The JIBC Elders’ Statement of Vision for 2011
August 5, 2010 by WebPastor
Filed under Weekly Words
Dear friends,
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he” (Pr. 29:18, KJV).
This verse teaches us it is important to have guidance in this life and that the very best vision comes from the Bible. Not only is life difficult without listening to the Word of God, in the long run it is impossible!
Here at the Jakarta International Baptist Church (JIBC) we have tried to define our purpose according the scripture. We seek to glorify God (1 Cor. 10:31) through worship (Ps. 100), discipleship (Mt. 28:19-20), and evangelism (Mark 16:15). This is a simple, biblical purpose. Nevertheless, it involves a lot of effort from all of us!
In order to help us focus our efforts as we finish the year and enter another, the elders of JIBC have adopted the following statement:
In order to facilitate our purpose, the elders of JIBC think the church should focus its vision on the following three things in 2011:
1. Improvement of our Sunday Morning Worship Service and Sunday School Ministries.
2. Investment in a Family Pastor with a primary focus on youth ministry (this investment must include follow up on the progress of this ministry throughout 2011).
3. Implementation of a system that will clarify the role of various leaders and how they relate to each other and the congregation (these leaders include pastors, elders, deacons, church staff, and ministry directors).
Please be in prayer as we use this vision to set goals that will help us to accomplish our purpose over the next 17 months!
Your friend,
Stephen