MISSION
The mission of our church seeks to answer the question, “Why do we exist?”
“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.” Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20
We’ve condensed Jesus’ instruction into the following mission statement:
In Alliston as it is in heaven.
VISION
We are convinced that we will see our mission accomplished by:
Following the way of Jesus for the renewal of our town.
VALUES
Essential core beliefs and Biblical convictions about what is good, desirable and worthwhile; motivating meaningful and purposeful action. These values are informed by both our mission and vision.
The Gospel is the good news that God our Father, the Creator, out of His undying love for us, has come to rescue us from sin, Satan and death, and to renew all things, in and through the work of Jesus Christ on our behalf, to establish His kingdom, in and through His people, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 4:18-21; John 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Romans 6:11,14,18, 23; Colossians 2:15; Ephesians 2:1-10; 1 Peter 2:9-10
Identity is expressed uniquely as we are rooted in belonging to the Father, becoming our true selves in Christ and believing that this is only possible through the ongoing empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 43:1; Ephesians 1:3-11; Romans 8:14-17; Ephesians 4:21-24; Genesis 1:26-28; 2 Corinthians 5:17
Community is a group of uniquely gifted people who are bound together in the love of the Father, learning to become like Jesus in the Power of the Holy Spirit, and through covenant relationship determined to partner with God in the renewal of all things.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Acts 2:42-47; John 15:1-17; Philippians 2:1-4; John 17:20-23; 1 Peter 2:10
Renewal is the advancement, refreshing and release of justice, beauty and evangelism in all of creation. It is resuming our original purpose to partner with God completely to see His presence fill all the earth.
Isaiah 65:17-25; Revelation 21:1-8; Numbers 14:21; Habakkuk 2:14; Ephesians 2:1-10, 4:10; Luke 4:18-19; Psalm 146:7-8; Jeremiah 22:3; Proverbs 31:8-9