Vision Statement.

Vision Statement For Berean Bible Church Of Spokane

During the two congregational interview sessions held in the Spring of 1998 as part of the senior pastor candidating process, Pastor Jim Gay shared the following vision as to where God would want him to lead the Berean Bible Church if he were selected as senior pastor. Upon being selected, this same vision statement was confirmed by the Board of Elders and communicated to the congregation in the Berean Newsletter. Its major points are these:

Outreach - The vision is that a significant portion of our future growth would be the result of reaching the unsaved with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Scriptural Basis: Luke 15:1-7; II Corinthians 5:17-21; 2 Peter 3:9

Spiritual Growth - The vision is that every person who attends Berean Bible Church will daily be involved in:

- a. Interaction with God's Word: Psalm 1; Romans 12:1,2; Colossians 3:16; I Timothy 4:6,7; II Timothy 3:16,17;

- b. Personal Prayer: Ephesians 6:18; I Thessalonians 5:17; Hebrews 4:14-16; James 5:16;

- c. Fellowship with other believers who will encourage them to look to God rather than men. Hebrews 10:23-25

- d. The Exercise Of Faith In God in every part of their life including the sharing of the Gospel and works ofservice. Hebrews 11:6; John 14:21; Hebrews 12:1-11 Note: These disciplines are at the heart of a healthy growing spiritual life. Everyone needs to be involved in them and know how to help others to be involved.

A Diversity Of Ages - The vision is that of a congregation of diverse ages worshipping and fellowshipping together. We must continue to minister to the needs of an aging congregation, while at the same time make changes which will better minister to the needs of people 35 and younger.

Scriptural Basis: I Corinthians 12:1-26; Philippians 2:1-8; Galatians 5:13-15

Concerned Leadership - The vision is that of a church lead by a leadership team that loves God, each other, and its congregation. And that the congregation would know this without a doubt.

Scriptural Basis: I Peter 5:1-5; Galatians 5:13-15; Matthew 20:20-28.

A Passion For Christ - The vision is that of a church that is excited about God and can not be held back from talking about Him in its everyday life. A church body willing to give all that it has to serve Him, and live by the motto, "To Live Is Christ. To Die Is Gain" Scriptural Basis: Philippians 1:12-21; Matthew 22:34-40; John 14:21;

It Will Require Faith In God: A vision is a picture of where we are headed. In this case, it is important to remember that there is no part of this vision that can be realized without God's involvement. We can not reach the unsaved, we can not grow spiritually, we can not effectively care for each other and lead each other without the work of His Spirit in our life. To move toward this vision, it will require each of us to be faithful, available, and teachable as God works through us to make it happen.