Mission Statement
As a worshipping family, Fountainside Christian Fellowship exists to evangelize, equip and empower others to impact our community for Jesus Christ.
Rationale For Mission Statement
At least three passages of Scripture guided us in formulating the above statement:
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Matthew 28:18
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...
The above verses clearly teach that our mission includes:
making disciples
teaching disciples
baptizing disciples
equiping disciples
creating an environment that facilitates growth for disciples
We believe our Mission Statement succinctly incorporates all of these ideas
Core Distinctives
Who We Are
Expository in Preaching
Our preaching will not only highlight biblical themes, they will be shaped by biblical truth. Our preaching will be evangelical in theology and committed to a literal interpretation of the Scriptures.
Contemporary in Music
Every generation is entrusted with the responsibility to reach its generatin with the message of salvation. We believe we should use all the available means possible to accomplish this goal. Hence the need for contemporary approaches to ministry. This quest for relevance will be reflected in our international plan to reach this generation for Jesus Christ.
Creative in Evangelism
Like the Apostle Paul, our objective is to become Christians (1 Corinthians 9:22). Based on existing abilities within out church family, we will utilize literature, radio,the Internet and business luncheons to evangelize.
Innovative in Worship
Approaches to worship differ and we hope to recognize this in our weekly communion, our artistic expressions and our creative worship styles. We hope to maintain focus, excellence, awe, exultation and authenticity in our services.
Focused in Discipleship
Our weekly Home Bible Studies will be our primary forum for teaching believers. Studies will be systematic and within each group, believers will have opportunity for learning, sharing and caring. New believers will be guided through an intensive discipleship program intended to instill spiritual habits and to foster growth in Christ.
Authentic in Outreach
Following careful demographic studies, we will approach social outreach as a response to some of the primary needs within the community. Our social programs will be intentionally designed to serve, provide compassion, encourage and liberate people from cycles that deny them of human dignity.