Vision

The Vision is what we hope will happen as the gospel of Jesus takes root and flourishes in our lives.  We believe that the gospel - God's mission to make all things new in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus - brings true and lasting renewal into all spheres of life.  As we dream and pray for God's work in our city, we see the gospel bringing renewal in the Family, in the Culture, and in the Church:

Family Renewal

Single life is valued & celebrated; Strong marriages are built; Divorce is declining.

Hurting marriages and broken families are being healed.

Strong schools with capable and compassionate teachers are provided for all the children of the city.

Child abuse, neglect, and abandonment has diminshed, and many children are being adopted.

Sex is increasingly viewed as sacred and worthy of protection.

Marketplace/Cultural Renewal

Corruption and greed are declining in both private and public sectors.

Increase in integrity, honesty and trust between landlords and tenants, management and labor, professionals and clients, merchants and customers.

Think tanks are springing up in various professions to explore how to do medicine, art, finance, law, music, journalism, etc. in line with the gospel.

Creative and corporate professionals are forming cooperative ventures to do cultural productions and establish new civic and business enterprises that will reflect the glory of God and improve the quality of life.

Social Renewal

Classes and races are attempting and experiencing reconciliation.

Minority races and marginalized classes are demonstrating an attitude of forgiveness and patience.

The "haves" and the "have-nots" are learning from one another and sharing resources.

Neighborhoods are being rebuilt and rehabilitated; neighbors are learning to respect and honor one another.

Church Renewal

Clear and powerful proclamation of the Gospel of grace is spreading through the city replacing legalism, liberalism and authoritarian cults.

Testimonies of changed lives are the talk of the town.

Unity within and between churches replaces splintering and conflicts and causes unbelievers to marvel.

Balanced outreach of word and deed is meeting the needs of the city.

Healthy new churches are being planted.