Can You See It?

The Bible makes it clear that without vision, the people perish. Without a clear direction, things just go haywire. This is certainly true of a local church. It helps to know what our preferred future looks like.

God has given me a clear vision of what He desires our church to be. It is a church that exists not for itself (the way most churches do), but for those who are outside the church. We are called not just to be members of a church, but missionaries to our community.

We envision a church where each person is seeking a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus, and where each Sunday is a celebration of that relationship.

We envision a church where each person is connected to a small group of believers for community and accountability and encouragement.

We envision a church where each person is using their God-given gifts and talents to create an environment where people can experience the love and presence of Christ. When we serve we are not just greeting people, teaching children, babysitting babies, manicuring lawns, etc. We are creating an environment where people can encounter the love and presence of Jesus.

We envision a church where each person is actively investing in the lives of people outside of the church and are inviting them to experience what God is doing at Friendship.