This message is Part 3 of the series “The Heart Of LifePointe Church” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message we about the FUEL that drives a purpose driven church and the importance of understanding our purpose, mission and vision. The message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, August 14, 2016.

1. THE HEART OF LIFEPOINTE
CHURCH
Part 3 - Sunday, August 14, 2016
Pastor Chuck Bernal
LIFEPOINTE CHURCH – OUR
PURPOSE STATEMENT
A purpose statement is the whyof ministry. Why does your ministry exist? Why was it
created? Why does it operate? For anyBiblical ministry,the whyispretty simple: weare here to
fulfill theGreat Commission.
“The why must exist before the how can make sense to others.” (Doug Fields)
A great commitment to the great commandment
and the great commission
will build a great church.
(Rick Warren – The Purpose Driven Church)
THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS & THE GREAT
COMMISSION
“Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “‘You
must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first
and greatest commandment.A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The
entire lawand allthe demands of the prophetsare based on these two commandments.” (Matthew
22:36-40 –NLT)
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and
the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.
And be sure ofthis: I amwith you always,even tothe end of the age.” (Matthew28:19-20 –NLT)
LIFEPOINTE CHURCH – OUR MISSION STATEMENT
A mission statement is thehow of ministry. Your philosophy of ministry is defined out of your
mission. Once you are clear on your purpose, your mission statement is how you target that
purpose to accomplish it. Amission statement defines the “end result” of the church’sministry.
The problem is that most churches are pretty unclear about what it’s meant to be all about. Too
many mission statementspresume that the church exists to be a nice, safe, do-good-things kind
of organization,but that’s hardlythepicture Jesuspainted of“hischurch”.Ultimately the church
doesnot exist to do goodthings,it existsto impact theworldandchangelives.
To point ______________ people to an __________________ life in Jesus
Jesus said, “Iam the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Fatherexcept through me .
. . I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.”
(John 14:6,10:10 –NLT/Msg)
LIFEPOINTE CHURCH – OUR VISION STATEMENT

2. The vision statement is the where question. Not so much where you are right now, but where
you are going, who you are becoming. Avision isthe ideal picture in yourmind, and in the minds
of your people, about what your ministry should look like. A clear vision helps to empower your
purpose. It shows the desired end result and so provides the motivation to work toward that
goal. A clear vision gives meaning to your mission. It gives you something to aim for, and helps
you to see that target clearly as you strive to reach it. A vision isthe ideal. It’s the goal. It’s the
dream. The vision question isthis:
Vision is not theabilityto foretell thefuture. Vision is the ability to see an opportunity in the
current circumstance and jump on it.
In light of our purpose and mission, WHAT SHOULD OUR CHURCH LOOK LIKE?
DO YOU KNOW THE
LifePointe’s vision is to bring people to membership in
God’s family, develop them to Christ-like maturity, equip them for theirministry in the church
and theirlife missionin theworld in order to magnify God’sname.
LifePointe is here to S____________________________ God’s family (FELLOWSHIP)
LifePointe is here to C____________________________ God’s presence (WORSHIP)
LifePointe is here to O________________________________ God’s love (MINISTRY)
LifePointe is here to R____________________________ God’s truth (EVANGELISM)
LifePointe is here to E__________________________ God’s people (DISCIPLESHIP)
PURPOSE – MISSION – VISION: WHY THESE MATTER
Why are these three things necessary? Because without them, no church has what it takes to
reach and see lives changed for Christ. Without purpose, mission and vision, all you have is
programs. The problem? Programs only work for a while. One day, the fad will change, the
program will become ineffective, or people will simply grow tired of it or out grow it. What you
win people with is with is what you will win them to. If you win them with programs, then they
will move on to a bigger and better one. But if you win them with an authentic ministry that is
clearly defined and centered on Christ and his Word, then you’ll see a great impact in the
Kingdom.
To point common people to an uncommon life in Jesus
LifePointe is here to StrengthenGod’s family (FELLOWSHIP)
LifePointe is here to Celebrate God’s presence (WORSHIP)
LifePointe is here to OfferGod’s love (MINISTRY)

3. LifePointe is here to Reveal God’s truth (EVANGELISM)
LifePointe is here to EquipGod’s people (DISCIPLESHIP)