We exist to make MORE
and BETTER followers of Christ.
OUR MISSION:
Everything we do flows from our mission statement that is based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 28. We spend a lot of time talking about our mission and doing all we can to filter all our programs and events through our call to go make more and better followers of Christ.​
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
OUR MISSION EXPLAINED
Make MORE followers of Christ – At JSB we are convinced that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and only by accepting Jesus as our Savior, Lord, and Best Friend, are we saved and assured an eternity with God. We realize and respect that everyone is on a spiritual journey and our goal is to come alongside those who have not connected to God yet and help them take their next step closer to Jesus. This may be by answering questions, showing through our lives the difference Christ makes, loving and caring for them, or simply by giving them space and time to process the claims of Jesus.
Make BETTER followers of Christ – We are called to live for Christ and honor God in everything we do. That means making life changes, which can be difficult for many of us. How to grow in our faith can be confusing to some, and yet, at JSB we feel we shouldn’t overcomplicate it. The process of “sanctification” or becoming more and more like Jesus involves four important areas:
BELIEFS to Learn
The Apostle Paul tells us in Colossians 1:10, “Live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” This means that doctrine, theology, and growing in what you know about God’s Word is incredibly important. Bottom line, in the long run, what you think and believe, always impacts how you live and what you feel.
ACTIONS to Implement
We read in James 1:22, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” Clearly, there are some things we should do to please God and grow in our faith. Praying, serving, reading and studying our Bibles, worship…these are all key actions we should be doing as followers of Christ.
ATTITUDES to Develop
In Philippians 2:5 we read, “In your relationships with one another, have the same attitude as Christ Jesus.” When you read the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10) and the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-34), you will see that much of what we are challenged to do is watch and develop the right attitudes. Not just what you do or what you know matters; your attitude also matters!
SINS to Eliminate
Living for Christ not only means adding good stuff to your life (beliefs, actions, attitudes), but also, eliminating bad stuff. We read in Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.”
If you are interested in growing in these areas, consider being a
part of our EQUIP CLASSES.​
OUR MISSION STRATEGY
We strive to make more and better followers of Christ by intentionally creating a healthy ministry environment in the various programs of JSB. We realize that we cannot “control” growth, but we can control or influence health. We have identified key Biblical characteristics of a healthy church and we are constantly evaluating and striving to improve in those areas, believing this will help us to more effectively make more and better disciples.
Our Mission Goals:​
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To help newcomers EMBRACE JESUS as their Lord, Savior, and Best Friend.
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To EQUIP BELIEVERS to live a life of faith pleasing to God.
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To EMPOWER EVERYONE to serve and make a difference.