Our Vision
We are becoming a people who welcome the curious, providing a safe place where each one can discover the real Jesus;
We are becoming a church made up of a network of small groups of people, who gather together for corporate worship;
We are becoming a people that celebrate life with Jesus, proclaiming the hope of God’s Word with relevance and conviction;
We are becoming a fellowship where people find healing and hope as they overcome painful experiences and addictions;
We are becoming a place where every believer finds fruitful, fulfilling ministry in the name of Jesus;
We are becoming a fellowship made up of people from every part of the world;
We are becoming a training and deployment agency for the fulfillment of God’s purposes on earth;
We are becoming a group of people who take the initiative to serve our Tri-Cities Community.
Calvary is becoming a healthy church
…that sends healthy Christians
…to a hurting world
…in the name of Jesus.
10 Dynamics of a Healthy Church
EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP - effective pastors and leaders multiply, guide, empower and equip disciples to realize their full potential in Christ and work together to accomplish God’s vision.
GIFT-ORIENTED MINISTRY - The Holy Spirit sovereignly gives to every Christian spiritual gift(s) for the building of God’s kingdom. We help believers to discover, develop and exercise their gifts in appropriate ministries so that the Body of Christ “grows and builds itself up in love.”
PASSIONATE SPIRITUALITY - Spiritual intimacy leads to a strong conviction that God will act in powerful ways. A godly vision can only be accomplished through an optimistic faith that views obstacles as opportunities and turns defeats into victories.
FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURES - The Church is the living Body of Christ. Like all healthy organisms, it requires numerous systems that work together to fulfill its intended purpose. Each must be evaluated regularly to determine if it is still the best way to accomplish the intended purpose.
INSPIRING WORSHIP - Inspiring worship is a personal and corporate encounter with the living God. Both personal and corporate worship must be infused with the presence of God resulting in times of joyous exultation and times of quiet reverence.
HOLISTIC SMALL GROUPS - Holistic small groups are disciple-making communities which endeavour to reach the unchurched, meet individual needs, develop each person according to their God-given gifts and raise leaders to sustain the growth of the church. Like healthy body cells, holistic small groups are designed to grow and multiply.
NEED-ORIENTED EVANGELISM - Need-oriented evangelism intentionally cultivates relationships with pre-Christian people so they can become worshiping and growing followers of Jesus Christ who are actively participating within the life of the church and community.
LOVING RELATIONSHIPS - Loving relationships are the heart of a healthy, growing church. Jesus said people will know we are his disciples by our love. Practical demonstration of love builds authentic Christian community and brings others into God’s kingdom.
ENGAGING MISSIONS – Jesus’ call to ‘go into all the world’ is answered by every follower of Jesus in their choice to either GO, or SEND. Missionaries whom we identify with will be actively supported through an engaging relationship.
PRACTICAL SOCIAL CONCERN – As though we were serving Jesus, we will take initiatives to alleviate people’s suffering - first in our community, then to the world. We will also have an active, positive influence upon Canadian society.
Qualities of Healthy Christians in Community
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GRACE - The individual appropriation of the saving work of Christ |
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Ephesians 2: 8-9 |
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GROWTH - The ongoing evidence of a changing life in pursuit of Christ-likeness |
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GROUP - Connections with others in significant relationships |
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GIFTS - Serving Christ’s body according to spiritual giftedness and passion |
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GOOD STEWARDSHIP - Honouring God financially in what we give and what we keep |
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A Healthy Church… Sending Healthy Christians…To a Hurting World
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Dynamics of a Healthy Church |
Dynamics of a Healthy Christian |
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Need-Oriented (Intentional) Evangelism |
Shares His or Her Faith |
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Practical Social Concern |
Servant, Christ-Like Attitude |
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Inspiring Worship |
Worshiper – Lover of God |
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Passionate Spirituality |
Spirit-Filled, Displays Fruit of the Spirit, Thirst for God’s Word |
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Loving Relationships |
Thankful, Grateful, Generous |
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Gift-Oriented Ministry |
Fruitful Ministry as Gifted |
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Holistic Small Groups |
Love for People, Seeks Fellowship |
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Empowering Leadership |
Teachable, Submissive to Christ and to Spiritual Leadership |
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Engaging Missions |
Kingdom Orientation (Priority) |
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Risk-Taking Faith |
Faith – Fear of the Lord, |
