Vision Sunday 2025

VISION SUNDAY

Our Core Values

A young couple moved to a new city with big dreams but felt isolated — no friends, no community. On a whim, they visited a church. From day one, they felt seen, loved, and welcomed. Over time, they became leaders, helping others find the same sense of belonging. When asked why they stayed, they said, "It wasn’t the programs or preaching — it was the people who lived what they believed and loved us when we had nothing to offer." That’s the heartbeat of Agape Church.

[VISION STATEMENT] We exist to HELP PEOPLE KNOW GOD, FIND FREEDOM, DISCOVER PURPOSE, and MAKE A DIFFERENCE. It’s not just what we do — it’s who we are. Having a compelling vision is good — but a healthy culture is essential.

CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR LUNCH. Even the best plan fails without the right values, morals, and behaviors. Motivation is your why. Morals are your compass. Integrity is consistency. Character is your reputation.

GOD'S CORE PROMISES Exodus 6:6-7 (NIV) “...I will bring you out... I will free you... I will redeem you... I will take you as my own people...” “I will bring you out” – SALVATION

(Change your location) “I will free you” – DELIVERANCE

(Change your mentality) “I will redeem you” – RESTORATION “I will take you as my own people” – FULFILLMENT GOD’S CORE VALUES FOR THE ISRAELITES

Exodus 20:1–17 God gave the commandments after freeing His people — values are for the free.

AGAPE CHURCH CORE VALUES - God works through His Church — people led and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

We serve with EXCELLENCE. Colossians 3:23–24 (NIV)

We build for the future — what we build should OUTLIVE US. John 15:16 (NIV)

We SPEAK WELL OF OTHERS — no gossip. Leviticus 19:16 (NLT), Proverbs 11:13 (NIV)

We PASTOR A CITY, not just a church.

We are FRIENDLY and HELPFUL.

We believe in the UNIFYING POWER OF JESUS. John 17:20–23 (NIV)

[BIG KEY:] A united nation starts with a united Church — passionate people surrendered to Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:18–20 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT)

FOUR UNITY STEPS:

Own the problem.

Accept the Church’s call to reconcile.

Overcome blind spots.

Fully commit to unity.

CREATIVITY is how we solve problems — even within limitations.

We TRANSITION WELL — honoring God and relationships. Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7:8 (ESV)

We always TRUST GOD TO MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)