Where We're Heading

Who We Are... And Hope to Become!!!

Making disciples who cultivate community, preach, teach, and heal
in the powerful name of Jesus Christ
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With God’s help, we are a community seeking to…

  • place our faith, trust, and allegiance in the triune God
  • rejuvenate our identity as God’s people called and sent to participate in God’s ongoing mission in the world
  • be disciples of Jesus Christ continually maturing in our faith as we live out the qualities made known to us in the life of Christ and the Bible 
  • be the church - a community of ministers and leaders understanding that membership equates to active participation in our life and ministry
  • undergo constant transformation and conversion to God’s Kingdom through the power of the Holy Spirit
  • grow in measurable and immeasurable ways

With God’s help, we will be a community that…

  • is gathered by God in corporate worship, hears God’s word, responds in vibrant praise and gratitude, and is sent by God into the world to represent God’s kingdom
  • is known more as a giving congregation than an asking congregation
  • has a balance between Inward-Focused ministries (those which strengthen and build up our own congregation) and Outward-Focused ministries (those which strengthen and build up our community) while always professing the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed
  • discerns the work of the Holy Spirit in the world around us in order to wrap our lives around such work
  • embraces a Kingdom-Focused mentality by looking for opportunities to partner with other ministries and congregations in the community for this greater and common purpose

With God’s help, our members will...

  • love, serve, and minister to each other while also extending our love, service, and ministry to the community and world
  • know our God-given gifts and be equipped to use them in ministry within and beyond our own church walls
  • embrace the “one-another” commands in Scripture
  • live in the world as citizens of God’s kingdom whose lives are a sign and foretaste of God’s Reign
  • be known by residents of Ashland County for our love of God & others; we will be seen in a positive light, known for our desire and efforts to help transform our community and world to better reflect God’s image

To Learn More...
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Muskingum Valley Presbytery