OICCC - Mission, Vision & Value Statements

Mission:
To be and to make disciples through sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

Vision:
To promote healing and reconciliation for all people through Jesus Christ.

Upward Values

God’s Word as divine authority for sound doctrine.
I Tim. 3:15-17, 4:2; 4:13; Rom. 15:4
The centrality and Lordship of Jesus Christ to the glory of God the Father.
I Cor. 3:11; Eph. 2:20; Col. 1:17-18; Heb. 3:1
The gospel (good news) that stresses salvation through grace based on faith in Christ alone, and not on works or merit.
Eph. 2:8-9; Phlm. 3:8-9
Ongoing development of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, leading to spiritual growth and discipleship.
John 15:4-8; Eph. 3:16-19
Being a community of prayer (personal, corporate and small group).
Acts 2:42; I Thes. 5:17-18
Regular corporate worship that blends generations and cultures into one family.
John 4:23-24; Acts 2:46-47; Heb. 10:25
Consistent stewardship of our time, talent and treasure.
II Cor. 8:1-7, 9:6-13
Change without compromise of truth or principle as the Holy Spirit leads us.
Acts 6:1-7; 15:5-6, 10-11,19-21; Heb. 13:8

Inward & Outward Values

One-another ministry that reflects Jesus’ command to love one another as He loves us.
John 13:34-35; Gal. 5:13-14
Congregational and small group fellowship.
Acts 2:42-46; 20:20
Application of each person’s unique spiritual gifts in ministry.
Rom. 12:6-8; I Cor. 12:4-7; I Pet. 4:10-11
Reconciliation, respect and celebration of all ethnicities, genders and ages.
II Cor. 5:18-20; Eph. 2:14-17
Community service and mission outreach.
Mat. 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; I John 4:17-18
Personal and congregational evangelism with each member modeling a Christian lifestyle in their circles of influence.
Luke 10:1-9; Acts 8:4-5
Denominational affiliation with the Worldwide Church of God as being part of something bigger than ourselves.
Acts 15:1-2; 21:17-19

Aspirational Values

Defining and developing our mission field for specific regular outreach.
Acts 1:8; 13:1-4
Development of youth and children’s ministries.
Eph. 6:1-4