1. To celebrate God’s presence:
WORSHIP
Exalt our Lord.
“O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together.” Psalm 34:3 (RSV)
2. To communicate God’s Word:
EVANGELISM
Evangelize our mission field.
“The most important thing is that I complete my mission – the work the Lord gave me to do–
to tell people the good news about God’s grace.” Acts 20:24 (NCV)
3. To educate God’s people:
DISCIPLESHIP
Educate for maturity.
“…building up the church, the body of Christ, to a position of strength and maturity…until
all become full grown in the Lord.” Ephesians 4:12b-13 (LB)
4. To incorporate God’s family:
FELLOWSHIP
Encourage our members.
“You are members of God’s very own family and you belong in God’s household with every
other Christian.” Ephesians 2:19 (LB)
5. To demonstrate God’s love:
MINISTRY
Equip for ministry.
“…to prepare God’s people for the work of ministry.” Ephesians 4:12a (NIV) |
