LAUNCH: Who We Are

LAUNCH: who we are

VISION AND CORE VALUES OF EVANGEL

Great Commandment: Matthew 22:36-40

Great Commission: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8

Evangel’s Vision:

Love God – Matthew 22:37

Love One Another – Matthew 22:38

Serve the World – Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8

Two questions to ask about specific beliefs and values:

1 – What could we do that, if done consistently, would provide the greatest potential for our success?

2 – What could we do that would guarantee we never see our vision materialize?

LOVE GOD

• We will have a balanced approach to ministry. (CV)

• is the catalyst for all great things. (CV)

• The Gospel Message is relevant for today’s culture and its application will lead to . (CV)

Acts 2:21; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

• is a process. (CV)

2 Peter 3:9

• Spiritual is not an option. (CV)

Matthew 6:21; 1 Thessalonians 2:8

• Excellence, timeliness, and honor God and inspire people. (Pentecostal church – still prepared!) (CV)

Ephesians 2:10

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

Mark 12:31

• Because people and matter to God, we value relationships with people. (CV)

John 17:20-23

10 Rules of Communication:

1 – If you have a problem with the pastor, staff, or leadership, please go to that individual privately.

2 – If they have a problem with you, they will go to you privately.

3 – If someone has a problem with the pastor/leadership and comes to you, send them to the pastor/leadership. They will do the same for you.

4 – If someone consistently will not come to the pastor/leadership, say, “Let’s go together. I am sure he/she will see us about this.”

5 – If you say to the pastor, the staff, or the leadership, “People are talking.” We will ask “Who?” We would ask you to do the same to others.

6 – If it is confidential, do not tell others. We will not tell other people unless (a) the person is going to harm himself/herself, (b) the person is going to physically harm someone else, (c) a child has been physically or sexually abused. We expect the same from you.

7 – We will not read or be swayed by unsigned letters. If you send a signed letter or note, don’t be surprised if one of us asks you to come and talk about it.

8 – We will not manipulate people; we don’t want to be manipulated by others; don’t let others manipulate you.

9 – Always feel free to ask any questions you may have.

10 – Be careful of misinterpretations.

Philippians 1:27

SERVE THE WORLD

Acts 1:8

• God has each person to be an active part of the ministries of our church. (Everyone has a part to play.) (CV)

1 Corinthians 12:7,11

• to problems will be our focus, not the problems themselves. (CV)

Hebrews 10:32,39

• Our best days are ahead of us! (CV)

2 Samuel 7:18-19