Core Values, Vision,
and Mission
CORE VALUES
CORE VALUES
1. We value faithfulness to the Holy Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions.
1. We value faithfulness to the Holy Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions.
2. We value a Christ-centered ministry.
2. We value a Christ-centered ministry.
3. We value the Sacraments.
3. We value the Sacraments.
4. We value Discipleship.
4. We value Discipleship.
5. We value Missions.
5. We value Missions.
6. We value life-long Christian Education.
6. We value life-long Christian Education.
7. We value our Christian Day School Ministry.
7. We value our Christian Day School Ministry.
8. We value the Priesthood of all Believers.
8. We value the Priesthood of all Believers.
9. We value inviting and accessible facilities.
9. We value inviting and accessible facilities.
10. We value excellence in worship and worship music.
10. We value excellence in worship and worship music.
Adopted 9/9/2014
Amended 5/12/2020
VISION
VISION
The Vision of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is:
The Vision of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is:
1. That “…all people are to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:4
1. That “…all people are to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:4
2. That all members are active in becoming disciples of Jesus Christ.
2. That all members are active in becoming disciples of Jesus Christ.
3. That, using Christ as the example, we will be a discipleship oriented congregation focused on learning from Christ so that we may teach and serve others.
3. That, using Christ as the example, we will be a discipleship oriented congregation focused on learning from Christ so that we may teach and serve others.
4. That we will be a compassionate congregation seeking to meet the physical and spiritual needs of all people we contact.
4. That we will be a compassionate congregation seeking to meet the physical and spiritual needs of all people we contact.
5. That we will be intentional in Christ’s shared ministry, that is, we will order our days and deeds in an effort to fulfill the great commission and live under the grace of God.
5. That we will be intentional in Christ’s shared ministry, that is, we will order our days and deeds in an effort to fulfill the great commission and live under the grace of God.
6. That we will be a missional congregation, witnessing to the Truth of God in Jesus Christ.
6. That we will be a missional congregation, witnessing to the Truth of God in Jesus Christ.
Adopted 9/23/2014
Amended 5/12/2020
MISSION
MISSION
1. A disciple of Christ:
1. A disciple of Christ:
a) believes His teaching, Matthew 10:24
a) believes His teaching, Matthew 10:24
b) rests on His sacrifice, Luke 14:26, 27, 33
b) rests on His sacrifice, Luke 14:26, 27, 33
c) imbibes His Spirit, John 6:69
c) imbibes His Spirit, John 6:69
d) imitates His example, James 1:22
d) imitates His example, James 1:22
e) is a student of His Word, and 2 Timothy 3:16, 17
e) is a student of His Word, and 2 Timothy 3:16, 17
f) is known by their Christian love for one another Matthew 7:16
f) is known by their Christian love for one another Matthew 7:16
2. We pray that the Holy Spirit make us instruments of his peace, both as a congregation and as individuals.
2. We pray that the Holy Spirit make us instruments of his peace, both as a congregation and as individuals.
Adopted: 4/1/2014