Our Mission
The purpose of all creation is to give glory to God. One way to bring glory to Him is to recognize God’s mission of redeeming fallen man and accept His invitation to be a part of His plan for redemption. In light of that, we have put together a mission statement that is simple,yet packed with meaning.
We seek to be used of God to develop fully surrendered followers of Christ.
Let’s break this down bit by bit.
We seek to be used of God…
We realize that reaching people is the work of God – only Hecan transform a heart. However, He has chosen to invite us into His mission ofredeeming all mankind. As followers of Christ whose hearts are being transformed into the likeness of our great Savior, we long to be used of God infulfilling His plans for the world.
…to develop…
Becoming a follower of Christ is a process, not an event. Ofcourse, there is a beginning point, but transformation is a lifelong process ofgrowing to be like Jesus.
…fully surrendered followers of Christ.
We often think of committing our lives to Christ, but thebiblical idea goes even deeper. We are called to do more than just commit ourlives to Jesus, He demands that we surrender our lives to Him. When wesurrender, we are no longer in control. We abandon any vestige ofself-government and freely submit our entire beings to the sovereign control ofthe Lord Jesus Christ.
Our goal is to bring glory to the Father and to the name ofChrist as we pursue His mission.
How is my local church affiliated with the Assemblies of God?
Within the fellowship of the Assemblies of God there are two classifications of churches - General Council affiliated churches and district affiliated churches. General Council affiliated churches enjoy full autonomy, having developed to the point of where they are self-governing and self-supporting. These fundamental principles have been catalysts for growth in the Fellowship. District affiliated churches are those which have not yet developed to the point where they qualify for full autonomy. All assemblies are required to adhere to the Statement of Fundamental Truths and a biblical pattern of conduct. Learn More
What distinguishes the Assemblies of God from other Christian groups?
The Assemblies of God is an evangelic protestant fellowship that believes God exists in three persons -- the Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit. The most definitive identification of the Assemblies of God is Pentecostal. Just as it was founded in 1914, the Fellowship remains a full gospel church—one where the fullness of the Holy Spirit is welcomed, nurtured, and taught. This includes speaking in tongues as the initial evidence of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Other manifestations of the Holy Spirit embraced by the church include: messages in tongues with interpretations, prophecies, word of knowledge, and the complete gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit as indicated in the Bible. Among Pentecostal churches—the Assemblies of God is largest worldwide with over 52 million constituents.
How can I learn more about the Assemblies of God?
Visit www.ag.org for more information about the Assemblies of God including: beliefs, history, ministries and more frequently asked questions.
