The foundational Scripture of The All Nations Churhc is found in Isaiah 2:2-3 which clearly declares the vision and mission of the ministry. Isaiah declares:
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and All Nations shall flow unto it. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. Our ministry vision expressed with three core values:
*Connect – Living Life in Community
Living life in community is the only way to live life. Doing life with others helps us to connect in community, focus on others, and establish meaningful relationships. Jesus had a team He "did life" with. He ate with them, walked with them, and ministered with them. He developed meaningful relationships with them and developed a strategy through which all humankind could be reconciled. Why is it that modern-day Christians have such a hard time doing anything other than going to a church service? The early church connected in very natural, organic ways: "Every day they continued to meet together in one another's homes as well as in their large temple gatherings. Here at ANC, we want to develop communities that exist within our congregation Lay Groups which are known as “United Nations”. Within this context, small groups will meet periodically in homes, Starbucks, parks, or wherever they can gather. In these small groups, the focus is on worship, fellowship, teaching, Serving, and outreach.
*Grow – Moving to the Next Dimension
Jesus "grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52 NIV). Once you have connected in relationship within the All Nations Church
it is time for you to grow! According to 2 Peter 3:17-18, there are two areas to grow in: Grace and knowledge.
*Serve – It's All About Others
Serving enables us to use our gifts in the body of Christ and in the world so we can become all God has created us to be. We are used as weapons in God's hand to do great exploits and accomplishments for His kingdom. God has connected you to ANC to be a vital part of changing lives and shaping the destinies of those around you. From our Worship & Arts Ministry, Men & Women Ministries, Nu Movement College Ministry and to our children’s ministry, lay groups, and outreach ministries, there is a place for everyone to serve. CONNECT*GROW*SERVE
