A Statement of Our Mission, Vision and Values

Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Mission Statement

Faithfully growing and working together in Christ
Serving God and our community
Sharing in fellowship

(Philippians 3:12-14; Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 15:58)

Vision Priorities

Worship
  • We will have enthusiastic, joyful services with music that allows everyone to feel welcome and able to worship God. (Psalm 100)

  • We will have energetic, vital worship opportunities which will involve the entire congregation. (Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 100 - 150)

Discipleship
  • We will have a Christian Education program that is sustainable, interactive, relevant and biblically grounded so that people of all ages may grow as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. (Luke 5:1-11; 27-32)

Evangelism
  • We will have a program for bringing in new members and have a formal new members program in place. (Matthew 28:18-20)

Service
  • We will have youth representation on decision – making committees of Chalmers.
    (1 Timothy 4:11-16)

Fellowship
  • We will have a congregational culture which provides intentional opportunities for building Christian fellowship and for fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. (Philippians 2:1-2b; Matthew 9, Luke 10:27)

Values

Biblically Grounded Ministry 2 Timothy 3:16
Christ Centred Ministry Ephesians 2:8, 9; Gospel of Luke
Charity Luke 10:27
Faithfulness 2 Timothy 1:1-9
Openness to Change Isaiah 42:6-9
Commitment John 21:15-17
Joy in Ministry Psalm 100; Isaiah 42:10-12
Spiritual Growth Galations 5:22-25
Sense of Community 1 Peter 2:4-10
Teamwork 1 Corinthians 12
Encouragement Hebrews 10:19-25
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