Biblical Leadership

Jesus – “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10

“Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

“…I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10

We might call all these statements Mission Statements or the objectives of Christ’s ministry.

Mission is a general statement of ministry objectives; it is philosophic.

Vision is a specific, detailed statement of direction and uniqueness; it is strategic.

Jesus – “Just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom…” Luke 22:29

“I speak the things which I have seen with My Father…” John 8:38

“…you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” John 8:38

Every church’s mission should be based on Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8

Make disciples – Going, Baptizing,Teaching (Witnesses to: Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, the remotest part of the earth)

Emmanuel’s Mission

Our mission is to share the grace of God with our community and the world, proclaiming the good news of salvation by faith in Christ alone and teaching all who believe in Him to become committed disciples.

Values

“Values are the principles or standards that help people decide what is worthwhile or desirable.”

“Your values as a leader guide your selection of a vision.” Burt Nanus in Visionary Leadership

“Core Values are the constant, passionate, biblical core beliefs that go deep and really, truly empower and guide the ministry.” Aubrey Malphurs in Advanced Strategic Planning

Emmanuel’s Core Values – G.R.A.C.E.

G – GOSPEL. Faith alone in Jesus Christ alone is the only means of obtaining eternal life.

R – REIGN. The future reign of Christ and the distinction between Israel and the church is foundational to understanding history and the future.

A – ACTION. All believers should become mature disciples of Christ, understanding that their service will be rewarded at the judgment seat of Christ.

C – CONTEXT. The infallible Word of God is taught contextually, verse by verse, and book by book.

E – Eternal Security. Those who have received eternal life by faith in Christ will never lose that life.

Vision:

“A realistic, credible, attractive future for your organization.” Burt Nanus

“A clear, challenging picture of the future of the ministry, as you believe it can and must be.” Aubrey Malphurs

Emmanuel’s Vision:

To be a growing church that proclaims the grace of God through simplicity of faith, security of family, and joy of fellowship.

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Burt Nanus, Visionary Leadership: Creating a Compelling Sense of Direction for Your Organization, The Jossey-Bass Management Series (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, ©1992), 1.

Malphurs, Aubrey. Advanced Strategic Planning: A 21st-Century Model for Church and Ministry Leaders. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 2013.