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Our mission is to bring hope to the world by glorifying God through:
To better perform our mission, CABC will pursue 4 fresh initiatives over the next 24 months.
These initiatives will guide us in
Fresh Initiative #1 - Personal and corporate prayer
Fresh Initiative #3 - Relationships
Fresh Initiative #4 - Engaging the Spiritually Lost and Making Christ Known
What Are We Committed To?
In dependence of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, we aspire to be a church family marked by these commitments:
A Life of Worship Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. We aim to be God-focused. We value putting God at the center of all that we do. We put His glory and honor first, asking in every decision, "Will this bring the greatest glory and praise to God?"
The Bible’s Authority Deuteronomy 32:46 Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you — they are your life. We believe that, as the church in the world, we are responsible for the declaration of the truth. The Bible is our life, and we want it to be the dominating influence in our church family and in our every day lives.
The Power of Prayer Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. We are in a spiritual battle, as warriors, to further the Kingdom of God against the kingdom of darkness; everything we do must proceed out of prayer. Prayer is the ultimate weapon in our struggle.
Life-Changing Relationships Ecclesiastes 4:12 A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. We seek to display Jesus’ love and care to each person who comes to CABC. We desire that each person have a sense of belonging to our family. We aim to live in committed authentic relationships together showing love, care, and concern throughout the week as we share our lives with each other. We engage in regular participation with a group of other CABCers in some kind of small group experience. Small groups afford our best opportunity to carry out the many "one another" commands of the New Testament. We value healthy relationships that are free from gossip and pettiness.
A Love of Unity in Diversity Romans 12:4-5 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. All believers in Jesus Christ are united to each other, not only in common humanity in the image of God, but even more, as brothers and sisters in Christ and members of the same body. We are equal in Christ. He is our peace! There is spiritual equality in Christ. Ideally, members of the church are a mix of ages, ethnic groups, and classes. There is only one true solution to demographic division, and it is Jesus Christ. We are first and foremost Christians! Our only real identity is in Jesus Christ because He lifts us above our differences and draws us to Himself. That is the strength of unity. And once He has made us one, our diversity enriches us and gives us a powerful testimony to a watching world. We are committed to live like what we are - a new community centered on the cross of Christ.
Reaching the Nations Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Our church does not simply exist for herself, but to reach a world that so desperately needs Christ. Through sharing our faith with others, praying, giving, and going, we seek to impact our local, regional, and global culture with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are on a journey of following Jesus Christ, and we invite others to join us. We desire to do this by intentionally building relationships with people and inviting them to respond to Jesus Christ. Locally, we value reaching and welcoming the people of our community, especially the internationals among them.
Serving Others 1 Peter 4:10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. Every Christian has unique talents, abilities, and spiritual gifts and is vital to the proper functioning of the church. There are no spares or extras. We value an atmosphere in which our overseers and staff equip us for ministry, with each person being encouraged to attempt great things for God and expect great things from God as He develops the gifts He gives to each believer.
Joyful Generosity 1 Timothy 6:18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. We see ourselves, first and foremost, as receivers — grateful, joyful recipients of Christ’s grace. In response to Christ’s grace, we desire to be generous with our resources.
Compassion for Those in Need James 2:17...faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. We serve a God who cares deeply about the injustice, abuse, hurts, and pain in the world. Justice is central to the very nature of our God, and He has chosen to allow His people to be His voice for justice on the earth. Some are called to proclaim His justice through legal advocacy, some by caring for the suffering, some by teaching, and still others by prayer. We will develop and participate in strategies for expressing the love and compassion of Christ through a more intentionally welcoming atmosphere in our church and personal involvement in providing for the poor, oppressed, hurt, and wounded.
Personal Purity 1 Timothy 4:7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. We will aggressively, ruthlessly, and honestly pursue purity in our personal lives. |