Eden's Vision, Purpose, Strategy

Our Vision

"To reach, impact, influence, and love people in our community for the cause of Jesus Christ."

Our Purpose

"To develop and help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ."

Our Strategy (The Spiritual Journey)

I. The Journey to Saving Faith

Step 1: Build Intentional Relationships

Step 2: Show Christ's Love

Step 3: Live and Share Your Faith

Step 4: Invite to Eden Events and Services

Step 5: Encourage Each One to Accept Christ

II. The Journey to Becoming Fully Devoted

Step 1: Participate in Eden Worship Services Regularly

Step 2: Connect to Eden Classes, Small Groups,

and Fellowship Activities

Step 3: Attend Eden Membership Classes

Step 4: Serve with Eden Teams and Groups

Step 5: Give Cheerfully in Proportion to God's

Blessing

Step 6: Live Out Our Purpose (Multiply)

Core Values

· Preaching & teaching is Christ-centered, biblically sound, and culturally relevant.

· Prayer is foundational to accomplishing effective ministry and mission.

· Reach out to and evangelize those who do not yet know Christ as their Savior.

· Genuine, loving relationships permeate every facet of the church to promote

spiritual growth and a healthy environment.

· As Christ served the church, everyone should endeavor to use their spiritual gifts

in His service and for the benefit of the church body.

· Share Christ's love and compassion within the community by assisting others at

the point of their need.

· Focus on community and global aspects of missions.

· Help develop everyone to become fully devoted Christ followers.

· We always keep in mind that we are ambassadors for Christ.

Relational Expectations

1. Pray for one another

2. Do your best for God and others

3. Be hospitable with one another

4. Treat guests as gifts from God

5. Demonstrate character and be respectful

6. Be an encouragement to one another

7. Be genuine

8. Look on the bright side

9. Be a team player

10. Recognize and affirm the abilities of others