::The Purposes & Goals of Fruit of the Vine::

Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision, (instruction in God's truth) the people perish…"

• A mission statement is a definition of the key objectives in a ministry. What we intend to do.
• A vision statement is an explanation of the specific direction and activities that a ministry will follow and use to fulfill the mission. How we intend to do it.

Our mission is based on two things:

• The Great Commandment: Matthew 22:37 says "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind."
• The Great Commission: Matthew 28:19,20 says: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."

As you can see there are two parts: A relationship and a work. Jesus' discourse in John 15 make it clear that our work is wholly dependent on our relationship with him. Therefore the work cannot be done without the relationship and the relationship can't exist without the work.

Mission:

The mission of Fruit of the Vine ministries can be summarized in five key verbs:

• 01: Love - the Lord God and our neighbor
• 02: Reach - the unsaved for Christ
• 03: Care - for the flock
• 04: Form - disciples of Christ
• 05: Plant - new churches

Vision:

To raise up a vibrant New Testament Christian Community through the un-compromised preaching of the Word, the untiring commitment to discipleship through servant leadership, melodious praise and worship, and loving community service.

To lead the multitudes of spiritually hungry and thirsty souls in Macapá to a vital relationship with the risen Lord Jesus Christ by the ministry of his Holy Spirit.

To cultivate significant relationships with the unresponsive and disinterested sinners in our community and tirelessly love them into the kingdom while engaging in spiritual warfare for the salvation of every soul that we meet.

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