Vision and Values
of Lighthouse Presbyterian Church
Goal / Vision: To grow in Christ, becoming like Him.
Plan: How we will achieve our goal / vision Desired Outcome:
- Receive (His mercy) Downward Becoming / being a Christian
- Respond (in worship) Upward Worship / Quiet Time w/God
- Renew (our minds) Inward Small Group / Quiet Time w/God
- Release (His gifts) Outward Witness / Service
Values (our commitments): Desired Outcome:
Structural:
- Missional Our attitude How view us & community
- Reformed Our theology View of the Bible
- Presbyterian Our government How we govern ourselves (denomination)
Theological:
- Essentials of our faith What we believe EPC & New Wineskins
- Ethical Imperatives How we behave How we conduct ourselves
Interpersonal:
- Grace Gal. 3:1-5 vs. legalism
- Depth Col. 2:6-7 vs. width / growth in numbers
- Friendship vs. just being friendly
- Simplicity Let’s do a few things
- Excellence and do them really well
- Balance emotional / spiritual maturity
- Listening to God, each other & unchurched friends
- Caring Acts 6 major role of deacons
- Teaching Eph. 4 major role of pastors/elders
- Evaluation keep improving
How our vision / goal relates to our process for getting involved at LPC:
1. Receive Christ as Lord and Savior
2. Respond: Connect to God in worship
3. Renew: Grow in Christ in a small group
4. Release: Serve His cause in the community
Simple Process: Worship à Small Group à Community
Respond Renew Release
