Vision & Mission

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Mission

The Academy’s mission is to Advocate, Celebrate, Teach and Serve small membership churches as it empowers their ministries to serve their communities and the world.

Vision

Small membership churches thrive.

Goals and objectives

The Academy does not produce ministers that fit into a singular mold. Each minister has a different set of gifts, and each church has a different set of needs. With that in mind, the Academy’s goals are:

Help lay persons and churches focus on God’s call in their situation. By the end of the programs lay persons are able to articulate their call and gifts, and churches are able to claim their God given mission.
Help lay persons proclaim the love and hope of Jesus Christ in their communities. Lay persons and churches are able to share with their communities in ways they can hear God’s redeeming love and grace.
Develop the foundation for future learning and growth. Lay persons and churches develop a love to grow in Christ.