West Bridgford
Pentecostal Church (WBPC) intends to bring this vision into being over
the next five years – by the end of 2008. Our vision builds on our
purpose and we see this being fulfilled by being true to our core values
and having an even balance of being both purpose-driven and spirit-led
in all we do.
Divine Dwelling
To
see the power of God dwelling in WBPC through the Holy Spirit, going in
and out with us in everything we do for Him. Within our sights are
services that are full of relevance, excitement and challenge. We
expect that sounds of rejoicing, extravagant giving and gifts of the
spirit in operation will all be trademarks of our time together.
Purposeful
Prayer
To
see prayer and intercessions being the heart-beat of WBPC. As we live
our lives in obedience to the commands of Christ, we shall ask according
to the will of God and we shall see answers. Both individual and
corporate prayer we see as being recognised as essential factors that
keep the church afloat and heading in the right direction.
Cultivating Commitment
To
see the entire congregation having the opportunity to fully understand
and engage in the vision. In this way, we will encourage personal
commitment to supporting all we do in order to bring glory to God.
Furthering Friendships
To see everyone being encouraged and built up through time spent
together in fellowship. We envisage regular 'get-togethers' being made
a priority in order to simply enjoy one another's company. As well as
meeting corporately, we see special times of fellowship being arranged
for groups with shared interests. As we meet together we see spirits
being lifted and characters strengthened.
Growing Groups
To see everyone having the opportunity to become a member of a small
group that models biblical community; a safe place where we accept one
another and are accepted, love and are loved, shepherd and are
shepherded, encourage and are encouraged, forgive and are forgiven and
serve and are served. Amongst other things, we picture the small group
member experiencing levels of acceptance and accountability that they
would not be able to receive when the whole body is together.
Developing Disciples
To see everyone at WBPC having the opportunity to develop their Christ
like character by providing a series of classes such as ‘the laying of
foundations for the new believer’, and ‘releasing people into their
ministry’. We anticipate that a strategic plan of sound teaching and
preaching will also be in place to inspire us to personal growth
Moulding Ministries
To
see every believer equipped to discover the divine design God has
predestined for them. With on-going support and encouragement we
envisage both individuals and teams operating effectively in their
ministry.
Community Connections
To see various care projects being set up to reach all kinds of people
of all different ages within our circle of accountability. We will be
active and creative in our reaching and meeting the needs of those
around us. It is expected that our love for Christ will be the evident
driving force behind everything that we do. As a result, we anticipate
that WBPC will have a strong presence in the community and that people
will have a greater awareness in terms of what we do and believe as a
church.
Mobilising
Missions
To see everyone informed about people and projects WBPC has a mission
heart for. We envisage the whole body being conscious of God’s desire
for us to fulfill the great commission; sharing the Gospel “to the ends
of the earth" – this will happen by seeing people involved in prayer,
practical and financial giving, short term mission trips and informative
fellowship fundraising events.
Effective Evangelism
To see a number of evangelistic ministries in place at WBPC, each giving
an alternative approach in order to reach different types of people. To
compliment this, we see individuals being equipped to share their faith
so that they can make use of all personal evangelism opportunities that
arise with family, friends or colleagues. As a result of our endeavours,
we envisage reaching every man, woman and child within our
circle of accountability in the anticipation that
many who are facing a Christless eternity will accept Jesus as their
Lord and Saviour.
Appreciating Allies
To
see WBPC partnering with other local churches, recognising the strengths
of other parts of God's church and working effectively with them in
order to further His kingdom in our locality. We also picture ourselves
supporting other churches through the giving of our expertise, time and
money. Where appropriate, we desire to see every new believer given an
unbiased choice of local churches to attend where they can be
effectively nurtured and grow in character.
Future Facilities
To see our facilities developed to meet the needs of our growing church.
We see a spiritual home that is both warm and inviting. It is a place
where our various ministries are adequately accommodated so that they
can function effectively and continue to bear fruit.
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