Our Vision
Like a well-crafted bridge, our network of churches is amazing. Each church, each pastor, and each member is a unique and vital part of God’s kingdom work. Over the last three years, serving with the Sierra Baptist Association, I have come to see even more deeply just how amazing the churches are. That I get to work with such a great group of outstanding churches is an honor and a joy.
Our deepest desire for our association is that more and more of our churches will see the value of working together and take tangible steps to make that happen. We need each other, perhaps now, more than ever.
In trying to express our heartbeat, our vision, we affirm that we are “with the church, for the gospel.”
Notice the prepositions, ‘with’ and ‘for.’
With means we are together. We come around, we come alongside each other. We value each other. We connect with each other. We pray for each other. We serve each other. We assist each other. We build up each other.
For means purpose, action. Our purpose is to further the gospel in our region and beyond. We proclaim the gospel. We preach the gospel. We teach the gospel. We cherish the gospel. We do all this for the glory of God in Christ.
So, let’s get on our knees and pray, and then, let’s get up and get to work.
Let’s be on mission together.
Douglas Vaughan
Associational Mission Strategist for the SBA