(1)Elevate the Messiah, (2)Evangelize the sinner, (3)Equip the Saints and (4)Empower the masses
Proverbs
29:18: “Where there is no
vision, the people perish:
but he that keepeth the law,
happy is he.”
The vision statement of Mt. Zion
MB Church Clarksville is
intended to be a clear,
compelling picture of what our
church and its ministries can be
and must be in the future in
order for our church to carry
out God’s Great Commission,
which is connecting people to
Christ and equipping believers
for spiritual maturity. Our
prayers and dreams are rooted in
the belief that we are to put
God first and love our
neighbors. Luke 10:27 “And he
answering said, Thou shalt
love the Lord thy
God with all thy
heart, and with all thy
soul, and with all thy
strength, and with all thy
mind; and thy neighbour
as thyself.”
We envision a debt free, and/or income producing worship center seating thousands that offers multiple, creative and inspiring styles of authentic worship for families of all ages, ethnic and special needs groups. The multiple styles of worship are freely accepted and practiced; where unity is protected and encouraged but uniformity is not required. We envision worship that is joyful, reverent and creative; where music and media is Christ-honoring and relevant to all generations. The worship center will be up-to-date, beautiful and aesthetically pleasing with state-of-the-art technology. We envision the worship center and other satellite locations a place where God is living and active, where the hurting, depressed, the frustrated and confused can find salvation, love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance, and encouragement. II Samuel 7:5: “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in?”
We envision
our church a safe place where we
accept one another and are
accepted, love and are loved,
encourage and are encouraged,
forgive and are forgiven, serve
and are served; where
friendships are made and
relationships formed that last
an eternity. We envision a
church where its members
intentionally cultivate intimate
friendships; where unity abounds
and help one another to overcome
all the obstacles of the world.
Fellowship will be encouraged
and developed corporately, in
small groups and individually,
modeled after the early church
as described in Acts 2: 42:
“And
they continued stedfastly in the
apostles' doctrine and
fellowship, and in breaking of
bread, and in prayers.”
We envision a church where the
salvation of souls is the norm
and, not the exception; where
all members are taught different
methods of evangelism and given
the freedom to choose their
personal way to share Jesus with
all age, cultures and ethnic
groups. We believe
evangelism should be promoted,
encouraged and expected of
staff, leaders and teachers who
faithfully enlist all members to
become involved in witnessing
and leading others to salvation
through repentance of sin and
faith in Jesus Christ. Mark
16:15: “And he said unto
them, Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every
creature.”
We envision
fostering new church starts,
commissioning new missionaries
and ordaining new ministers as
God calls them into His service.
We will reach our community,
region and world through
outreach and involvement.
We envision as a result of
intensive missions education,
supporting and sending people on
domestic mission trips and
international mission trips.
We envision a ministry
building for those in need that
will include a food pantry,
clothing shop, and household
items for those in need.
We envision a ministry that
provides counseling/education by
trained personnel. Matt.
9:35-38: Jesus went through
all the towns and villages,
teaching in their synagogues,
proclaiming the good news of the
kingdom and healing every
disease and sickness. 36
When he saw the crowds, he had
compassion on them, because they
were harassed and helpless, like
sheep without a shepherd.
37 Then he said to his
disciples, “The harvest is
plentiful but the workers are
few. 38 Ask the Lord
of the harvest, therefore, to
send out workers into his
harvest field.”
We envision a
Church that places a high
priority on those that Jesus
held in high regard: Strangers,
Orphans, widows and the
imprisoned. We will support them
Spiritual through the preaching
of the word, as well as provide
for them food, shelter and
clothing. Matthew 25: 35-36; 40:
For I was an hungred, and ye
gave me meat: I was thirsty, and
ye gave me drink: I was a
stranger, and ye took me in:
36Naked, and ye clothed me: I
was sick, and ye visited me: I
was in prison, and ye came unto
me.
40And the King shall answer and
say unto them, Verily I say unto
you, Inasmuch as ye have done it
unto one of the least of these
my brethren, ye have done it
unto me.
