OUR VISION AND MISSION

Our mission is to “MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD.” The way we accomplish our mission is by living out our Core Values (WINGS). Each core value helps people live as a faithful disciple.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:19-20

WORSHIP – Disciples make worship a priority every week.

“Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.” —Psalm 150:1-6

Worship shifts our focus from ourselves to God. Worship is what we do and who we are. Worship is a way of life. Worship is my response to God’s love, grace and mercy. Worship is public and private (corporate on Sunday and individual daily).

INVITE – Disciples extend an intentional invitation to others.

“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus – the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” —Acts 20:24

An intentional invitation requires us to reach out to the community to share Christ’s love. Disciples invest in the lives of others & invites them to join us on our journey of faith (Invest & Invite) Inviting others into a relationship with Christ fulfills the Great Commission. Inviting others into a relationship with Christ encourages and blesses them.

NURTURE – Disciples make time to develop Godly friendship.

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If they fall down, they can help each other up. But pity those who fall and have no one to help them up!” —Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Nurturing Godly friendships encourages us to join with others along life’s journey. Nurturing Godly friendships helps us face issues by providing support & encouragement of other believers. Nurturing Godly friendships enriches our lives and helps us to enrich the lives of others. Nurturing Godly friendships gives us the encouragement we need to continue to grow in our faith.

GROW – Disciples make a commitment to grow spiritually.

“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.” —Philippians 1:9-10

Spiritual growth fortifies my faith and develops my understanding of God. Spiritual growth is a continuous process. Our faith grows and deepens throughout our lives. Spiritual growth takes place in worship, small groups, Sunday school, and individual study.

SERVE – Disciples make a difference by serving others.

“There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different things. Yet the same God works in all of us and helps us in everything we do. The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others.” —1 Corinthians 12:5-7

Serving others enables me to discover, develop and use my talents to support the ministries of BFUMC. Service strengthens my commitment to God and my church. Service is how I support and participate in my church.

We want you to earn your WINGS! Contact us if you would like more information.