It has been said that it is good business practice and good church practice to have a mission statement. Additionally, it’s important that everything that a church or business does points back to that mission. Resource allocation, programs, etc. If it doesn’t line up with the mission it shouldn’t be done. Does that make sense?

Most church mission statements are a rendition of the great commandment and the great commission. One of the more common ones is as follows:

Our mission at "Our Church" is summarized in a single statement: “To lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ.”

It’s simple, it’s great.. But as we  dream about this future church called Journey  I’d be very interested in having something unique and creative yet simple. It should still be one line and should be simple enough for everyone to be able to remember and repeat. Ideally it would have some journey like language while encompassing aspects of the great commission/commandment.

So – heres the deal – submit your "Mission Statement". We will pray over and end up picking one. The winner will get a copy of Charles Stanley’s book, "So you want to be like Christ" as well as a $25 gift card.

Here is some additional language we have been working on in draft form that might serve as inspiration for the mission:

This is accomplished in two primary ways:

1.    The worship experiences are designed specifically to reach the unchurched and minister to believers. The music is contemporary. The messages are relevant.  There is a ministry wide quest to be Biblically balanced yet radically innovative. Additionally, children are a top priority, so there are engaging programs just for them during the worship experiences.
o    Luke 19:10: "For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost." NRSV
o    1 Corinthians 9:22b "I try to find common ground with everyone so that I might bring them to Christ. I do all this to spread the Good News, and in doing so, I enjoy its blessings." NLT

2.    Journey Groups are the heartbeat of Journey Church. They are where real relationships take place and people of all generations, cultures, and backgrounds gather together. These small groups and serve teams meet in homes or gather to serve during worship services or to impact their community.  Journey groups are a great way to get closer to God, care for one another, and meet new people.
o    Matthew 20:28 "For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many."