Vision 2020

Question #1—Why do we exist?

Tonight’s Goals…• To begin working towards a Biblically clear, succinct,

and passionate answer to the question, “Why does HBC exist as a church?”– Biblical (Duh!)– Clear (Geico Rule: So easy a caveman…)– Succinct (KISS=Memorable)– Passionate (Don’t bother if you’re not bothered)

Index Card Exercise• On the index card at your seat, please answer

the following question in one sentence…–Why does HBC exist as a church? (2-3

minutes)–Please share your answer with your table–Discuss any similarities in your answers

Index Card Exercise (Next Step)• As a table, please answer…–Why does HBC exist as a church?–One answer per table

Let’s Go to the Good Book• As a table, please read the following passages and

answer the question below…–Matthew 22.37-40–Matthew 28.19-20

What is the purpose of a church according to Christ?

The Purpose of the ChurchMatthew 22

• Love God• Love People• Love Oneself

Matthew 28

• Go Make Disciples• Baptize• Teach

COMPAREJesus’ Words• Love God• Love People• Love Oneself• Go Make Disciples• Baptize• Teach

Table Answers

COMPARE #2Jesus’ Words• Love God• Love People• Love Oneself• Go Make Disciples• Baptize• Teach

HBC Constitution• To be a dynamic organism

empowered by the Holy Spirit to share Christ with as many people as possible in our church, community, and throughout the world

DOES OUR CONSTITUTIONALLY STATED PURPOSE DO THE TRICK?

HBC’s Current Stated Purpose1. Is it Biblical? (DUH Principal)2. Is it clear? (Geico Principal)3. Is it succinct? (KISS Principal)4. Is it fueled by passion? (The “Don’t Bother if

You’re Not Bothered Principal”)

• Our purpose must burn deep within our bones• If it doesn’t fire you up, there’s a

problem!!!