ST LOUIS METROPOLITAN CHURCH OF CHRIST
PURPOSE
Purpose reduces frustration because it allows us to forget about things that don't really matter. Isaiah 26:3 says that God "Gives perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in Him." A clear purpose not only defines what we do, it defines what we don't do.
Instead of trying to grow the Church with programs, we must focus on developing purposeful people with a process.
THE PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of the St. Louis Metropolitan Church of Christ is to encourage Christians to edify each other, exalt God in worship, be equipped in ministry and evangelize the community and the world.
AT ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN WE USE FIVE KEY WORDS TO SUMMARIZE CHRIST'S FIVE PURPOSES FOR HIS CHURCH.
ENCOURAGE
We incorporate God's family into our fellowship
EDIFY
We educate God's people through discipleship
EXALT
We celebrate God's presence in worship
EQUIP
We demonstrate God's love through service
EVANGELIZE
We communicate God's Word through sharing our faith