Harmony Chapel Baptist Church Mission Statement
Our ultimate mission is to bring honor and glory to the head of our church, Jesus Christ.
We do this as we fulfill two purposes related to Gods program for the world.
Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:21
Our first purpose as a church, as it relates to the world, is evangelism. The plan is spelled out in The Great Commission of Matthew 28: 19,20.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.
The way this is to be done is twofold: by baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, and by teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.
Baptism is not an optional afterthought. It is a vital part of evangelism and making disciples. By baptism, one indicates that he has been identified with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection and is a member of the body of Christ.
A responsible parent not only brings a child into the world, but also provides what is necessary for the childs growth. So, in the church, teaching must accompany evangelism so that the child of God can learn all that God expects of him and provided for him.
Another purpose of the church, as it relates to the world, is edification. According to Ephesians 4:12 the saints need to be edified (built up) for two goals: For the perfecting of the saints and for the work of the ministry. In a real sense, each member of the church is to be a Christian worker so that the work that God wants to perform through the local church can be accomplished.
Our church should operate as one unified body of Christ, using the texts of Ephesians Chapter 4 and Romans Chapter 12 as the basis for our service. Working together to develop our spiritual gifts and further the gospel of Christ. From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
