Mission , Purpose and Core Values:
The BEACH Mission Statement:
To lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ as a healthy, purpose driven church.
Our Purpose Statement:
Here at BEACH we are "Purpose-driven", meaning that we will pursue the 5 Biblical purposes of Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry and Evangelism. We say it this way using a little "B-E-A-C-H" acronym:
"To bring people to Christ and help them Belong in His family, Equip them to be Christ-like followers, and train them to Assist others in ministry, and Communicate the gospel message to the world, in order to Honor God."
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Fellowship |
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Discipleship |
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Ministry |
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Evangelism |
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Worship |
BEACH Core Values:
1. Excellence honors God and inspires people.
- "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." Col. 3:23
2. Loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.
- '... I have faith to move mountains but have not love, I am nothing." 1 Corinthians 13:2 "My commandment is this: Love each others as I have loved you." John 15:12
3. Lost people matter to God, therefore, ought to matter to the church.
- "For the Son of God came to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10
4. The best environment for Christian growth is a small group.
- "They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." Acts 2: 46-47.
- "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another... . "Hebrews 10:25.
5. Every Christian is called to be a minister and live a life of service.
- "The greatest among you will be your servant." Matthew 23:11
- "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others... "1 Peter 4:10.