1. Covenant of Grace Presbyterian Church
Mission Statement:
“Loving God by celebrating, proclaiming and living the Gospel”.

2. Growth and Ministry Path
As Christians, we are
Called to Commitment
Called to Community
Called to Maturity
Called to Mission

3. 1. Call to Commitment Called to Christ, His Church, and Discipleship
Gospel-Centered Worship – Corporate
Believers are told to “sing to the Lord”
Non-believers are expected to be present in worship
Non-believers must find worship comprehensible
The Gospel is clearly seen in all elements
Kingdom-Centered Prayer
Personal Private Worship
Daily Devotion

4. 2. Call to Community Real practical and spiritual support for the trials of life. One-another ministry. God has made relationship essential to our spiritual growth.
Current situation: We are a regional church, meaning our church is in Elmhurst, but many of us live outside and commute to Elmhurst on Sunday.
Expanding each aspect of God’s Family: singles, married couples, and families
Building a welcoming and vibrant community
Friendship Evangelism – using our living space (homes, apartments) and community public places to reach out to neighbors, friends, and family for gathering to look at the Gospel in the Bible.
Show others what a Christian community is about

5. 3. Call to Maturity Helping all members grow as disciples of Jesus Christ in every season of life.
Current Situation: Complacency amongst Christians. A lack of desire to learn from God about the Christian life.
Core Leadership
Church leaders & leaders at home
Gospel-Transformed Leader
Servant-Leader
Leadership training - Discipleship, Sunday Afternoon Equipping seminars.
Nurture
Applicable Bible Study - nurturing spiritually and relationally. Small groups
Adult Sunday School, seminars and conferences.

6. 4. Call to Mission To see every members equipped and effectively participating in ministry to the full extent of their opportunities and spiritual gifts.
Outreach & Follow-up – Know the Gospel yourself and share the Gospel with others
Community
Networking – 7 areas
Mobilization – Commitment
Implementation
Attending church events and worship
Follow-up new comers
Gospel-presentation
Follow-Up/Discipleship – Maturity
Assimilation into church life – Community
Missions
Mercy

7. Growth in Attendance Now – 75 By the end of 2010 – 90