Our Purpose Statement
At Lighthouse, our purpose statement is our "North Star" goal. It's not just a slogan with us; it keeps us focused. It's always the direction in which we're headed. It's the filter through which we decide how we will spend our efforts and our resources as a church.
Our Purpose is simple: "To be a Christ-centered community active in producing more and better disciples." This purpose communicates what we are to be a church but also what we are to do as a church.
What We Are to Be
What does "Christ-centered community" mean?
- It comes from "The great Commandment": "Jesus said, `Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV)
- It means that we are to love God and love each other.
- It describes people who are making God the center of their lives.
- It also describes people who are forming interdependent relationships with each other; who are truly committed to God but also, to each other.
We believe that genuine community is the environment where the purpose of the church can be accomplished.
What We Are to Do
What does "more and better disciples" mean?
- It comes from the Great Commission: 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, 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 (NIV)
- It means we're going to attract and lead people who are far from God to a relationship with Jesus Christ and also help them become a part of God's family at Lighthouse.
- It means we're going to disciple believers to maturity in Christ. That is, help them become more and more like Jesus. It means we going to equip and encourage believers to serve and minister to others.
- It means that we are going to help believers discover their part in leading others to Christ.
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