VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES Vision: The Lipa Evangelical Church, Inc. a responsible, empowered, self-reliant and caring community of Christian believers committed to the pursuit of a transformed church and society towards an bundant and meaningful life for all. Mission: The Lipa Evangelical Church, Inc. therefore, commits itself to the mission of establishing and uniting the community of faith for the proclamation of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ towards the transformation of both church and society. Affirmation/Objectives: We, the members of the Lipa Evangelical Church, Inc. affirming our common faith heritage and mission mandate, centered and founded in the Living Christ, cognizant of our diverse historical traditions and experiences, but sensitive to the problems and challenges of the contemporary society where we are located, do commit ourselves to the pursuit of the following life purposes: · to be a caring, sharing faith community learning and living out Jesus example as a servant-prophet to the people; · to transform our life-work as a church toward becoming a more effective witness to the church’s vision; · to be faithful Proclaimer of the Gospel of Shalom to and with the people; · to work in solidarity with all other sectors and groups in society, and with other faith communities who share with UCCP’s vision of society; · to continue to work for unity and reconciliation among our own people. |