Post on 13-Feb-2017
the heart of
who we are, what we do & why we do it
Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets
so one may easily read it. (Habakkuk 2:2 – Holman Christian Standard
Bible)
And the Lord said to me, “Write my answer on a
billboard, large and clear, so that anyone can read it at a
glance and rush to tell the others.
(Habakkuk 2:2 – Living Bible)
LIFEPOINTE CHURCH REVIEWING WHAT WE’VE LEARNED
SO FAR
PURPOSE
A great commitment to the great commandmentand the great commission will build a great church.
MISSION
To point common people to
an uncommon life in Jesus
VISION
To bring people to membership in God’s
family, develop them to Christ-like maturity,
equip them for their ministry
in the church and their life mission in the world in
order to magnify God’s name.
FOUNDATION
Christ centered
Bible based
God glorifying
Spirit led
Pray powered
Mission minded
OUR GUIDING VALUES THE LIFEPOINTE
STATEMENTS
Recognizing God's call on each church to impact the
world, we also recognize that like a puzzle piece, each church takes on a different shape as
it seeks to live out that calling.
The following values are the DNA of LifePointe and
form the culture and context
of our church.
L
Love in action
Practical, tangible, continual paying it
forward
This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life
for us. We too, then, ought to lay
down our lives for our brothers and sisters! If we have possessions and see
others in need,
yet close our hearts against them, how can we claim that we love God? Our love must not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which
show itself in action! (1 John 3:16-18 – Good News
Bible)
I
Intentional pathways to growth
Grand-slam believers
Let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ And go on to maturity.
(Hebrews 6:1 – New International Version)
Mark out a straight path . . . then stick to the path and you will stay safe.
(Proverbs 4:26 – New Living Translation)
F
Faith focused
“OGCDT” goals (Only God Can Do
That!)
What is faith? It is the confident assurance that
something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty
that what we hope for is waiting for us, even
though we cannot see it up ahead . .
.
You can never please God without faith, without depending on him.
(Hebrews 11:1, 6 – Living Bible)
E
Empowered members
Every member is a minister
The eye can never say to the hand, “I don't need
you.” The head can't say to the feet,
“I don't need you.” In fact, some of the parts that seem
least important are really the most necessary . . .
all of you together are Christ's Body, and each one
of you is a separate and necessary
part of it. (1 Corinthians 12:21-22, 27 – New Living
Translation)
P
Place to start over
Second Chance Grace Place
I’m here inviting outsiders,not insiders—an invitation
to a changed life,changed inside and out.
(Luke 5:30-32 – The Message)
Warmly welcome each other into the church, just as
Christ has warmly welcomed you;
then God will be glorified! (Romans 15:7 – Living Bible)
O
Ongoing discipleship
Going deeper/growing stronger
God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in
everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the
source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with
each other.
His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in
love. (Ephesians 4:15-16 – The
Message)
I
Innovative outreach
Developing a “whatever
it takes” mindset
I become a servant to everyone so that I can win
them to Christ . . . Whatever a
person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save
him.
I do this to get the Good News
to them and for the blessing I receive when I see them
come to Christ. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23 - Living
Bible)
N
Next generation commitment
Not just for the future but for right now
Jesus: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and
become like little children, you will never enter the
kingdom of heaven . . . Be careful!
Don't make the mistake of thinking that little children
are unimportant.” (Matthew 18:3, 10 - New International Version/New Century
Version)
T
Together is better
We rather than me
Since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each
other,and each of us needs
all the others. (Romans 12:5 – New Living
Translation)
You should be like one big family, full of sympathy
toward each other . . . (1 Peter 3:8 – Living Bible)
E
Excellence
It honors God and inspires people
Whatever work you do, do your best.
(Ecclesiastes 9:10 – International Children’s Bible)
Work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
(Romans 12:11 – New Living Translation)
one small letter changes everything
a “what is” mindset sees reality as it is
a “what if” mindset sees reality as it can be
Let’s Pray