Vision Sunday
Every church needs moments where it lifts its eyes from the weekly rhythm and asks a deeper question: Why are we here? Not just why we gather. Not just why this church exists.
But why has God placed us here, in Parkland, at this time? Someone recently asked me, “What is Church for All Nations really all about?”
That’s an important question—and it deserves a clear answer. Vision brings alignment. It creates unity. It gives us a common language and shared direction. When vision is clear, sacrifice makes sense. Unity comes naturally. And the church moves forward with purpose.
At CFAN, our vision isn’t complicated or trendy. It’s not built around personalities or preferences. It’s built around one name—Jesus.
The apostle Paul said it this way in 1 Corinthians 2:1–2. He made a decision to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Paul could have impressed people. He could have leaned on intellect or eloquence. Instead, he chose clarity. Every vision begins with a decision.
And our decision is simple: we will be a Jesus-centered church. If Jesus isn’t the center, everything eventually drifts. But when Jesus is the center, everything finds its place.
Our vision is this: we are a church that pursues Jesus to reach our city and the nations.
Like David in Psalm 63, we are hungry for God. We want more than routine—we want His presence. We believe that when a church earnestly seeks Jesus, the impact naturally extends outward: Parkland, Tacoma, Puyallup, South Hill, and the nations. We don’t chase growth. We chase Jesus. And growth follows faithfulness.
That vision is lived out through our mission: to raise up disciples who follow Jesus to impact our world. We’re not building a crowd. We’re building people. Followers who know His voice, love His Word, and carry His presence into every space they enter. Jesus didn’t tell us to make attenders. He told us to make disciples. And discipleship is slow, relational, and deeply personal; It happens in homes, around tables, and in real life.
Vision without action stays theoretical. That’s why we’re committing ourselves to seven Kingdom priorities that shape how we live every day. From going after the one, to strengthening the home, to championing the next generation, these aren’t slogans. They’re assignments. I see a church that is for its city—a church serving outside its walls and discipling people in homes. A family of every age and background, united under one banner—Jesus. I see worship that’s alive, creativity that flourishes, and a people led by the Holy Spirit. I see generosity overflowing, missionaries sent, and generations walking together. I see hurting and lost people being reached by the faithfulness of God. And I believe the next 20 years will be greater than the last 20. The question isn’t whether you like the vision; the question is whether you’ll be part of it. Vision becomes reality when God’s people say, "Yes." It’s all about Jesus. And we want to say, "yes," to Him.
But why has God placed us here, in Parkland, at this time? Someone recently asked me, “What is Church for All Nations really all about?”
That’s an important question—and it deserves a clear answer. Vision brings alignment. It creates unity. It gives us a common language and shared direction. When vision is clear, sacrifice makes sense. Unity comes naturally. And the church moves forward with purpose.
At CFAN, our vision isn’t complicated or trendy. It’s not built around personalities or preferences. It’s built around one name—Jesus.
The apostle Paul said it this way in 1 Corinthians 2:1–2. He made a decision to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Paul could have impressed people. He could have leaned on intellect or eloquence. Instead, he chose clarity. Every vision begins with a decision.
And our decision is simple: we will be a Jesus-centered church. If Jesus isn’t the center, everything eventually drifts. But when Jesus is the center, everything finds its place.
Our vision is this: we are a church that pursues Jesus to reach our city and the nations.
Like David in Psalm 63, we are hungry for God. We want more than routine—we want His presence. We believe that when a church earnestly seeks Jesus, the impact naturally extends outward: Parkland, Tacoma, Puyallup, South Hill, and the nations. We don’t chase growth. We chase Jesus. And growth follows faithfulness.
That vision is lived out through our mission: to raise up disciples who follow Jesus to impact our world. We’re not building a crowd. We’re building people. Followers who know His voice, love His Word, and carry His presence into every space they enter. Jesus didn’t tell us to make attenders. He told us to make disciples. And discipleship is slow, relational, and deeply personal; It happens in homes, around tables, and in real life.
Vision without action stays theoretical. That’s why we’re committing ourselves to seven Kingdom priorities that shape how we live every day. From going after the one, to strengthening the home, to championing the next generation, these aren’t slogans. They’re assignments. I see a church that is for its city—a church serving outside its walls and discipling people in homes. A family of every age and background, united under one banner—Jesus. I see worship that’s alive, creativity that flourishes, and a people led by the Holy Spirit. I see generosity overflowing, missionaries sent, and generations walking together. I see hurting and lost people being reached by the faithfulness of God. And I believe the next 20 years will be greater than the last 20. The question isn’t whether you like the vision; the question is whether you’ll be part of it. Vision becomes reality when God’s people say, "Yes." It’s all about Jesus. And we want to say, "yes," to Him.
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