The Great Commission
But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:16-20
Matthew 28:16-20
Vision
The vision for Redeemer’s Grace Church is quite simple, because it is grounded in the Great Commission of Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:16-20). Jesus Christ states the necessity for his followers to “make disciples” which calls for individuals to commit to Jesus as Master and Lord. With that clear vision in mind, we desire to faithfully proclaim the Gospel and to live in accordance with the Word of God.
Mission
Jesus Christ includes three vital aspects in fulfilling the Great Commission. Redeemer’s Grace Church is committed to fulfilling all three aspects: to go, to baptize, and to teach. We are committed to teaching the Word of God to all believers in order for them to be transformed (2 Cor. 3:18), to be more like Christ (Matt. 10:24-25; Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18), and to be equipped to fulfill the Great Commission. We are committed to baptism by immersion (Acts 8:36-39) as the solemn and beautiful testimony of a believer showing forth their faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, and their union with Him in death to sin and resurrection to a new life (Rom. 6:1-11). We are also committed to proclaiming the Word of God and the Gospel to all—both locally and internationally.
Distinctives of our church
Centrality of the Bible
The Bible is the indispensable guide for knowledge and understanding of God and of His plan for our lives and this world (2 Pet. 1:20-21).
High View of God
We maintain a high view of God and worship Him with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We exalt Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior (Mal. 1:6-11).
Expository Preaching
Our elders and leaders seek to demonstrate humility before God and dependency on the Holy Spirit when proclaiming God’s truth (Heb. 4:12).
Proclamation of a Biblical Gospel
We are committed to God's truth regarding sin, judgment, grace, repentance, and faith without compromising the message of the gospel (Rom. 1:16).
Genuine Reliance on Prayer
We are wholly dependent upon God’s power and work, both in the church and in our lives. We are God’s servants and rely upon Him to accomplish His tasks and His will (Col. 4:2-6).
Biblical Fellowship
We love to fellowship with one another, spurring one another on to exercise spiritual gifts, encouraging one another in the faith, and building up the body of Christ through sacrificial love (Eph. 4:11-16).
Authentic and Sacrificial Servant Leaders
God calls to leadership people who meet biblical qualifications as shown in 1 Timothy and Titus. Leaders are to be humble, dependent on God, honest, and sacrificial. They are to be imitators of Christ (1 Tim. 2:8).
The Bible is the indispensable guide for knowledge and understanding of God and of His plan for our lives and this world (2 Pet. 1:20-21).
High View of God
We maintain a high view of God and worship Him with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We exalt Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior (Mal. 1:6-11).
Expository Preaching
Our elders and leaders seek to demonstrate humility before God and dependency on the Holy Spirit when proclaiming God’s truth (Heb. 4:12).
Proclamation of a Biblical Gospel
We are committed to God's truth regarding sin, judgment, grace, repentance, and faith without compromising the message of the gospel (Rom. 1:16).
Genuine Reliance on Prayer
We are wholly dependent upon God’s power and work, both in the church and in our lives. We are God’s servants and rely upon Him to accomplish His tasks and His will (Col. 4:2-6).
Biblical Fellowship
We love to fellowship with one another, spurring one another on to exercise spiritual gifts, encouraging one another in the faith, and building up the body of Christ through sacrificial love (Eph. 4:11-16).
Authentic and Sacrificial Servant Leaders
God calls to leadership people who meet biblical qualifications as shown in 1 Timothy and Titus. Leaders are to be humble, dependent on God, honest, and sacrificial. They are to be imitators of Christ (1 Tim. 2:8).