Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Grace Church's Vision


VISION //defines us

Main statement:
Reproducing passionate followers of Jesus throughout the Downriver Community and beyond!

Supporting statements:
It is the vision to be a church where marriages are strong and growing stronger; where spouses are deeply in love with each other and even more deeply in love with Jesus Christ as He is the center of their marriage covenant.
It is the vision to be a church made up of individuals who are being healed and made whole body, soul, and spirit. Where people can come and find healing from addictions, divorce, past hurt, and sin with Jesus Christ at the center of their lives.
It is the vision to be a church where families are thriving with joy and healthy relationships with Jesus Christ at the center of their home. 
It is the vision to be a church that is multi-generational that minister to every member of the family through dynamic and creative ministries for children, youth, college, men, woman, and adults.
It is the vision to be a church that expands the Kingdom of Christ through multiple worship sites and / or planting new churches throughout the downriver community and beyond.
It is the vision to be a mentor church where we provide training and support for churches in and outside of the Detroit Metro area and Reformed Church of America.
It is the vision to be a church that influences the community by being the pacesetter in the spiritual, moral, and cultural arenas, pointing all to the Cross of Jesus.  
It is the vision to be a church where every person belongs to a small group of other followers of Jesus; experiencing true community through love, care, encouragement, and accountability.
It is the vision to be a church where we continue to strive to become a House of Prayer.
It is the vision to be a church where every member is striving to live a missional life by reaching out to those in their sphere of influence.
It is the vision to be a church that has a global impact by sending and supporting career missionaries locally nationally and globally, and sending out short term teams to work along side of these missionaries,
It is the vision to be a church that is accessible and compelling to those who have given up on church, but have not given up on God.
It is the vision to be a church that allows God to be God, not placing Him in a box by setting attendance goals and/or attendance limits, but allows His Spirit to flow in and through the whole church family.
It is the vision to be a church that has our hands to the plow, accomplishing her vision and purpose ready to meet Jesus the moment He returns.
It is the vision to be a church with little or zero capital debt.

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