The Vision
This is the truth: You were created for a reason.
Too many times we wander through life looking for purpose hoping our “sonar” will lock onto something that we like. We just need a little help finding it. Right?
Here’s my issue with most self-help studies. They encourage you to “find yourself”, discover what motivates you, and get in touch with yourself. The problem is that when the thing we wrongly put our purpose in is wrecked, so are we.
Don’t get me wrong, I believe God put a talent and calling inside you to be used, but for a follower of Jesus, this talent or gift isn’t the starting place. “Finding yourself” isn’t where we begin. Let’s be honest, sometimes you are kind of miserable with yourself. So why would you spend more time finding you?
Instead, we follow the call of Jesus and lose ourselves to find Jesus. This flies in the face of our instincts, which is self-preservation. When we put our purpose in Jesus Christ, our purpose is indestructible.
Now ask yourself: What does self-preservation look like for me? The irony is that deep inside our being our hearts cry for more. But fear and comfort hold us back. Self-preservation is what comes easiest.
Sitting on the couch binge-watching is easiest. Staying in the wrong relationship is easiest. Not investing in your dream is easiest. There is no risk.
And sometimes we hate ourselves for it.
And we dread the mundane.
And we fear the chaos.
But in Jesus Christ, there is hope and a true way of living. There is Indestructible Purpose.
Mission Statement
All followers of Christ are called to mission for the glory of God.1
1. The resurrected Jesus desires for all people to be saved and discipled all over the world.2
2. Missionaries need support through relationships and resources to fulfill their biblical calling.3
3. The people of God can grow through praying for, giving to, and serving on the mission field.4
1 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV
2 “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 ESV
“who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:4 ESV
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 ESV
3 “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:11-12 ESV
“In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 9:14 ESV
4 “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;” Colossians 1:10 ESV
“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,” 2 Thessalonians 3:1 ESV
“For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord… But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also.” 2 Corinthians 8:3, 7 ESV
Leadership
Drew Killingsworth is a dedicated husband and the proud father of 5 in a blended family. He pastored for 18 years in Northwest Arkansas. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries from Ouachita Baptist University in 2005 and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University in 2019. He is a four-time state champion cross country runner and has coached 4 teams to state runner-up titles with numerous conference championships. In 2021 he completed a 140.6 mile Ironman Triathlon. He teaches high school in Northwest Arkansas. His passion is leading and motivating others to discover God’s plan for their lives.