mission statement

For several years our church mission statement has been: “To provide a loving, friendly, family atmosphere where people can meet and serve Christ, community, and one another.”

When we adopted this statement, it was a lot of work. We polled the congregation, asking them what key words described our church. We had multiple meetings to brainstorm and discuss it. Finally, we had a business meeting to vote on it.

At our constitution study committee last Sunday we were discussing whether it might be time to update our mission statement. I have thought about this in recent years but was resistant because of the amount of work involved. But it occurred to me on Sunday that our current mission statement is about 20 years old. The people who helped write it are all gone now. Is it still relevant? Especially as we look forward to opening a new building.

When I shared our current statement with Pastor Betsy not long ago her opinion was it is too long and clunky. You want a mission statement that precisely and accurately describes what you are all about. It should be a guiding light for what you are hoping to accomplish. It should emphasize what is different about OUR church and it should be easy to remember.

What do you think of when you think of our calling as a church? What words stand out? How are we different from Mount Vernon Methodist or Franconia Baptist?

Over the past three days I have been reconsidering who we are. In my mind I can think of several things that describe us: we welcome everybody, we are uplifting and affirming, we are a safe place, we respect women and invite them to be leaders, and we want to love on people. We especially want to love on families that need childcare, and the seniors that will live at Brightview Senior Living. We want to create an atmosphere where people can experience Jesus.

What else describes who Virginia Hills Church is? Text, email, or call me with your thoughts. I’d love to get your input.

Bart

vhbcpastor@verizon.net

703-541-8144

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