Page Introduction
The mission statement is to laser focus on the goal of the Outreach within the context of our church, and to allow an overview of what we are about, for newcomers and third parties.
This page will eventually contain our flexible mission statement. Below is a list that will be narrowed down to the specifics of outreach within the context our Church specifies.
More to be added, and eventually narrowed down to a few paragraphs, whilst keeping the spare information on a sub-page.
Two themes: 1.) Stay Biblical. 2.) Keep it simple/focused.



Sample Mission Statement Thus Far
* To be created with the various sentences on this page.


As Outreach
* Continually reexamining what we are.
* We are not limited to community events.
* Reflecting the beliefs and mission statement of the Church. (Scroll down to "Beliefs of our Church". I'm not sure what the PACC mission statement is).



As Followers of Christ
* Representing our savior Jesus.
* We are the body of Christ.
* Allowing God to work through us.
* Listening for the Holy Spirit.
* Exploring the talents God entrusts us with.
* Acting on Faith.
* Always in Prayer.



As Citizens of Fresno California
* Reaching out to the community with the message of salvation through Jesus.
* Evangelizing to Central California.



Other
* Joyous.
* Simple.



As According to Wikipedia
"Outreach is an effort by individuals in an organization or group to connect its ideas or practices to the efforts of other organizations, groups, specific audiences or the general public. Unlike marketing, outreach does not inherently revolve around a product or strategies to increase market share. Typically non-profits, civic groups, and churches engage in outreach. Outreach often takes on an educational component (i.e., the dissemination of ideas), but it is increasingly common for organizations to conceive of their outreach strategy as a two-way street in which outreach is framed as engagement rather than solely dissemination or education. Outreach strategies are linked to the organization's mission, and define targets, goals, and milestones." - Wikipedia, July 2009



Biblical Passages on Outreach
"Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." Mark 16:15.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19.

"...proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay." Matthew 10:7-14.

"...I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me." Revelation 3:20.

"...Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness..." 2 Timothy 3:16.

"...it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus..." 1 Timothy 2:1-15.

"...the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine..." 1 Timothy 1:8-10.

"For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power." 1 Corinthians 1:17.

"praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!" Psalm 150:1-6.

"David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under a tent.”" Chronicles 17:1-27.

"...Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge......Don't begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers...Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick...You have been treated generously, so live generously...Don't think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start. You don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment, and all you need to keep that going is three meals a day. Travel light...don't insist on staying in a luxury inn...When you knock on a door, be courteous in your greeting...gentle in your conversation...Don't make a scene...This is hazardous work I'm assigning you. You're going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don't call attention to yourselves. Be as cunning as a snake, inoffensive as a dove..." Matthew 10 (The Message).

""Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message).





Beliefs of Our Church