We will seek to fulfill our mission by applying the great commandment and the great commission: 1. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Matt 22:37-39 (KJV) 2. “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matt 28:19-20 (KJV)
The GREAT COMMANDMENT and the GREAT COMMISSION involve FIVE GOALS:
MAGNIFYING Instructing and LeadingBelievers in Meaningful Worship Experiences and God-honouring Lifestyles
MEMBERSHIP Introducing interested persons to a relationship with Christ; and New believers to membership in His family, the church
MATURITY Helping believers to develop and practice the necessary habits, which cause Spiritual growth.
MINISTRY Preparing maturing believers for service in and to the body of Christ.
MISSIONS Training and Providing Opportunities for Believers to:
1. Use their God-given Gifts, Talents and Abilities to Creatively Share the Gospel and Serve Christ within and beyond Our Neighbourhood & Nation, as the Lord directs;
2. Encourage the Hearts and Minds of Full-time Missionaries who are Serving the Lord in Other Nations.