“To passionately pursue God and express His love to others.” Matthew 22:37-40
The Heart of LifeQuest Church
- We desire those professing a relationship with Christ to grow more intimate in their daily walk with Him. This is an act of worship. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living and holy sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship.” Romans 12:1
- We desire to produce a community of believers committed to taking the message of the love of Christ to those who need to hear it beyond our walls and into our world. This is an act of evangelism. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19
- We desire to promote unity within the church through unconditional love expressed to one another in authentic, nurturing relationships. This is an act of discipleship. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as we see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25
- We desire to empower each member of LifeQuest Church to be actively involved in serving others in the body of Christ and serving those outside the church by helping them discover their spiritual giftedness, heart passions, abilities, personality, and experiences. This is an act of ministry. “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
- We desire to promote within the members of LifeQuest Church a common sense of purpose and accountability to the mission, vision, and goals of the church. This is an act of fellowship.“Therefore, each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” Ephesians 4:25We desire to promote a community based on authenticity and trust.
- We desire for those who worship at LifeQuest Church to have a safe place to deal with the issues of life and to live out their salvation before the Lord. It is more important for us to be real and honest before God and one another than to put on a mask to hide our true pains and emotions. “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7b
- We desire for LifeQuest Church to embrace a culture of change in order to share the message of Jesus Christ in a relevant way to those seeking to know Him. Our values and doctrine will remain steady and in line with scriptural teaching, but our heart will embrace new methods and new ministries so that we may be an effective tool in presenting the gospel to an ever changing culture. “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.” 1 Corinthians 9:19 (The Apostle Paul)
