Mission & Vision
Challenging each other to KNOW, LOVE, SERVE God, our families, our community, our world.
GOD
We believe that the Godhead eternally exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and that these three persons are one God.
Mark 12:29, Deuteronomy 6:4,
II Corinthians 13:14, John 1:1-4,
Acts 5:3,4, Hebrews 1:1-3, I John 5:7
II Corinthians 13:14, John 1:1-4,
Acts 5:3,4, Hebrews 1:1-3, I John 5:7
Jesus
We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.
His virgin birth.
Luke 1:26-33, John 1:1-5, Philippians 2:6-8, John 1:14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 1:1-3
His substitutionary atonement.
Romans 5:9, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, I Peter 1:19, Revelation 1:5, Hebrews 2:9, John 3:1-18, I Peter 2:24, I Corinthians 15:3, Isaiah 53
His physical resurrection.
I Corinthians 15:3-23, John 20, Psalms 167:10,11, Acts 2:22-36
His bodily ascension to the Father.
Acts 1:9-11, Hebrews 9:24, Acts 7:55,56, John 20:17, Hebrews 8:11
His personal return for the church (the rapture).
John 14:3, I Thessalonians 4:13-18, Titus 2:13, I Corinthians 15:22,23,51 and 52
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the person of the Holy Spirit; and in His work of conviction of sin and regenerating; His indwelling the believer to give victory over sin and to give power in service.
John 14:16,17,26, John 16:7-11, Romans 8:8-16, Titus 3:5, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:18, I Corinthians 6:19,20
The Bible
We believe the Bible in its original languages is the plenary, verbal, inspired Word of God and is both authoritative and infallible.
II Timothy 3:15-17, II Peter 1:19-21
Sin
We believe in the universality and exceeding sinfulness of sin.
Romans 7:13, Romans 3:10-23, Romans 6:23
Regeneration
We believe in the New Birth by the Spirit of God, whereby we are made the children and heirs of God.
John 3:3-16, John 1:11-13, Titus 3:5-7, Romans 8:16,17, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31
Fruitful Life
We believe the Bible teaches a separated life for the Christian.
Romans 12:1,2, II Corinthians 6:17, I Corinthians 8:13, Hebrews 12:2, II Timothy 2:19, Ephesians 4-6
Eternity
We believe in the eternal salvation of the regenerate and in the eternal condemnation of the unregenerate.
John 1:27-29, Romans 14:12, I John 5:18, Romans 8:37-39, Revelation 22:1-5, I Thessalonians 4:17, Matthew 25:46, II Thessalonians 1:7-9, Revelation 20:10-15
Satan
We believe in the personality and reality of Satan.
Matthew 13:39, Matthew 4:1-11, Ephesians 6:11, John 13:2, John 8:44, Acts 5:3, Revelation 12:9,10, I Peter 5:8, Revelation 20:1-4, Luke 10:18, Genesis Chapter 3
Core Values
Equipping
By making disciples and training leaders, under the authority of God’s Word, we are joining God as He empowers, purifies, and preserves His Church.
Engaging
By mobilizing each other through opportunities, within a supportive, community-rich environment, to heal, grow, serve, and live out our faith,
we are joining God as He uses His Church.
we are joining God as He uses His Church.
Expanding
By our missional living, evangelizing locally and globally,
we are joining God as He adds to His Church.
We are involved in both long and short-term missions around the globe. Each year, teams are sent with the purpose of evangelism and supporting local churches in countries such as Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Mexico.
Some are also called from JCC to live their lives in full-time cross-cultural ministry. Among those sent are missionaries living in Russia, Turkey, Asia, Mexico and the Ukraine.
We actively support individuals and families on the foreign mission field, as well as those from our congregation who participate in short-term missions opportunities. Our support includes prayer, funding, and helping with the physical needs involved in missions.
Some are also called from JCC to live their lives in full-time cross-cultural ministry. Among those sent are missionaries living in Russia, Turkey, Asia, Mexico and the Ukraine.
We actively support individuals and families on the foreign mission field, as well as those from our congregation who participate in short-term missions opportunities. Our support includes prayer, funding, and helping with the physical needs involved in missions.