Zion Lutheran Purpose and Principles

Zion has been very intentional and strategic about studying, praying and discussing what God wants us to be doing as a congregation. It has been our commitment to not just be a typical church. Rather, we want to be a congregation that is meaningful for people who participate AND useful to God and God’s work in the world. To keep our selves focused, we have the following Purpose and Principles:

Purpose:

We are grounded in Christ and sent to be a blessing.

Guiding Principles

As we continue the ministry of Jesus, when you see us at our best you will see us:

• Growing in faithfulness to be more Christ-like
• Honoring the image of God present in ourselves and each person we meet
• Caring and supporting one another with the love of Jesus
• Being grateful and generous to reflect God’s abundance
• Being visible and engaged to build relationships in the world around us
• Inviting and welcoming new people into Christian community
• Working with boldness to make a difference in God’s world