Our Mission
Connecting People with Jesus
Our Vision
Connecting people with Jesus by nurturing faith, building relationships, and serving neighbors.
Nurturing Faith
Building Relationships
Serving Neighbors
We are saved by grace through faith to receive God's gift of life in salvation (Eph. 2:8.) Therefore, we nurture our faith through worship, prayer, Bible Study, fellowship, discipleship, and service to grow closer in our relationship with Him and one another.
God sends us to make disciples (Matt 28:19.) We do this by building trust and establish relationships with those we connect with in our daily lives. By building relationships in our workplaces, schools, communities and beyond, we can share the stories of how Jesus has impacted our lives so our neighbors experience the love of Christ.
We were created in Christ to do good works (Eph 2:10.) Therefore, we purposely strive to discover the needs of our neighbors and seek to make a difference in their lives through compassion, support, and service in times of need and celebration. The people of St. Stephens do not exist for themselves. God has blessed us to be a blessing.
Our Values
We are People of Prayer
Prayer is our first priority. We are all connected to Jesus and believe He can do more than we ever ask or imagine. (Ephesians 3:20; Matthew 11:28)
We are Joyful Worshippers
We worship in spirit and truth. Regardless of style or location, we seek to honor and praise God with our whole heart. (John 4:23 Psalm 118:24)
We are Disciple-Makers
We nurture disciples of all ages and stages of life. (Matthew 28: 19, Mark 16:15)
We are Kingdom-Driven
We seek to grow the whole Christian church on Earth as it is in Heaven. When it comes to making disciples, our battle is against sin and satan, not other congregations. (Ephesians 6:12; Acts 28:31)
We are Everyday Missionaries
We connect people with Jesus where we live, learn, work, and play. (Acts 2:42-27; Romans 10:14-15; Luke 10:2)
We are Servant Leaders
We love our neighbors by serving , supporting, encouraging, and celebrating with them. (Luke 10:29-37; Ephesians 2:10)
We are Faithfully Generous
We believe we are immeasurably blessed to be a blessing with our Responsibilities, Relationships, and Resources. (Acts 20:35; Ephesians 3:20)