Vision Framework for People’s Community Church

Into Abundant Life

Mission (What are we doing?)

Leading others into the abundant life that comes through Jesus Christ.

Values (Why are we doing it?)

·       Kingdom First

o         Demonstrated by our commitment to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness

o         Abundant life available through Jesus permeates every area of our lives

o        Willingness to proclaim the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom in word and deed

·       Lived Obedience to Jesus

o         Hearing the Words of Jesus and putting them into practice

o         Demonstrated by our mutual commitment to engage in soul-training exercises

o         Commitment to obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations

·       Shared Life Together

o         Demonstrated by nurturing friendships rooted in the love and grace of Jesus

o         Pursuing relationships with heart that others might experience life in Jesus

·       Heart Transformation

o         Demonstrated by seeking inner change that leads to outward witness

o         Growing in heartfelt love for God and for all others

o         Helping others to come to know and experience the transforming love of Jesus

Strategy (How are we doing it?)

·       Worship rooted in Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread & Prayer (Acts 2:42-47)

·       Spiritual Formation / Spiritual Formation Groups: Growing to know and be like Jesus through personal and group involvement in spiritual formation.

·       Neighborhood Church: Central focus of mission is our surrounding neighborhood.

·       Intentional Discipling: Being trained in and putting into practice leading others into the abundant life that comes through Jesus Christ.

Measures (When are we successful?)

·       Mind captivated by the reality of God and his Kingdom

·       Heart formed toward loving God and loving others

·       Authentic loving relationships with one another

·       Actively leading others into the abundant life that comes through Jesus Christ