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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 candidate 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.
- 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 of service. 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.
- 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.
- 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
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