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As we kick off the new year, Pastor Scott shares where we believe God is leading our church not only in 2026, but beyond.
Check out this sermon to learn more!
Sermon Notes
Vision Sunday
January 4, 2026
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:19-20
Vision:
A picture of a preferred future
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…” 2 Timothy 3:16
“Your Bible is unlike anything else in your life. Your Bible has been put together and preserved for you as an irreplaceable tool of God's grace in your life…You will not be spiritually healthy if you aren't being shaped by God's word. The Bible is the soil in which your Christian life is rooted and grows.” Paul David Tripp
“‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:19-20
Our Mission:
We exist to connect people to live the life of a Jesus follower
- ABIDE - A Jesus Follower abides in Christ personally and daily
- CONNECT - A Jesus Follower connects in community in large group and small group
- SHARE - A Jesus Follower share in the mission locally and globally
“The most important thing about your church is if you have a plan to make disciples. The second most important thing is if your plan works.” Dallas Willard
We believe that every person is on a spiritual journey. We help people discover where they are on the journey and how they can take their next step to grow as a Jesus Follower.
Where is God leading us as a church in the future?
In 2030, we are a church…
That has sent out 20 global missionary units
“God blesses us, so that all the ends of the earth may fear Him.” Psalm 67:7 (NASB)
"We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God." John Stott
In 2030, we are a church…
That has planted 6 churches in the last 7 years
“… strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” Acts 14:22-23
In 2030, we are a church…
That baptizes 450 people every year
“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:3–4
In 2030, we are a church…
That has 3,500 people connecting in community and adding 500 new people in community every year
In 2030, we are a church…
That is one church in 4 congregations
“At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ…” Colossians 4:3a
In 2030, we are a church…
That creates discipleship environments like groups, courses, studies, conferences, forums, and individual mentor relationships for people to “grow in grace and knowledge (2 Peter 3:18).”
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18
What is this going to take?
- A right posture before God
“‘… apart from Me, you can do nothing.’” John 15:5b
What is this going to take?
- A right posture before God
- A right heart from the Church
The church is not a place. The church is a people who have been placed.
What’s your next step?
Next steps for all of us:
Spend some time looking through the vision booklet
Mark your calendars for significant events:
Prayer Gathering: January 26
Visit PrayeristheWork.com
Camps for your kids and students:
Summerfest: June 8-12
Student Camp: June 1-5
Kids Camp: June 29-July3
Hope’s 25th Anniversary w/ Pastor Vance: September 27
Come ready to lean in next week for our new study, Acts
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21
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