Statement of Mission
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To fulfil this purpose, we as a church must: |
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Present to the world a clear, consistent, collective witness
unto Christ. |
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By faithfully maintaining regular public services of worship
that honour and glorify our Triune God and are characteristically
Christ-centered. |
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By vigorously ordering all church activities to ensure that Christ is
honoured thereby. |
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By prayerfully avoiding all association and practices that could
compromise our witness unto Christ. |
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By encouraging members and adherents to evidence practical
godliness in our daily lives. |
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By demonstrating visibly Christ-like love for one another. |
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Pursue the task of evangelizing the lost. |
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By ensuring that an evangelistic thrust is maintained in our preaching
and teaching ministries. |
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By vigorously maintaining an outreach program with a balanced emphasis
in local, provincial, national, and international efforts. |
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By encouraging individual involvement of all members and
adherents in personal and collective efforts to seek the salvation
of the lost. |
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Promote the spiritual development of each member and adherent
who confesses Christ as Saviour and Lord. |
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By promoting involvement of all members and adherents in regular,
systematic, and meaningful study of the Word of God. |
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By encouraging personal and family devotions and meditation in the
Word of God. |
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By encouraging increasing dependence upon Christ through fostering
participation of all members and adherents in both public and private
prayer. |
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By encouraging participation of members and adherents in available
opportunities suited to promote spiritual and leadership
development. |
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By fostering closer fellowship and communion with God and one
another. |
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