Mission, Vision, and Core Values

How can you know for sure if Grace Church is right for you?

You’ll find no better place to start than searching our mission, vision and core values, which drive everything we do.

Mission:
To be a prevailing church

Vision:
Helping people take their next step toward God . . .together.


We believe that:

  1. Lost people matter to God, and therefore matter to the church.

    2. (Luke 15; Luke 5:30-32; Matthew 18:14)

    This includes the concept of relational evangelism as a process.

     

  2. The church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.

    3. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

    This includes the concept of sensitively relating the gospel to our unique Vermont culture through our facility, printed materials, and use of arts.

     

  3. The pursuit of full devotion to Christ and his mission is normal for every believer.

    4. (1 Kings 11:4; Philippians 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:7)

    This includes the concepts of sanctification, discipleship, character development, inner healing and wholeness.

     

  4. The church should operate as a team of servants stewarding their spiritual gifts, passions, and talents.

    5. (1 Corinthians 12, 14; Ephesians 4; 1 Peter 4.10-11; Romans 12.3-8)

    This includes the concepts of team work, unity, servanthood, spiritual gifts and calling.

     

  5. Effective ministry flows out of loving, authentic community.

    6. (1 Corinthians 13; Nehemiah 3; Matthew 18)

    This includes the concept of the supremacy of love that is the glue for team driven ministry and healthy conflict management.

     

  6. Life change happens best in small groups.

    7. (Luke 6.12-13; Acts 2.42-47)

    This includes the concepts of authentic community, accountability and discipleship.

     

  7. Excellence honors God and inspires people.

    8. (Colossians 3.17; Malachi 1.6-14)

    This includes the concepts of evaluation, review, intensity and excellence.

     

  8. The Church should be led by mature Christ followers with leadership gifts who have embraced the mission, vision and core values of their church.

    9. (Romans 12.8; Nehemiah 1-2)

    This includes the concepts of empowerment, servant leadership, strategic focus and intentionality.

     

  9. Anointed teaching and worship is the catalyst for transformation in individuals’ lives and in the life of the church.

    10. (James 1.23-25; 2 Timothy 3.16-17; Colossians 3.16)

    This includes the concept of transformational teaching.

     

  10. Structure must submit to Spirit.

    11. (Acts 6.1-7)

    This includes the concept of flexible, prompt obedience.