Our Mission
GO. MAKE. BAPTIZE. TEACH.
HERE AT JOURNEY CHURCH WE BELIEVE THAT OUR CALLING IS SIMPLE. JESUS TELLS US THAT WE ARE TO GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES. THIS TAKES PLACE WHEN THE CHURCH GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD TO BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS. WE WANT TO BE A CHURCH THAT REACHES THE LOST, BAPTIZES, AND TEACHES THEM TO OBEY GOD'S CALLING ON THEIR LIVES!
"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. "
MATTHEW 28:19
what we believe
VISION:
A vision statement is simply a road map of an organization's long term goals.
Our vision is for as many to hear and experience the love of Christ while raising up followers to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We believe we must make it easy for people to come to church.
How do we do this?
Make it easy for new believers to discover Christ. (Act 15:19)
Have a safe, non-judgmental environment to discover Christ.
Provide engaging and loving children's programs.
Provide safe and secure children's classrooms.
Display the love of Jesus from the street to the seats.
Provide a clean facility.
Offer opportunities to serve the kingdom and grow through service. (Romans 10:15)
Offer opportunities to fellowship often. (Acts 2:46)
Provide worship music that glorifies God.
Offer opportunities for spiritual growth through Bible studies.
Robust, transparent stewardship of finances.
BELIEFS
The world and society is ever-changing. Beliefs are an important foundation, a bedrock, so that organizations never forget who they are.
The beliefs of Journey Church will be important to someone who is wanting to be a part of our church. As such, we think they should be brief, concise, and easy to understand.
Our Beliefs:
God is the creator and ruler of the universe.
(Genesis 1:1, Psalm 90:2)
The Bible is the perfect Word of God.
(Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8)
Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
(Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16)
The Holy Spirit is present in this world to make us aware of our need for Jesus Christ.
(John 14:16, Ephesians 1:13)
Sin separates us from God.
(Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23)
Salvation is the free gift from God to man, available only through Jesus Christ.
(John 3:16, John 14:6, Titus 3:5-6)
When you die, you will spend eternity in heaven or hell.
(1 John 5:11-12, Revelations 20:15)
Baptism is an outward sign of an inner change. Baptism does not save you. We practice Baptism by immersion.
(Mark 1:9-11, Galatians 3:27-28)
Christ commanded believers to take part in communion. Our communion is open to all believers.
(Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)
Our Faith should be seen through our actions.
(James 1:22-24, Matthew 28:19)
Marriage is between a man and a woman.
(Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6)
