THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE CHURCH OF GOD
The Church of God reformation movement exists to:
Worship the Lord
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Focus on New testament
meanings of corporate and private worship |
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Provide opportunities
for persons to worship in varying styles |
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Continue to strive
toward renewal in our understanding and practice of worship |
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Prepare clergy and
laity of all ages to lead the local church |
Reach the lost
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Practice global evangelism with the
goal of winning the world to Jesus Christ |
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Seek the lost by equipping laity for
personal evangelism and creating outreach ministries |
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Communicate the gospel throughout
the world through:
Broadcasting via radio and other
media
Commissioning missionaries at home
and abroad
Planting new churches
Revitalizing evangelism training and
materials |
Disciple Believers
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Preach, teach, and practice Biblical
Holiness |
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Provide continuing discipleship
opportunities for believers of all ages |
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Develop small group leaders with a
focus on discipleship |
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Provide discipleship materials to
guide believers into Christian maturity |
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Prepare young people for a life of
faith and service through Church of God colleges |
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Provide periodicals, curriculum, and
other materials that challenge believers to Christian growth and Biblical
Holiness |
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Equip clergy and laity to develop
discipling programs in the local church |
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Sponsor conferences and workshops
that provide spiritual enrichment and in-depth Bible study |
Equip for Ministry
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Focus on six aspects of leadership
development:
Biblical and theological foundations
Ethical and relational awareness
Leadership and organizational
principles
Enabling and equipping others for
ministry
Providing opportunities for
practical experiences
Support seminary education as an
effective means in preparation for ministry |
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Provide scholarships for persons
preparing for the pastoral ministry and entering continuing education programs |
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Provide training programs and
materials to equip laity for ministry |
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Strive to empower people of all ages
for works of service by:
Developing seminars, symposiums, and
training materials
Providing workshops to help
believers discover their spiritual giftedness
Publishing books that offer
doctrine, theology, Christian training, and inspiration |
Celebrate Unity
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Preach, teach, and practice the
oneness of the Body of Christ |
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Celebrate the unity and diversity of
the Body of Christ |
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Embrace ethnic diversity and unity
in practical and visible forms |
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Seek out dialogue and partnerships
among congregations, agencies, para-church organizations, and other church
bodies to multiply the work and effectiveness of the church |
Live out the love of Christ
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Demonstrate the tangible love of
Christ in our communities |
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Nurture, heal, and strengthen
families |
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Provide for and enable those who
need shelter, food, and medicine |
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Care for the "least of these"
(children, the poor, the imprisoned, the physically and mentally ill, the
oppressed, etc.) |
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Proclaim and practice prayer for the
divine healing |
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Seek justice in local, national, and
international communities |
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Seek to discover and minister to
current needs in our churches and communities |
To learn more about the history and beliefs of the Church of God,
visit the national
Church of God Ministries website.
      
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