The LIGHTHOUSE is
a Fellowship of Committed Christian Friends
Fellowship
Christian fellowship means:
- A unique relationship based on
- Something bigger than each
- Called out of individuality to
- Accomplish more than any of us could independently
Committed
Christian commitment means: - Loyal to Truth
- Loyalty to one another
- Faithfulness to Jesus' call
- Solutions attitude: forgiveness
Christian
Christian means: - Bearing His Name
- Ambassadors of His kingdom
- Christ-like in character, desires, and behavior
Friends
Friends means: - Personal v. Organizational
- A love (chosen) relationship
- Privileged access
- Joy & Refreshing
- Willingness to sacrifice
- Approachable for correction
Mandate
- RECOVER = Go where the lost are and retrieve them
- RESTORE = Rebuild lives through Christian ministry
- RELEASE = Encourage models of Biblical ministry that are reproduced in others
Mission
- We are united by the command of Our Lord Jesus Christ to...
- ...go into all the World and demonstrate the Gospel of His Kingdom...
- ...to anyone and everyone through the power of the Holy Spirit!
Vision (ministry focus)
- The recovery, restoration & release of the whole Person
- To build strong Families
- To bring spiritual revival to the Sonoma Valley
- To support and extend His Kingdom in the world
Covenant (members)
- Believe - confession unto salvation
- Baptism - in water; in Holy spirit
- Bible - devotion to God?s word
- Prayer - discipleship obedience
- Give - tithe, offering, & alms
- Worship - attend the assembly
- Witness - share your testimony
- Serve - commit to support my church
- Resolve - grant forgiveness attitude
- Home - maintain Christ-centered life
Core Values
- Love God, family, and neighbor
- Word of God: the BIBLE
- Centrality of JESUS CHRIST
- Honor His Name
- Worship in Spirit and Truth
- Faith for the supernatural
- Prayer and Intercession
- Church of His Presence
- Unity in the Body of Christ
- Forgiveness
- Love for people
- Holiness: Christ-likeness
- Taking the Gospel to the lost
- Equipping and sending believers