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SIMPLE CHURCH CHAPTER 2

What does Connection Hill Mean to You?

Connection Hill Connection Hill is Connected to Christ and Community

Pastor What is your desire for Connection Hill ? Growing and making a difference in the community. Visible & has vitality

Pastor What is God calling us to do? Be a beacon light in the community/ Matthew 5:14-16

14 l“[You] are the light of the world 14 l“[You] are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put [it] under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let [your] light shine before others, so that they may see [your] good works and give glory to [your] Father who is in heaven.

Pastor How is the church set up to make this happen? Ministries

People What is the focus of our church?

People How do we structure our church to make disciples?

People How do we set up our ministry programs to move people to spiritual transformation?

Process Mover/ innovative/influencing/ inspired Ministry/ involved Member/interested Ministry/ involved Mover/ innovative/influencing/ inspired

Connection Hill Vision Statement Our Vision Connection Hill desires to see each congregant as Christ-Centered, Community focused, and connected spiritually.

Connected Spiritually What we look like Christ Centered Community Focused CHC Connected Spiritually

Connection Hill Mission Statement Through continued Christian education, diverse worship opportunities, community and social service, we will equip God’s disciples to proclaim, preserve and present the word of God to his congregants and the local community.

How we get there CHC MISSION Christian Education/Diverse Worship Community and Social Services Christian Education/Diverse Worship

Name Programs & Ministries

Connected to Christ & Community How do we line up? Connected to Christ & Community