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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
VISION STATEMENT
Approved by the Session 9/18/07
“Where there is no vision, the people perish”
Proverbs 29:18
We are on an evangelistic, mission-oriented
journey with emphasis on bringing Jesus Christ to the
world. Worship, fellowship,
discipleship, ministry development, and evangelism enable
us. Three strategic elements define our moving forward:
Reaching Outward
— becoming a missional church for whom mission is the
organizing principle of all we do:
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Engage and embrace our families, our
community, new cultures, and our world with excitement,
joy, understanding, and grace.
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Boldly reach out to the suffering, the
weak, and the lonely, welcoming all who seek a safe
haven from the hurt of the world.
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Acknowledge and accept that all are
worthy of God’s love regardless of our ethnic, cultural,
physical, and economic differences.
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Actively serve God by giving generously
of our time, talents, and other resources.
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Meet people where they are and bring them
gently to know the Lord.
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Willingly risk self to witness the Good
News of Jesus Christ to all.
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Commit ourselves to nurturing and
welcoming new members until they feel like they are part
of our church family.
Looking Upward
— strengthening our relationship with God through inspired
worship, energizing prayer, and increasing reliance on the
Holy Spirit:
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Draw closer to Christ through the
energizing power of prayer, empowered by the Holy Spirit
and filled with God’s grace.
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Be passionate about an ever-deepening
relationship with God which gives our lives real
meaning.
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Delight in the Lord, and celebrate the
joy of His worship and the growth of His kingdom on
earth.
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Recognize God’s challenge to reach
higher, deeper, and further than ever before, and move
forward in faith.
Maturing Inward
— allowing our lives to be transformed by studying God’s
Word, developing greater intimacy with Christ and one
another, and living the Christian life:
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Read and study the Bible and be
strengthened by the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
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Understand the power of developing
personal relationships within the community of
believers.
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Create and develop relationships with
others, within and outside of the church.
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Challenge ourselves to know Christ, grow
in faith, and share our faith with others.
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Practice the truth of God’s Word in our
lives so others will notice and be attracted.
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By God’s grace, empower ourselves to be
lights in the world for Jesus Christ.
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