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MISSION STATEMENT, VISION, AND VALUES
OF COOL SPRING |
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Mission:
To reach and develop all people into fully committed followers of Jesus
Christ.
Vision:
To be a biblically functioning community of believers that accurately
reflects Jesus Christ to the world and strives to accomplish His
redemptive purposes in the world.
Our goal, in cooperation with other Christians, is to further God's
Kingdom in our midst, but also, in obedience to His Great Commission, to
labor to extend His Kingdom worldwide.
The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19,20):
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am
with you always, to the very end of the age."
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VALUES OF COOL SPRING |
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Values:
We are a family of individuals having different ideas with regard to how
we go about serving Christ; however, certain common values unify our
efforts and define our distinctives. We summarize our core values with
the following statements:
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We believe Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and that there is
salvation in no other one or way. (John 14:6)
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one
comes to the Father except through me.
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We believe the Bible is the Word of God and is to be the sole basis for
our belief and action in all areas of life. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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We believe prayer is God's gift of free access to Himself and the
channel through which we receive the grace, guidance, and power
necessary to live the Christian life. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace
of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.
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We believe all persons matter to God, and therefore should matter to the
church. (Luke 10:27)
He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with
all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and,
'Love your neighbor as yourself.' "
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We believe the world can best be reached for Christ in partnership with
other Christians. (Philippians 1:27)
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel
of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my
absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as
one man for the faith of the gospel.
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We believe the church is to present the authentic good news of
Christianity to each generation in the most effective way. (1
Corinthians 9:22)
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things
to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.
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We believe the church ministers most effectively when patterned after
the New Testament Christian community, utilizing the spiritual gifts of
men and women. (1 Corinthians 12)
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We believe loving, respectful relationships should be the model for
every aspect of church life. (John 13:34)
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved
you, so you must love one another."
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We believe excellence honors God and motivates people. (Philippians 4:8)
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is
right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if
anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
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We believe the pursuit of spiritual growth and full commitment to Jesus
Christ and His cause should be the norm for every believer. (Romans
12:1-2)
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer
your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your
spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you
will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing
and perfect will.
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Major Ministry Divisions of Cool Spring: |
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