Exchanged Life’s Church Vision

It is important to have a biblical understanding of what the Bible teaches about vision. You are highly encouraged to first read the four-part study of church vision located at the following links:

- Understanding Church Vision - The Vision of Christ (Part 1)
- Understanding Church Vision - False Shepherds / False Visions (Part 2)
- Understanding Church Vision - Watch out for the Bait-n-Switch (Part 3)
- Understanding Church Vision - One World Church (Part 4)

Purpose statement – why do we exist?

Mission statement – what is our primary mission?

Statement of faith – what do we believe?

The Biblical Church

The Church meets the needs of people.

Church builds up disciples in Christ

Church prays for needs

Church Leadership

Jesus is the Head of the Church

The Church Pastor

A Pastor is an Elder

Pastors are ordained by God

Pastors are Empowered by God with a vision

A Pastor serves

Pastors are subject to accountability

Authority and responsibility are linked

Roles and qualifications for Elders

Qualification for Elders

Elder's coordinate and empower

Elder’s are appointed – not a democratic vote

Elders appointed after prayer and fasting

Elders govern the church and preach

Elders guard church doctrine

Elders and apostles exercised church authority

Elders lead financial affairs

Elders resolve disputes

Elders are responsible for the testimony of Christ to the world

Elders pray for the sick

Elders must be committed to Prayer and God’s Word

Deacons

Roles and qualifications of Deacons

Worship in Music

Doctrine within the Church

Ministry of the Church

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