Three Messages:

Mission and Values [August 20]
Vision [August 27]
Distinctives and Initiatives [September 10]

Why "North Star"?

A Cruise Ship or a Battle Ship?

A Ministry or a Movement?

"Mission and Values"

A. Our Mission Matt. 28:18-20
Based On...
1. His Authority v.18
2. Our Assignment v.19-20a
3. His Adequacy v.20b

B. Our Values Acts 2:41-47
Perspective: The following seven values are both statements of who we are and who/what we aspire to be...
1. The Authority of Scripture v.42
2. Prayer v.42
3. Evangelism v.41, 47
4. Authentic Worship v.43, 46a
5. Stewardship v.45-46
6. Compassion v.45
7. Community v.42, 44

Here's What We Need to Remember: Our mission is clear: Make Disciples... And our identity is expressed through our values... Keep in mind the nobility of our calling... Lets lead with who we are...