What We Do

WE MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS

"Doing” has to do with mission. Mission answers the question, “what do you exist to do?” Every good organization has a mission statement. They got the idea from Jesus. Jesus Christ spoke the first mission statement to his followers in Matthew 28.18-20.

[18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (ESV)

Everything we do fits into this mission. 

Draw to Christ.
[joyful worship of Christ our King]

Luke 15.1 says that sinners were drawing near to Jesus. We join in a long line of sinners who have gone before us, drawing near to Him. This is the central defining act of our mission. We want to know Jesus. He is our Savior, Lord, and leader, and through him we are adopted into God's family and filled with the Holy Spirit. We draw to Christ corporately whenever and wherever we gather, in particular on Sunday mornings as we come together to learn, celebrate, and worship Him. We draw to Christ personally through reading God’s word, prayer, service, and spiritual disciplines.

Develop in community.
[intentional connection in community]

God exists in a “community,” Father, Son, and Spirit. In that sense, He has never been alone. Jesus’ pattern for spiritual growth was in a group. He called his disciples to follow him individually but then placed them with others to follow him together. You can’t follow Jesus alone! Not only do you need others, but others need you. We develop and grow as His followers as we are connected to community. We practice this through a variety of community and growth opportunities. This would include Community Groups, smaller Bible Groups (2-4), SeasideKids, SeasideYouth, and various classes and events we offer.

Deploy to culture.
[welcoming service to others.]

Jesus himself came to those far from Him and sent his followers to represent Him in our world. Instead of running from or fighting against the culture around us, we seek to engage with others through love, service, relevant outreach, and friendship. We do this so that we can help others draw to Christ, then develop in Community, and finally return to culture to reach more people with the good news of abundant and eternal life in Jesus. All of this for the glory of God and the good of the world!