1. Vision, mission, & goals

2. VISION  Vision: A mental picture of a preferable future (Gen. 13:14-18; 15:5-6. Jer. 29:11). God’s vision is unchanging (James 1:17); we understand it’s fine details as we mature spiritually; and it often outlives us Vision is received as we wait on the LORD and desire His Will as opposed to our ambitions (Hab. 2:1-3) God’s Vision for this Church: A body of Genuine Disciples who are the express image of Jesus Christ (Gal. 4:19, Heb. 1:3)

3. mission  Defines our purpose of existence; what we do or live for  Serves as a filter from distractions; ratifying what we do, how, and why. Satan’s intent is to distract us from what we ought to be doing; to focus us on the world rather than on what really matters (Matt. 4:8-9, Prov. 11:28 (MSG)) Our Mission in this Church: Evangelizing the world; teaching the converts to observe all that Christ taught; so that Christ is formed in them (Matt. 28:18-20)

4. goal  A desired END within a specified time frame  A GOAL must be stated in a SMART way S = Specific M = Measurable A = Attainable R = Realistic T = Time-bound  Objectives/Strategies: The sequence of measurable steps to be taken to accomplish a goal

5. Examples of goals Spiritual Goal All Church members should be filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in new tongues by Dec. 31 st, 2016 Ministry Goal The Church should have carried out at least 10 evangelistic outreaches by Dec. 31 st, 2016 in the form of door to door evangelism, visitation to recreational sites, and participation in a UND event to help advertise the Church Financial Goal The Church account should contain at least $10000 in savings /checking by Dec. 31 st, 2016

6. Examples of goals Recreational Goal The Church should have held at least a barbecue or picnic by Dec. 31 st, 2016 Social Goal Each Church member should be connected to at least one other member through a discipleship relationship or as a prayer partner by Dec. 31 st, 2016 Material Goal The Church should have purchased additional musical instruments (at least two guitars, and a piano or organ), at least 10 Bibles, and a basket for communion items by Dec. 31 st, 2016

7. Examples of goals Educational Goal Through discipleship endeavors, every student in the Church should strive for academic excellence (this should be reflected in their grades) by Dec. 31 st, 2016 Cultural Goal The Church should have a membership of at least fifty and these should come from at least three different cultures (e.g. African, Caucasian, and Asian) by Dec. 31 st, 2016 Family Goal Every marriage in the Church should be stable and the Church should have held at least one marriage seminar by Dec. 31 st, 2016

8. Go and set your goals for 2016