Examples of Congregational Mission / Vision / Values Statements

This page is to house a growing collection of purpose / Vision / Values statements of congregations. Examples can stretch the imagination of people just beginning to think about developing such things at their church. If you think the statement(s) of your congregation would be a good example to encourage congregations beginning to think about writing their own, why don't you submit it?

Oakridge Presbyterian Church, London Ontario

Our Purpose: Oakridge Presbyterian church is a congregation of caring people, prayerfully seeking to further the Kingdom of God, through sharing the love and salvation found in Jesus Christ.

Principles: God is revealed in Christ as Saviour and Lord. The Bible is our primary and relevant source of guidance for life. We continually seek to discern God’s will for us as revealed in the Holy Spirit.

We Value:

The involvement of members, adherents and children

The use of our spiritual gifts in Christ’s service

Inter-dependency and caring for one another

Sharing the good news of the Gospel

Personal growth in faith

Meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people

The power of prayer

Trust and integrity

On The Journey Towards 2020 We Will (Our Vision):

Have a varied and diverse music programme

Make better use of technology

Ensure that physical and property requirements of our Church Community are met

Undertake new initiatives in the larger community where the need is the greatest

Involve all age groups in our activities as appropriate

Increase professional staff as need arises

Seek additional appropriate worship styles and venues

Ensure communication between Session/Board of Managers/Committees and the congregation

Involve our young adults on equal terms in decision making

Embrace change and take risks to live by our values and principles

Become more intentional in our evangelism

Offer to assist in the faith development in new believers and other members

Train and encourage people for leadership

Promote stewardship of accumulated resources for the future of our congregation