MISSION STATEMENT
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek, He hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all that mourn;
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of The Lord, that he might be glorified." (Isaiah 61:1-3)
THE VISION
"Write the vision, and make it plain ... that he may run that readeth it." (Hab. 2:2)
I. What is success?
A. Success is:
1. Having a personal knowledge of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, and a
burden to share this knowledge with others.
2. Being in ministry with members who desire the same pursuit.
3. Owning our Church building.
4. Having programs in place to support ministry.
a. Kidsplay for Christ (KPC) Youth Ministries
b. Young People for Christ (YPC) Youth Ministries
c. Gates of Praise & Salvation Church (GOPS) Outreach Ministries
d. GOPS Van Ministry
e. Etc.
II. What is our role to insure success:
A. Instill integrity in members using Bible precepts.
B. Demonstrate, represent, and be a proponent of the integrity, and faith that
we teach.
C. Work proactively in ministry.
III. How can we nurture or mature members?
A. By sharing the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, life will have
meaning, purpose, and direction.
B. Encouraging adherence to Bible standards will cause members to identify
with our Lord, and therefore enable them to enter into his blessings.
C. Understanding Bible principles will equip members with what they need to
fulfill spiritual, social, and neighborly obligations according to Holy scripture.