1 Our Vision A vision points us to where we are going. To see Long Island awakened to the glory of Jesus Christ.
2 Our Mission A mission defines how we will fulfill our vision. To REACH the lost, BUILD community, GROW disciples, SERVE our neighbors, and in all things WORSHIP God.
Biblical Faithfulness God has revealed himself through the prophets and through his Son, Jesus, the living Word. This Word continues to speak truth through the Holy Scriptures. Christians and the Church live under the authority of Scripture as our only rule of life and faith. We believe Reformed Theology—with its covenantal view of Scripture and emphasis on God’s sovereignty—provides the best summary and framework for interpreting it.
Christ-Centered Worship From beginning to end, the Bible presents God as the hero of the story: Creator, Redeemer, and Restorer. Jesus Christ is both God and man. His perfect life and sacrificial death are the only means by which we receive forgiveness and new life for God’s glory. As the Lamb of God who was slain and now rules over creation, Jesus is the focus of our worship.
Grace-Centered Community God created us for communion with others, yet sin draws us toward self-centeredness and isolation. The grace God gives in Jesus redirects us toward love of God and neighbor. A truly grace-centered community welcomes all kinds of sinners without judgment while encouraging its members to live holy, grace-transformed lives.
Missional Living We embrace God’s world mission and God’s way of mission, both locally and around the world. God is the ultimate missionary, pouring out his Spirit to bring people into his kingdom. To be missional means sacrificially bringing the truth of the gospel to our neighbors—together as a church and individually as members of Grace Church.
Prayer We desire lives of powerful and persistent prayer. We trust our sovereign Lord’s goodness, knowing he hears and acts for his glory. Prayer draws us close to God’s heart, where we enjoy his presence and submit to his will. It is both a privilege and a responsibility, and we seek God’s counsel in all that we endeavor.
Compassion We express compassion by meeting physical needs through ministries of mercy. Because God became man, he affirms both the physical and spiritual dimensions of humanity. Following Jesus, who taught truth and practiced his teachings, we actively engage our community with the gospel through both words and deeds.
Church Planting We yearn to see the Kingdom of God expand through the planting of churches until our Lord returns. Our goal is to plant thirteen churches on Long Island by 2030. With the Lord’s blessing, Grace Presbyterian Church will be a resource church with the leaders and financial strength to support church plants across Long Island.