Grace Communion
Carterville, MO

Our Mission is to participate in the ministry of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit to redeem all humanity as he calls upon us to journey with Him to share His love, grace and message of hope to our community and beyond.  We will do this by exemplifying the command of Jesus Christ in His commission to all disciples to “…go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you...” (Matthew 28:16-20).  

 As a congregation of GCI (Grace Communion International), it is also our mission to be genuine examples of “Living and Sharing the Gospel” in every facet of our lives. We will do this by adhering to the greatest commandments found in Mark 12:30-31: 

1. Loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and body as we follow His direction.  
2. Loving our neighbor as ourselves as we venture out into our community meeting God’s reconciled ones and showing Christ-centered genuine care and concern to all we encounter.  

Our Vision focuses on the mission God has for our congregation. As a part of the body of Christ, we see ourselves continuing to grow as:

1. A ministry of inclusiveness - Being a family to each other and ALL whom the Lord will send to us to love by including them in our lives through the grace of God.  
2. A ministry of open hearts - Engaging our community for the sake of Jesus’ love for them; ready to receive them just as they are without compromising our Christian faith.  
3. A ministry of worship - Unafraid to be what Christ has called us to be and unashamed of Him, being faithfully ready to answer His calling in boldness.  
4. A ministry of healing - Being a safe place where human hearts can find rest and peace through the strength of Jesus’ love and the power of God’s Grace.  
5. A ministry of prayer - Constantly staying connected to our heavenly Father as we strengthen our relationships with Him and as we become faithful intercessors on behalf of those who seek Him.  With God’s help, we will continue growing as a faithful part of the body of Christ; being effective disciples God uses to bring humanity into the realization of who we all are: 

We are the Beloved, Reconciled, Adopted, Accepted and Redeemed Children of Almighty God!

For a detailed look into our beliefs, visit www.gci.org/aboutus/beliefs.

We believe that youth, that is young people of all ages, are very important to having a healthy future for the church. However, our young people are not just the future, they are the here and now. The youth ministry team at CFC (Community Fellowship Church) believes that our children are important beyond just being young, they are in prime position to learn all we have to offer as well. 

Our purpose is to:  

• Introduce our young people to an amazing Almighty Creator who desires to be in deep, loving relationship with them 
• To provide an atmosphere of encouragement and support as they encounter the world around them 
• To be the best cheerleaders for the parents of these young people as they help their children navigate the stormy seas of this life. 
• Encourage the leadership qualities in our youth who show or seek such qualities.

 We rely upon the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the scriptural texts of the Holy Bible, various materials from GCI's Generations Ministry site and the wisdom provided of many other youth mentors and associates to guide our ministry philosophy as we journey together in to the amazing future God has waiting for us all!