What's Our Mission, Vision and Values?

Our Mission and Vision

Embracing the world around us with the love of Jesus Christ

We believe that God has called us together by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. He has done that in order to bless both us and our world through us.

We therefore believe that God has a unique vision for us as His people at this time.

We understand that vision to be growing the individual believer and the body of Christ through the combination of small groups and celebrative worship;

We understand that vision to be enabling people to become more Christ-like; thus resulting in a greater love for one another, creating the desire to reach those who are living without Christ in suburban southeast Cleveland and the motivation to contribute to the mission of the church;

In order to glorify God and make disciples of all people.

Our Values

In response to God's love and grace in His gift of Jesus Christ, we value:

The Bible as the source of God's unchanging truth for a changing world.
Jesus' commission of making disciples of all people, teaching them to obey all that He commanded.
Prayer.
Openness, compassion, and acceptance especially toward broken and hurting people.
The joyful celebration of the Christian life through the expression of worship, fellowship, praise, music, sacraments, and service.
The responsible use of God's gifts of time, talents, and material resources.
Personal and family spiritual growth.
The involvement of every member.

Trusting in Jesus's promise to be with us always.

Developed at the Leadership Retreat, October 13-14, 2000 by the members of Church Council.

St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 18000 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH, 44122