Our Mission Statement says: “Following Jesus, we participate in God’s reconciling work by making disciples of all peoples and all generations.” What stands out to you in that statement?
Our Mission Statement flows from Christ’s words in Matthew 28:18-20. Read that passage and discuss what it means to “make disciples.” What keeps us from obeying this command?
Our Vision statement says: “Presenting each one complete in Christ,” and comes from Colossians 1:28-29. Read that passage and discuss what it means to be “fully mature” in Christ.
Our Church has three Community Essentials: Worshipping in Unity, Growing in Grace-Filled Communities, and Serving God’s Mission. How do we live out these essentials during a pandemic?
Read the core values in our Guiding Statement: How have you seen these values show up at Lake? How do we need to grow in these values?
After studying our guiding statements, how would you answer Jeff’s question “Who are we?” What is the identity of Lake Avenue Church?
Jeff Mattesich