Vision Statement

There are almost two hundred thousand people in the greater Manchester area who are in desperate need of the life-saving grace of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to partner with God to be a church who makes an eternal difference in their lives.

We see Sunday services which compel us to invite others to share our joy. They will be so full of energy, so compelling, and so positive that all of our members will invite friends and relatives who do not know Jesus to come and experience what God is doing. We will use the arts to communicate in ways that are dynamic, creative, fun and challenging. People will not only listen to the message, but will apply it to their lives that very day. We will be surrounded by evidence that the Word is alive and relevant and powerful. God will have our best as we relentlessly pursue excellence in all facets of our Sunday morning service.

We see a church that loves people because we love God. We believe that small groups are essential for a growing church to care for one another. We will continuously provide opportunities for people in the large Sunday morning group to naturally come together in small groups. These small groups will be a place where we share our struggles and successes, hopes and fears, pain and joy. Our small groups will be so effective and so positive we will strive to model them in our ministries, homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. We will hear stories of life change, as stagnation changes to motivation, fatigue changes to excitement, and resigned doubt turns into earnest searching.

We see a church vibrant and alive with personal spiritual growth in an environment that welcomes honest questions. Each year, we see hundreds of people making a commitment to Christ. We want to be a place where a stagnant relationship with God is the unacceptable exception, and spiritual growth is the exciting norm. We will help people to identify, understand and use their spiritual gifts so they can find joy as they bring glory to God by serving in ministry.

We see God using us to change New England and to change the world. We will make it our life mission to love God and to love our neighbors. Through our everyday lives, we will assist those around us to become followers of Christ. We will offer encouragement and prayer for the leaders of regional churches. Our small groups will work together to plant new churches, equip servant leaders, assist the poor, care for the sick, and educate the next generation. We will empower and equip every member to reach out locally, nationally, and across the globe to share the good news of Jesus Christ with all people.