response and gratitude for God’s gift of salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord, we affirm these values as we live out our faith and carry out our mission as a congregation.
We believe all people matter to God, and should matter to the Church.
(Luke
We believe the Church should make unchanging Biblical truth meaningfully relevant to the modern world.
(1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
We believe true Christians have a personal relationship with their Lord,
are fully devoted to Christ, and seek continuous growth in faith.
(Matthew 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 4:15; Philippians 1:6)
We believe Christ intends the Church to be a unified body of servants each using their spiritual gifts.
(1 Corinthians 12, 14; Romans 12; Ephesians 4; Psalm 133:1; Nehemiah 3)
We believe life in the Church should be filled with Christ-like love.
(1 Corinthians 13; John
We believe spirit-led worship, preaching, and teaching are central to the life of the church.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 4:24)
We believe small groups are essential for care, life-change, and accountability in the lives of Christians.
(Luke 6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47; Matthew 18:20; Luke 24:33)
We believe that we should honor and respect those given the gift of leadership by the Holy Spirit.
(Romans 12:8, Acts 6:2-7; Hebews 13:7,17)
We believe both service in the world and specific witness
to Christ are essential to the effective mission of the Church
(Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 16:15-16; 2 Corinthians 5:19-20; Ephesians 6:7-8)
We believe all things belong to God the creator and we are their grateful stewards.
(Psalm 24:1; Mark 12:41-44; 2 Corinthians 5: 15, 8:3-5)
We believe that striving for excellence and always doing your best honors God and inspires people.
(Colossians 3:17; Malachi 1:6-14, 1 Corinthians 3:9-10; Philippians 4:8-9)
We believe the Church should support families and parents.
(Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2, Hebrews 12:7, Proverbs 22:6