Christ the King Lutheran Church

Christ the King Lutheran Church Ministry Vision

Our Mission

Christ the King Lutheran Church exists to develop committed Christians. We exist to help people come to KNOW Christ, GROW in Christ, SERVE Christ and to SHARE Christ.

Vision

At Christ the King, we strive to be a church that changes hearts and lives by building healthy relationships with God, with each other and our community.

To accomplish this vision, Christ the King will become a center where every Christian can grow in faith and be equipped for service. God will accomplish this in our midst through:

 Christ-centered, inspired WORSHIP

 Alive, growing DISCIPLESHIP

 Relational, intentional EVANGELISM

 Vibrant, supportive CARE & FELLOWSHIP

As Christ’s disciples, we set aside time for preaching and His Word. By honoring the Sabbath we receive it as a gift. The emphasis of witness, mercy and life together gives form and shape on how we live and act as Christ’s disciples, the Church. Christ has named us brothers and sisters. He has placed us into families, into communities. We rejoice in a life together with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

As Christians, our witness flows naturally from the faith our Lord works in us, that which He molds and shapes for service to Him and our neighbor and community.

May 16, 2014 Page 1 Vision Summary Statement

We envision:

 We are committed to doing God’s will in all we do, maintaining a high level of integrity and always seeking better ways to accomplish our mission vision  Church growth by Christ’s authority, at Christ’s initiative, through the hearing of the Word, and administration of the sacraments by the power of the Holy Spirit  Christian education and spiritual growth of all of the disciples at Christ the King is a high priority of our ministry

 That members will be encouraged to learn whole life stewardship and participation in the work of God’s kingdom

 A ministry that witnesses to the Biblical Faith and aids our members to give witness in their daily relationships

 A family of believers that encourages an intentional ministry for every age group

 King’s Academy serving as a ministry that provides Christ centered education for our members and the community at large

 Christian leadership will be fostered, managed and evaluated for success

 A ministry that prayerfully evaluates its various ministry areas and grows as God leads

Vision Objectives

These Vision Objectives are set forth through worship, discipleship, evangelism and care and fellowship with Lutheran worship, liturgy, hymns and songs based on scripture.

The following describes His church and what He wants His disciples to plant, care for and harvest through Word, Sacrament and discipleship at Christ the King.

Worship - Ministry of the Pastoral Office ( KNOW/ GROW )

 We gather together as a family to receive God’s gifts and offer prayers and praise in keeping with our faith  The Word is the source of everything which occurs, from Invocation to Benediction  The Sacraments are administered, remembered, and celebrated  The preaching is a clear proclamation of Law and Gospel and its application to the everyday life of believers. The people of God are encouraged, challenged, comforted and motivated by the sermons

May 16, 2014 Page 2  Hymns and songs are based on Scripture and focus on Christ’s work for us  We are led in prayers which focus on the needs of the Church at large, , , our members, our community and the world  We are sent forth in our homes, our jobs, our community and our world to be God’s witnesses. We provide for a worship environment that is accessible, welcoming, and reverent for our members and guests

Discipleship – Primary Ministry ( KNOW/GROW/SERVE )  We actively facilitate the assimilation of members into volunteer ministry and discipleship  We develop a volunteer ministry that engages disciples, provides opportunities, and celebrates completion of service  We employ leadership development processes that direct, manage, and supervise as well as set goals and measure success. We implement a directed, intentional, flexible organization that is Christ orientated and equipped by and reflective of the Word  We Implement stewardship growth and commitment to a process, programs emphasis and initiative to responsively and joyously manage the resources entrusted by God  We sustain a parochial school education for members and the community that is Gospel driven, Respectful and Responsible, having Academic excellence, Christ centered and Engaging students (GRACE)  Our parish education ministry provides an exciting “sense of discovery in learning” and our parish ministry is established with programs for youth, family, adult and senior ministries  We utilize a Sunday school curriculum that is enriching, targeted, and engages the whole family  We initiate member ministry development that includes youth ministries, young family ministry, adult ministry and small groups

Evangelism – Outreach and in-reach (SHARE)

 Our ministry will be balanced with a focus on mission. Our emphasis upon learning, loving, sharing, serving in the local, regional, national and global spheres  We will welcome people entering our facilities and our activities  Adequate signage will identify our congregation and location for ministries and programs for those who come to our facilities  A central “guest information center” is served by hosts and hostesses during activities. Our congregation is a safe place for members to bring their friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers and acquaintances

May 16, 2014 Page 3 Care & Fellowship – ( GROW/SHARE )

 Our fellowship ministry will promote an intentional generational ministry which will entail sharing, fellowship, family devotions and mission involvement  The member care ministries are intended to serve our members and the community to alleviate stress during times of illness, difficulties in the family and help in time of need  We promote a caring ministry for members and the community at large  A fellowship emphasis gathers families and members in an environment of sharing and caring  The youth and parents gather together in joint fellowship to grow and address family devotions. The family needs to grow through joint learning, sharing and experiencing Christian fellowship  Family and community mentoring are achieved through discipleship, Bible study and a Christian life

Infrastructure

 Our new facilities will allow new ministry programs to be developed and sustained  We are committed to excellence in all that we do, maintaining a high level of integrity and always seeking better ways to accomplish our mission  Technology is continually evaluated to best serve our ministry needs and communicate the Gospel in the most effective ways  Funding methods are evaluated to provide adequate funding of our growing mission and ministry needs  The ministry organization should address a changing ministry and development of leaders  Our facilities will be improved as needs arise to meet our ministry needs

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