Passionately pursuing Jesus daily to reach one more.

Every mission statement is made up of 4 elements:

An Audience, an Approach, a Transformation, and a Result

• Our Audience: Anyone.

  • I see a Church that shouts you belong here.

• Our Approach: Reach one more.

  • I see a Church effectively changing the lives of those far from God.

  • I see a Church raising up passionate followers of Jesus.

• Our Transformation Process: Community and Relationships.

  • I see a Church building community and relationships.

• Our Result Is: A Church not afraid to step out in complete faith, taking over territories for the Kingdom of God.

System / Strategies

The system refers to the process of development of each individual within our mission.

• It answers the question: What we do?

The strategy serves the mission and works within the system.

• Answers the question: How will we succeed?

System

• Know God

• Break the Cycle

• Discover their Purpose

• Make a Difference

Sounds

Every culture, organization, and family has its own language or dialect.

Sounds are the “inside language” of our church.

• "Clarify & Verify." Leave no room for assumption.

• "Sit One, Serve One." Remember that we want Journey Church to be a place where you can both serve and be fed. Make it a priority to attend services regularly in addition to serving, so that you can continue to grow and be inspired.

• "Before you hit the piñata." Think things through before you act.

• "1.5x speed." We're going to do this faster than normal, but not so fast that communication breaks down.

• "We don't have a task to do but a team to build." The win is not getting things done but rather building teams that get things done. Anything can be handed off if handed off well.

• "Leaders made here!" We are intentional about growing the Dream Teamers into leaders.

• "You're important but not that important." We value you and ministry keeps going.

• "Don't fall in love with your seat on the bus." Be flexible. Your purpose (the bus) is bigger than your position and title (the seat).

• "Be a shepherd, not a cowboy." Shepherds "lead their flock." They inspire from the front with the "WHY" and yearn to take the flock to the open grass where they can thrive (they serve their flock). Cowboys "drive their cattle". They prod from behind using fear and force to push the cattle to slaughter (so they can serve their leaders).

• "Fall forward." Learn from your mistakes. Failing is unavoidable; learning is optional.

• "Is it a sin or is it a preference?" We will be united in our decisions, not our preferences.

• "Think lids, not ceilings." We understand that every problem has a solution, and if we think it doesn't (that we hit the ceiling)-then we are the problem and we must raise the "lid" (we must grow; or go, and make space for someone who can).

• "We don't practice on people." Because we pursue excellence we practice, rehearse, plan ahead, troubleshoot, and prepare before serving our guests.

• "Who is your plus one? (+1)" Who are you developing?

• "My privilege" When someone says thank you, rather than responding with "You're welcome" we reply with "My privilege" as a reminder of the opportunity we have to serve others and maintain a humble heart.

• "Clear is kind." Often times we avoid clear and direct communication because we think it is kinder to ourselves and others to "soften the blow." But in reality, we are being unkind, unfair and often manipulative. Clarity in leadership is an integral piece to building healthy teams and fulfilling our mission.