Get to Know Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values
OUR MISSION
EVERY CHURCH HAS A UNIVERSAL MISSION. Our mission as part of the Church of Jesus Christ is two-fold.
The Great Commission.
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
We are a people of purpose.
2. The Great Commandment
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:28-31
We are a people of love.
OUR VISION
EVERY CHURCH HAS A UNIQUE VISION. At River City Church our vision is three-fold:
LOVE CHRIST PASSIONATELY. LOVE PEOPLE UNCONDITIONALLY. SHARE HIS LOVE GENEROUSLY.
OUR VALUES
EVERY CHURCH NEEDS A SET OF VALUES TO UNDERGIRD THE VISION AND MISSION. At River City Church we value:
Bible Engagement - We value the Holy Scriptures as the standard for faith and daily living.
Spirit Empowerment - We value a lifestyle of worshipping Jesus Christ as expressed by serving others through the Holy Spirit’s power.
Missions participation - We are committed to evangelism around the corner and around the world through praying, giving and going with the compassion of Jesus Christ.
Multigenerational Discipleship - We value guiding people of all ages and races to grow into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
A Community of Prayer - We are committed to seeking God in prayer for His will in our lives and in His church.
A Welcoming Culture - We value creating a warm and welcoming environment where every person can feel safe and accepted in order to grow in Christ.
Authenticity - We value a community of real people seeking emotional and spiritual health through the transforming power of Jesus Christ in order to live in healthy relationships.
Excellence - We are committed to excellence and order in everything we do for the glory of Jesus Christ.
OUR DREAM AS A CHURCH
Connect (Fellowship) - We will be a church where everyone is welcomed in fellowship, every person is valued and where God’s love is expressed through life-giving relationships that include all people of all races.
Grow (Discipleship) - We will be a church where discipleship is an intentional and relational process of mentoring and developing individuals through God’s Word, who then grow as devoted followers of Jesus Christ and disciple others.
Serve (Ministry) - We will be a church where every believer is passionate to discover and exercise their spiritual gifts and abilities as an expression of God’s love and service to others.
Go (Evangelism) - We will be a church where evangelism is a Holy Spirit-empowered lifestyle of reaching others through authentic demonstration and sharing of God’s love and compassion.
Worship - We will be a church where worship is expressed through living an authentic, selfless, Christ-centered lifestyle.