MISSION STATEMENT OF

CALVARY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

of the NORTHERN LEHIGH VALLEY

Vision
(what the future looks like when we 'succeed')
Calvary BFC exists to glorify God by leading His people to be fully dedicated followers of Jesus Christ. (Mark 8:34-38, Acts 4:13)

Purpose
(Our calling, who we intend to serve, what we offer, what benefit they will derive)
By God's grace, Calvary BFC will glorify God by serving, submitting, and fellowshipping with Him as we provide opportunities for Christians to be involved in worship, evangelism, discipleship, and fellowship with each other. (Acts 2:42-47)

Core Values
(The convictions that will shape our decisions)

WORSHIP We worship God as supremely worthy with sincere hearts and according to biblical truth. This worship includes reading and preaching God’s Word, music, prayer, tithes and offerings, and the practice of the ordinances. (Psalm 96:7-9; Psalm 95:1-7; John 4:23-24; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 10:19-25; Revelation 5:11-13)

PREACHING We emphasize strong expository preaching of the Bible as the powerful and effective means that God uses to glorify His Son, honor His Word, edify His people, and save sinners. (Isaiah 55:10-11; I Timothy 4:13; II Timothy 3:14-4:5)

RELATIONSHIP We promote love and fellowship for all in the family of God, thereby strengthening Christian homes and marriages. (Psalm 133; John 13:34-35; Acts 2:42-47)

MATURITY We provide a program of Christian education and discipleship to promote spiritual growth for each age and level of spiritual maturity in our congregation. (Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Matthew 28:18-20; Colossians 1:28)

PASTORAL CARE We care for God’s people by a consistent program of pastoral counsel and oversight. (Jeremiah 23:4; Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:1-4)

COMPASSION AND MERCY We serve the physical and material needs of our congregation and our community. (Isaiah 58:6-7; Acts 6:1-4; Acts 20:35)

MISSION We advance the good news of Jesus in the Northern Lehigh area and the whole world through an active program of evangelism and missions. (Psalm 96:3; Mark 16:15; Revelation 7:9-10)

AUTHENTICITY We want to respond naturally to God, avoiding behavior that draws attention away from Him and to ourselves. "He (God) must become greater … and I must become less." (John 3:30)

GENEROSITY God is the giver of everything, so we willingly and generously give back to Him. “The generous man will prosper and be satisfied; he who refresh others will himself be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25)

JOY We encourage joyful expressions such as laughter, happiness and having fun together. ".. . Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD." (Psalms 144:15)

CHANGE We welcome change as God transforms us into a more effective force in our world. "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind... ."

Calvary BFC Elders

Rev. Clyde D. Bomgardner, Jr., pastor

Mr. Russell Ruch

Mr. Timothy Weaber