"To Become a Biblically Functioning Community of Believers"
As a group, we envisioned what the church would look like years from now. The planning team knew that we wanted to attract people who did not participate in any church and move them toward becoming fully devoted followers. We also knew that we wanted our church to reflect community and all that community was intended to be. We looked to the Willow Creek Community Church for inspiration. Willow lifts up the value of a Biblically functioning community and we agreed that we wanted a similar vision. This vision allows us to see that we are more than individual followers of Jesus Christ, but that our faith relationship includes the body of Christ, which is the church. Creating a caring community is necessary for spiritual growth in the church. It fits our Core Values of Small Groups and Interdependence. Together we live out the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Leaders participating in problem solving activities at Camp Streefland in Lakeville
