At Rabbit Creek Community Church we believe that the purpose of the church is discovered in the Bible. We base our purpose on two Scriptures.
The Great Commandment: Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and Prophets hang on to these two commandments." Matthew 22:37-40 (NIV)
The Great Commission: Jesus said, "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)
Based on these passages our ministry emphasizes:
MEMBERSHIP (developing a relationship to God and to other Christians)
MATURITY (spiritual growth)
MINISTRY (giving back in service)
MISSION (sharing the good news)
MAGNIFICATION (worshiping God).
Think about it. These purposes meet the deepest needs we have. Membership gives me people to live with, Maturity gives me principles to live by, Ministry gives me a profession to live out, Mission gives me a purpose to live for and Magnification gives me a power to live on.