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		<description><![CDATA[To bring glory to God by centering people on Jesus so that their lives can be transformed]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Our Mission</span></h2>
<blockquote><p><strong>To bring glory to God by centering people on Jesus so that their lives can be transformed.</strong></p>
<p>We believe this is what God want&#8217;s the most.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Our Values</h2>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Prayerful Dependence</strong><br />
In all things we depend on God to work out his plan in and through us for his glory by devoting significant time to prayer. (Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:6; Ephesians 6:18-20)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Authentic Worship</strong><br />
We offer every aspect of our lives – the good and the bad – to a loving and holy God, knowing that God knows all already, and that there is, therefore, no reason to hide or fake who we really are. (Romans 12:1; Matthew 22:37; 1 John 2:3-6)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Compassionate Evangelism</strong><br />
We want all people to know of the love God show in Christ, and we believe that showing love to others in practical ways, in tandem with declaring the gospel, is the best way for others to come to faith in Christ. (Luke 5:30-32; Matthew 25:34-40)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Intentional Multiplication</strong><br />
We think every believer is called to be purposefully and personally making disciples, and we think this works out to the multiplication of our Groups and our Gatherings . (Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Timothy 2:2)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Equipping every believer as a missionary</strong><br />
Every believer is called to share the gospel with those in circle of influence in a way that is understandable and meaningful within their culture. (Ephesians 4:11-13; Acts 1:8; Acts 17:16-31)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Small Group Communities</strong><br />
God intends for believers to grow in the context of close, personal relationships. Smaller Groups provide an environment of growth that is safe, secure, and supportive. (Acts 2:42-47; Romans 12:10; Galatians 5:13)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Servant Leadership</strong><br />
The way that Jesus modeled leadership is through service and having a servant heart. Those that lead should model this attitude and inspire others to serve. (Mark 10:42-45; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; John 13:14-17)</span></p></blockquote>
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<h2>Our Vision</h2>
<blockquote><p><strong>Our vision is to be a church that is:</strong></p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Investing</span> God’s love in people without expectation of return<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>
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<li>The need this meets = <span style="text-decoration: underline;">HELP</span></li>
<li>This requires that we share our <span style="text-decoration: underline;">RESOURCES</span>.</li>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Inviting</span> others to experience a relationship with Jesus
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<li>The need this meets = <span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOPE</span></li>
<li>This requires that we focus on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">RELATIONSHIPS</span>.</li>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Including</span> others into God’s family
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<li>The need this meets = <span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOME</span></li>
<li>This requires that we give and take <span style="text-decoration: underline;">RESPONSIBILITY</span>.</li>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p>
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<li><strong>Focusing only on three Regions:</strong>
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<li>Locally (every man, woman and child within a 10 mile radius of Centerburg)<strong> </strong></li>
<li>Regionally (every man, woman and child within a 30 mile radius of Centerburg)<strong> </strong></li>
<li>Globally (intentionally targeting only a few areas overseas)</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/8338206">The Origins of Center Pointe Church</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2847269">Center Pointe Church</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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