We envision that each church member will be in a Bible study class or group taught by trained teachers. We believe that the Bible is the inspired, living and active word of God, which is without error and the sole authority for life and faith. We believe in a church that constantly asks, “What does the Bible say”? II Tim 3: 16: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” Creative, culture relevant teaching will be the norm and as a result each adult and youth will be involved in improved loving lifestyles. John 13:35: “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” All members will be encouraged to grow and mature into fully functioning followers of Christ. Through doctrinally-sound, systematic and cohesive programs of varying methods involved learners of all ages will be developed. Everyone will regularly read the Bible to seek God’s wisdom and will. Parents and children will be provided the opportunity to learn the same Biblical content so that parental involvement is taught and encouraged at home.
We envision that prayer will always be our first resort instead of our last plea. We believe prayer is our privilege from God, not a burden. We believe every believer has full access to Christ and will seek to pray corporately and individually as the foundation for all we do and for every initiative we take. We envision many active small prayer groups meeting on/off site in order that the Holy Spirit increasingly be felt in homes, thereby continuing out into businesses, education and politics. We envision a prayer room that is manned around the clock taking prayer requests from all forms of communication. Mark 11:17: “And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.” We envision deliverance prayer that will liberate the masses from under the power of evil spirits, generational curses, negative self curses and self-limiting beliefs.
We envision a
church where everyone serves and
everyone is served. Each
member is encouraged to discover
their spiritual gifts and have a
desire to serve joyfully by
reaching outside themselves to
build up God’s Kingdom. We
envision people serving God in
diverse ways with mutual love,
encouragement, respect and
unity; where past traditions
form the foundations for new
innovations. We envision
hundreds of men and women, youth
as well as adults, being
effectively trained and equipped
to serve Christ within or
outside our church; where people
find real help, experience real
change and discover real
answers. Acts 2:17: “And it
shall come to pass in the last
days, saith God, I will pour out
of my Spirit upon all flesh: and
your sons and your daughters
shall prophesy, and your young
men shall see visions, and your
old men shall dream dreams”
We envision a
church where each member with
spiritual gifts of leading and
organizing will be developed,
challenged and prepared for
lives of service.
Educational classes will be
offered, mentoring relationships
developed and training provided
for God called leadership roles.
Those in leadership will be
respected because of their deep
commitment to serving Christ.
We envision a church where
members understand there are
varying degrees of leadership;
based on Biblical principles
that can be utilized to serve
Christ. We envision
additional staff meeting the
needs of our church ministries.
Eph.4: 11-12: And he gave
some, apostles; and some,
prophets; and some, evangelists;
and some, pastors and teachers;
12For
the perfecting of the saints,
for the work of the ministry,
for the edifying of the body of
Christ:
We envision a church that
promotes financial empowerment
and entrepreneurship. We will
teach the importance of home
ownership, debt elimination
techniques, credit repair, asset
accumulation and wealth
generation. We envision a church
that leads its members from
being employed to being
empowered. Deut 28:2; 12:
2And all these blessings shall
come on thee, and overtake thee,
if thou shalt hearken unto the
voice of the LORD thy God.
12The
LORD shall open unto thee his
good treasure, the heaven to
give the rain unto thy land in
his season, and to bless all the
work of thine hand: and thou
shalt lend unto many nations,
and thou shalt not borrow.
