Just some random thoughts on church. Enjoy.

· The church will be a place of refuge for the lost. This includes those lost spiritually, emotionally, financially, etc.
· The church will be a place of connection.
· The church will be a center of worship of God for being God.
· We will revel in God's grace as we practice dispensing his grace to our community.
· We will be known for our service, sacrifice, study, and solidarity.
· Leaders will be given opportunities and mentors.
· Everyone from all walks of life will be included. Love will resound in our midst. It will shine from our hearts, heads, and hands.
· We will be a place for the outcasts. We will include special needs people as they are God's creation.
· Truth will be met by grace. We will not dilute the word in hopes of gaining ground with people.
· We will be simple. We will do the necessities and do them well. We will not be bogged down by extra weight.
· We will have an understood what and how of church.
· We will be a house of prayer and yearning for God to do great works. This will be done in an expectant manner. God does not need us but uses us.
· We will be a church that is connected with fellow churches. We are not alone in the battle and therefore must unite with the universal body.
· We will not only focus on our local church but will think globally. Therefore, missions will be a must and practiced through monetary donations and actual trips.
· Our people will know the truth of the Bible and will have it practiced. They will feel uncomfortable if they do not embrace the truth and life of Christ.
· Our people will know the reality of the universal church. We will not live and worship in a bubble but will see and feel the hearts of our brothers and sisters.
· We will tackle social problems.
· We will tackle social and cultural attacks on Christianity.
· We will systematically analyze every facet of the ministry to ensure quality and efficiency.
· Leaders will be sought out based on their willingness and acceptance of the ministry philosophies, not on being all-stars. This will ensure fluidity rather than personal agendas being followed.
· We will be a historically aware church with details of liturgical worship in a contemporary setting. We will look to our faithful ancestors for guidance and wisdom.
· We will practice the spiritual disciplines necessary for growth, both ancient and current.