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Following the Biblical model of the Church, and to aid in accomplishing its mission, we are committed to the following five purposes:
Mt. Spokane Church exists to bring people to Jesus and Membership in His family (Fellowship), develop them to Christ-like Maturity (Discipleship), and equip them for their Ministry (Service) in the church and life Mission (Evangelism) in the world in order to Magnify (Worship) God's name.
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Membership - To connect people to Christ and relationship with others. |
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"Just as there are many parts to our bodies, so it is with Christ's body. [5] We are all parts of it, and it takes every one of us to make it complete, for we each have different work to do. So we belong to each other, and each needs all the others." Romans 12: 4-5 (LB) |
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"For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints." Hebrews 6:10 (NASB) |
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Maturity - To instruct followers of Christ to maturity. |
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"…In the unity of our faith, and knowledge of the Son of God, we arrive at real maturity - the measure of development which is meant by 'the fullness of Christ'" Ephesians 4:13 |
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"For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him…should become like His Son…" Romans 8:29 (LB) |
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Ministry - To help believers find significance, purpose and fulfillment by serving in ministry. |
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"(God) has given… pastors and teachers to prepare God's people for works of ministry, so the Body of Christ may be built up." Ephesians 4:11-12 |
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"…for God is not unrighteous to forget your work… ministered unto the saints, and still do minister." Hebrews 6:10 (ASV) |
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Mission - To encourage believers to fulfill God's great commission in our community, country, and world. |
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"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 (NIV) |
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"And God has given us the privilege of urging everyone to come into His favor and be reconciled to Him… This is the wonderful message he has given us to tell others. We are Christ's ambassadors. 2 Corinthians 5:18b (NCV) |
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Magnification - To lead people in expressing love, joy, appreciation, and commitment to God. |
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"Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only." Matthew 4:10 |
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Pastoral Care - to provide emotional and life-needed support (2 Corinthians1:4) |
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Senior Pastor: Dr. Robert V. Smith (Pastor Bob) |
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Executive Pastor: Jim Trull |
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Community Bible Chapel Pastor: Danny Green |
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Administration - To provide administrative support for the church ministries (1 Corinthians 14:40) |
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Executive Administrative Pastor: Jim Trull |
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Community Bible Chapel Executive Administrative Assistant: Sherry Green |
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Administrative Assistants: Ken Allen, Donna Lehman, Karen Smith, Sherry Berto, Angie Nerren |
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Children's Ministries - To provide nurturing, growth, and also fun, Christian foundations for little ones (Matthew 18:3) |
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Children's Ministry Coordinators: David & Sherry Berto |
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- AWANA for kids - (Ages 2-11) |
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- Nursery (Ages 0-36 months) |
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Student Ministries - U-TURN - To provide a next-generation environment where our young people can fellowship with other Christians their age and learn how to deal with the challenges of life. Moreover, it exists for the purpose of winning, maturing, equipping, and empowering High School and Junior High age young people to become reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal is Christ likeness (1 Timothy 4:12) |
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Youth Pastor Josh Nerren |
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U-TURN Student Ministries (6-12grade) |
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