Vision And Purpose - BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

VISION AND PURPOSE

What can we make the world look like?

BCC Vision Statement:

"Everyone Discipled – Everyone Transformed – Everyone On Mission"

Purpose Statement:

"Everyone glorifying the Father through being discipled in Christ and transformed
by the Spirit who sends us out on mission."

Mission Statement:

"Make disciples. Love the Lord. Love All to Christ"

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Statement Of Faith

The Christian & Missionary Alliance Churches stand upon the solid foundations of basic Christian beliefs taken from the Scriptures. We believe that the Lord, through His Word, has the authority to guide us in what is essential. Though there are many beliefs and doctrines that could be listed, the Alliance churches have chosen these as our firm beliefs. Bridge Community Church whole-heartedly embraces these Biblical and historical statements of faith.

GOD:

There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 28:19

Jesus:

Jesus Christ is the true God and the true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of Majesty on high as our great High Priest. He will come again to establish His kingdom, righteousness and peace. Philippians 2:6-11, Luke 1:36-38, I Peter 3:18, Hebrews 2:9, Romans 5:9, Acts 2:23-24, Hebrews 8:1, Matthew 26:64

Holy Spirit:

The Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to: dwell, guide, teach, empower the believer, convict the world of sin, and convince the world of His righteousness and of judgment. John 14:15-18, John 16:13, Acts 1:9, John 16:7-11

The Bible:

The Old and New Testaments, without error as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice. 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Man:

Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God: he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The portion of the unrepentant and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment; and that of the believer, in everlasting joy and bliss. Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, 1 Corinthians15:20-23, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:1-4

Salvation:

Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God. Titus 3:4-7

Sanctification:

It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sanctified wholly, being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion. 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Acts 1:8, Romans 6:1-14

Healing:

Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the Church in this present age. Matthew 8:16-17, James 5:13-16

Church:

The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations. The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-47

Future:

There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment. 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, John 5:28-29

The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is and will be personal, visible, and premillennial. This is the believer's blessed hope and is a vital truth, which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service. Hebrews 10:37, Luke 21:27, Titus 2:11-14

Core Values:

Lost people matter to God. He wants them found. Luke 19:10
Prayer is the primary work of the people of God. Phil 4:6-7
Everything we have belongs to God. We are only stewards. I Chron 29:14
Knowing and obeying God’s Word is fundamental to all true success. Josh 1:8
Completing the Great Commission will require the mobilization of every fully devoted disciple. Matt 28:1Ω
- Each person needs to be engaged in their Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and ends of the earth. Acts 1:8
- A multiethnic ministry and focus is essential for us to reach all the nations. Matt 28:19-20
- The family is the natural place for love, nurture, modeling and discipleship to take place. Eph 5:21-6:4
- Making disciples that evangelize the lost and disciple the responsive is essential for multiplication. Col 1:27-29
- Leadership development is essential to effectively minister now and to reach the next generation. II Tim 2:2
- We glorify God by going and sending our people into the world (missions) as Jesus was sent. John 17:17-21
Without the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, we can accomplish nothing. I Cor 2:4-5
Achieving God’s purposes involves taking faith-filled risks. This always involves change. Heb 11:6
Grace in relationships is essential in building each other up in love into the maturity of Christ. Eph 4:15-16,29