THE IDEAL CHURCH

And I tell you that you are

Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and

the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind

on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you

loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

Matt. 16:18-19

Matt. 16:18-19 18 Ug sultihan ko ikaw, nga ikaw mao si Pedro, ug sa

ibabaw niining bato pagatukoron ko ang akong iglesia, ug ang mga gahum sa kamatayon dili gayud makabuntog kaniya.

19 Ug hatagan ko ikaw sa mga yawi sa gingharian sa langit, ug bisan unsay imong pagabugkoson dinhi sa yuta, didto sa langit pagailhon kini nga binugkos; ug bisan unsay imong pagaluagan dinhi sa yuta, didto sa langit pagailhon kini nga linuagan."

WHAT IS A CHURCH?

Called out ones

A group of people called out from the

world to serve the Living God

Grupo sa mga katawhan nga gikuha gikan sa kalibutan aron moaalagad sa buhi nga Dios.

THE CHURCH

THE CHURCH IS… 1. Is made up of those who have had their

sins forgiven because of the shed blood of Jesus at Calvary -( Re.1:5; 7:14)

2. All the believers in the world are called the CHURCH… ( Matthew 16:18)

where 2 or 3 are gathered in Jesus Name, He is there

THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

The scripture make a distinction between the local church and the universal church.

All people who believe in Jesus for salvation are a part of the universal church.

But unless they join themselves to a local

body of believers (in local church), it is difficult to conceive / comprehend what membership in the Universal church means.

THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

Example of local church:

Paul wrote to local church in Galatia- who had specific leaders (Romans 16:1,5)

Jesus too addressed local assemblies, pointing out their specific needs as a body. (Re 2,3)

THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

In the local church: These local believers gather

together regularly (Hebrews 10:25) for:

WORSHIP PRAYER, TEACHING, and FELLOWSHIP (Acts 2:42-47)

THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

Only then can they truly understand what it is to be true members of the Universal Church- made up of people from every tribe, tongue and nation. (Re 5:10)

THE IDEAL CHURCH SOME DESCPRIPTION OF AN IDEAL CHURCH

1. An Ideal church has a Vision, Mission & Core Values

2. An Ideal church functions according to the principles of the bible

3. An Ideal church influences

LWMI

VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES

PROVERBS 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people perish.. KJV

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint… ASV

VISION (seeing as God wants us to see)

is important for the people of God.

It is through vision that we know where we are going.

Without vision, a church will

end up in a maintenance

program maintaining the

status quo.

This results in a church

going nowhere

.

As God’s people, we need VISION.

We need to see the greatness of God and

what is ours in Christ, but not simply for

our own strokes or personal blessing.

We need to see the world as God sees it.

We need to see where our responsibilities

lie as members of the body of Christ.

VISION STATEMENT

It inspires us.

It is seeing as God wants us to see.

It states about our dreams.

It reminds us where we are going.

It causes us to see our

responsibilities as members of the

Body of Christ.

Four Characteristic of Vision

CLEAR

INSPIRING

CHALLENGING

PICTURE OF THE FUTURE

LWMI VISION STATEMENT:

A multi-ministry organization equipped with Quality leaders and

members engaging in Transformational Development programs and capable to

expand globally.

LWMI Vision

Usa ka organisasyon

nga may nagkadaiyang buluhaton, nga sinangkapan sa mga dekalidad nga mga leder

ug myembro,nga nagapadagan sa mga

programa sa kausaban padulong

sa kalamboan,

ug dunay kapabilidad

sa pagkaylap sa tibook kalibutan.

MISSION STATEMENT

LWMI MISSION STATEMENT:

The LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL. INC. is committed to stand squarely on the biblical principles and sovereignty of fulfilling God’s great commission; advancing God’s kingdom through the empowered leaders and members.

Ang Living Word Ministries

International,Inc.,

komitado nga mobarug nga may

kalig on diha sa prinsipyo sa biblia

ug sa pagtuman sa daku nga sugo sa Dios, ug sa pagpauswag

sa gingharian sa Dios

pinaagi sa mga sinangkapan nga

mga leder ug myembro.

LWMI Mission

Acts

13:1-5

CORE VALUES

Values – means standards, morals,

ideals, principles, ethics, tenets, belief

Core – means essential part, the

central or most important part of something

LWMI CORE VALUES

1. Leadership and Management We implement Biblical leadership and systematic governance in National, Cluster, and local level

2. Spiritual Growth and

Development

We equip and empower people

3. Program, Services

and Partnership

We serve with quality and advocate strongly in building relationship

4. Great Commandment and Great Commission

We demonstrate our love to God selflessly and fulfill God’s mandate purposely

5. Church Planting and

Nurturing

We mobilize committed workers for kingdom expansion; raise up and develop local leaders for a dynamic result

6. Word and Worship

We practice Bible-based principles and provide creative worship

7. Prayer and Spiritual

Gifts

We engage in life-changing prayers and acknowledge the Holy Spirit’s giftings

8. Projects and Properties

We acquire and secure assets appropriately for God’s ministry as good stewards of His blessings

9. CHARACTER AND PROFESSIONALISM

We model Christ-like life and the qualities of an excellent professional

10. HOLISTIC AND FEASIBLE TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAM We initiate and provide transformational development activities and services.

1. IN LEARNING THE VISION, MISSION AND THE CORE VALUES OF THE CHURCH, WHAT INFLUENCED/ INSPIRED YOU MOST?

2. AS A MEMBER OF THE BODY OF CHRIST, WHAT IS YOUR PART/ ROLE THAT YOU CAN DO OR COMMIT FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF THE VISION OF THE CHURCH?

TO SUM IT UP: (THE CHURCH AND YOU AS A PART OF THE CHURCH)

Where is your church going? How will we go there? Where are we (LWMI Church) Right now? CORE VALUES – is our

ANCHOR

LET’S APPLY….

1.SA PAGTUON SA VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES SA ATONG SIMBAHAN, UNSAY NAKA PAPUKAW KAAYO SA IMONG KINABUHING KRISTOHANON?

2.ISIP USA KA MEMBRO SA LAWAS NI KRISTO , UNSAY IMONG MAHIMO O IKATAMPO PARA MAKAB- OT ANG TINGUHA UG DAMGO SA ATONG SIMBAHAN?