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We consider ourselves to be a Great Commission church. That is, our mission statement is the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20. These words were spoken to the very first church planters and we believe this is still Jesus Christ's commission for the local church. From these final words of Jesus Christ before His ascension, we draw three core values: Evangelism, Bible Teaching, and Prayer. EVANGELISM "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19 We believe the Bible teaches that before a person can be baptized, they must first make the decision to surrender their life to Jesus Christ. Salvation must come before baptism. So Christ's first expectation of the local church is that she win people to Himself. As a result we believe the local church and individuals should be driven by evangelism. BIBLE TEACHING "teaching them to observe all that I commanded you" Matthew 28:20 The local church is to provide sound biblical teaching. The Word of God is to be taught thoroughly and in its entirety. We believe that the Bible is completely trustworthy and without error. We believe it provides sufficient counsel for every situation in life. As a result, we believe the local church and individuals should be governed by the Bible. PRAYER "And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20 Jesus Christ offered His constant presence as the means by which the local church will be sustained in her efforts to win the lost and disciple the saved. The only means by which we have to access His presence is through prayer. As a result, we believe the local church is to be sustained through prayer. Northeast Houston will be driven by evangelism, governed by the Bible, and sustained through prayer.
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