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Mission ...
What are we trying to do? It’s simple really. We have a clear mission. It is born out of our experiences, Scripture, and our desire to be used by God in his mission to bless his world.
Our mission is … to build authentic community through friendships, small groups and worship where people who have given up on church but not on God can experience, embrace and express the love of God in Jesus Christ so we can be a blessing within and beyond our walls.
This statement shapes our priorities, programs, and strategy for moving into a future together. Our mission helps us ‘keep the main thing the main thing’.
Values ...
These are the things that we hold onto most tightly, for the sake of keeping NEC a vibrant and healthy community centered on Christ’s love. To the best of our ability, we want to be …
Biblical |
We believe that Scripture is the ultimate guide and authority for our faith and life. All of our values and ministries are guided by the Bible. |
Prayerful |
We believe that Prayer is the best way to express our love and gratitude to God as well as our dependence on Him as our Heavenly Father. Our ministries are discovered, developed and empowered through prayer. |
Authentic |
Jesus said that the two greatest commandments were to love God and to love people wholeheartedly. Rather than pretending we have it all together, we strive to live out our love for God and each other honestly, with authenticity. |
Purposeful |
God's great commission to His church is to bless the world by bringing Jesus to people, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey. All of our ministries are guided by this purpose. |
Relevant |
People cannot embrace something they do not understand. Our ministries aim to communicate God's love and truth in clear, practical, creative ways that speak to us in meaningful and understandable ways. |
Caring |
Everyone needs to care and be cared for in order to grow in the love of Christ. Through intentional friendships and small groups we build seek to build relationships of love, honesty, and unconditional support. |
Teamwork |
Everyone plays an equally important part in the community. Every person on the team has a role to play, which they are shaped for. We provide support and guidance in discovering and developing the gifts of each person. |
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