What is a mission statement?

It is "a definition of key ministry objectives of the church."

- George Barna

2 Key Passages:

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen."

- Matthew 28:19-20

"To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen."

- Ephesians 3:21

Whitefield's Mission Statement

The Jesus-mandated mission of the Church is to reach people with the transforming hope of forgiveness in Christ, helping them mature in their faith as they fulfill their reason for creation, which is to glorify God.