We envision a church that promotes healing, health and wellness. 3 John 2: “2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. ”We are a church that believes Jesus wants you well, and took all our sicknesses into his body, and killed it. Exodus 23:25: “Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you” Matthew 4:23: Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
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The vision statement of Mt. Zion MB Church Clarksville is intended to be a clear, compelling picture of what our church and its ministries can be and must be in the future in order for our church to carry out God’s Great Commission, which is connecting people to Christ and equipping believers for spiritual maturity. Our prayers and dreams are rooted in the belief that we are to put God first and love our neighbors. “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20)
We envision that each church member will be in a Bible study class or group taught by trained teachers. We believe that the Bible is the inspired, living and active word of God, which is without error and the sole authority for life and faith. We believe in a church that constantly asks, “What does the Bible say”? Creative, culture relevant teaching will be the norm and as a result each adult and youth will be involved in improved loving lifestyles. All members will be encouraged to grow and mature into fully functioning followers of Christ. Through doctrinally-sound, systematic and cohesive programs of varying methods involved learners of all ages will be developed. Everyone will regularly read the Bible to seek God’s wisdom and will. Parents and children will be provided the opportunity to learn the same Biblical content so that parental involvement is taught and encouraged at home. There will be attractive facilities for children, youth and senior adults where excellence and creativity are immediately noticed.
We envision a church where the salvation of souls is the norm and, not the exception; where all members are taught different methods of evangelism and given the freedom to choose their personal way to share Jesus with all age, cultures and ethnic groups. We believe evangelism should be promoted, encouraged and expected of staff, leaders and teachers who faithfully enlist all members to become involved in witnessing and leading others to salvation through repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ.
We envision a worship center seating thousands that offers multiple, creative and inspiring styles of authentic worship for families of all ages, ethnic and special needs groups. The multiple styles of worship are freely accepted and practiced; where unity is protected and encouraged but uniformity is not required. We envision worship that is joyful, reverent and creative; where music and media is Christ-honoring and relevant to all generations. The worship center will be up-to-date, beautiful and aesthetically pleasing with state-of-the-art technology. We envision the worship center and other satellite locations a place where God is living and active, where the hurting, depressed, the frustrated and confused can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance, and encouragement.
We envision that prayer will always be our first resort instead of our last plea. We believe prayer is our privilege from God, not a burden. We believe every believer has full access to Christ and will seek to pray corporately and individually as the foundation for all we do and for every initiative we take. We envision many active small prayer groups meeting on/off site in order that the Holy Spirit increasingly be felt in homes, thereby continuing out into businesses, education and politics. We envision a prayer room that is manned around the clock taking prayer requests from all forms of communication.
We envision our church a safe place where we accept one another and are accepted, love and are loved, encourage and are encouraged, forgive and are forgiven, serve and are served; where friendships are made and relationships formed that last an eternity. We envision a church where its members intentionally cultivate intimate friendships; where unity abounds and help one another to overcome all the obstacles of the world. Fellowship will be encouraged and developed corporately, in small groups and individually, modeled after the early church as described in Acts 2.
We envision a church where everyone serves and everyone is served. Each member is encouraged to discover their spiritual gifts and have a desire to serve joyfully by reaching outside themselves to build up God’s Kingdom. We envision people serving God in diverse ways with mutual love, encouragement, respect and unity; where past traditions form the foundations for new innovations. We envision hundreds of men and women, youth as well adults, being effectively trained and equipped to serve Christ within or outside our church; where people find real help, experience real change and discover real answers.
We envision fostering new church starts, commissioning new missionaries and ordaining new ministers as God calls them into His service. We will reach our community, region and world through outreach and involvement. We envision as a result of intensive missions education, supporting and sending people on domestic mission trips and international mission trips. We envision a ministry building for those in need that will include a food pantry, clothing shop, and household items for those in need. We envision a ministry that provides counseling/education by trained personnel.
We envision a church where each member with spiritual gifts of leading and organizing will be developed, challenged and prepared for lives of service. Educational classes will be offered, mentoring relationships developed and training provided for God called leadership roles. Those in leadership will be respected because of their deep commitment to serving Christ. We envision a church where members understand there are varying degrees of leadership; based on Biblical principles that can be utilized to serve Christ. We envision additional staff meeting the needs of our church ministries.
We envisions a church that promotes financial empowerment and entrepreneurship. We will teach the importance of home ownership, credit repair, asset accumulation and wealth generation. We envision a church that leads its members from being employed to being empowered.
We envision a church that promotes healing, health and wellness.
