Recently, I have shared with the church that the Deacons and Ministers have been meeting, as a committee, to understand the culture around us and seek God’s leadership for vision and our mission. Two Sundays ago, at our quarterly business meeting, I shared with the church the committee’s recommendations. Discussion was held and suggestions made. These recommendations will need to prayed over and discussed. I plan to hold a “family meeting” for our church to further discuss these recommendations and ask the church for input. Last week, I shared with you a recommended vision statement. This week, I would like to share with you a recommended mission statement. A mission statement explains the church’s reason for existence. The recommended mission statement is…
To the glory of God, Emmanuel Baptist Church exists to Preach the Word, Teach the body, and Reach the world for Christ in prayer and in practice.
The shorter memory version is Preach, Reach, Teach.
Please pray and seek God about this mission for Emmanuel.
Bro. David