Our Vision
We recognize the vision that God has given us for Life Christian Fellowship to be divinely inspired, Scripturally ensampled, foundationally grounded, and progressively revealed. Having seen into the heavenlies, that portion of ministry reserved specifically for us, we will:
God's Word teaches that life is comprised to some degree of identifiable parts, yet ultimately amounting to much more than the sum of those parts. Therefore success in life must be understood as holistic.
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This "holistic" view simply means that real success encompasses all components and aspects of life. While each part of life may be seen as separate and identifiable, each part is interdependent on, touching, intertwined with, and inseparable from each other part of life. We believe that "success" is holistic because life is. Further, as life unfolds progressively, like any journey, any measure of success in life is dynamic—experienced “as you go”, rather than by “where you got.” Our vision, purpose and commitment as a local fellowship of believers is really quite simple. We are Now... before you label us "Prosperity Preachers", take a moment to read our definition of success. This definition is critically important, and you won't find anything about "money" anywhere in it! You saw this definition first as you entered this website, and you'll see it at the top of this and every page. Success is:
Further, our service to our King and His people requires the following two governing principles in everything that we would speak, teach or impart. · We are to show people the Truth and relevance of God’s Word[8] in their lives,[9] and how to use it to navigate today’s circumstances and situations.[10] · We are to give people what they need, not what they want.[11] As we become successful individually, we will become successful corporately. As we become successful corporately, the Kingdom of God will advance, and we, as its subjects, will bear mature fruit that remains while apprehending the "full life" provided for us by our Lord and Savior. [1] John 6:28-29; 14:6 [2] Psalm 71:5-6; 139:13-16; Ephesians 1:3-6; 2:10; John 9:4; 10:27; 14:12; James 2:18-22; 1 John 4:7-11 [3] Hebrews 6:1-3; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 [4] Psalm 71:5-6; 139:13-16; Ephesians 1:3-6 [5] Matthew 13:3-23 [6] John 10:10b
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We're about the passionate pursuit of God! |
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Relationship |
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Religion, |
People |
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Program, |
Caring |
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Control, |
Nourishing |
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Numbers, |
Intimacy |
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Image, |
Discipling |
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Debating, |
Process |
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Performance, |
The trustworthiness of the Lord |
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The traditions of men, |
Mentoring |
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Managing, |
Fathers |
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Pharisees |
Commitment |
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Compromise, |
Liberty |
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Legalism |
The Body of Christ |
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The building they meet in. |
