VISION (WHAT?)

“Establish relevant churches in our communities and beyond.”

MISSION (PROCESS)

“BRINGING CHRIST TO PEOPLE ONE AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIP AT A TIME.
BEING DISCIPLES AND MAKING DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.
BEING A BLESSING TO OUR COMMUNITY.
DEPENDING ON THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR EVERYTHING.”

Culturally Relevant: By relevant we mean speaking their “language” and understanding their needs and culture without a judgmental or self-righteous attitude. This is accomplished only by being part of the community where we minister, in other words it is to know the need of our community and seek practical ways to meet them.

PVC Core values

Relationships

We believe that eternal change happens through loving relationships.

John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Community

We believe that discipleship happens through community as we are held accountable to lead authentic lives.

Acts 2:44- 47 “All the believers were together and had everything in common, selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need… They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people…”

Service

We believe that Jesus called all Christians to be His hands and feet in their communities.

John 13:12-17 “When he had finished washing their feet …he asked them, “Do you understand what I have done for you?”. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you… Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.”

Dependence on the Holy Spirit

We believe that only through a humble life of prayer God will empower us to do great things for His glory.

John 15: 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

Unity

We believe that Christ’s church transcends denominational and cultural barriers, to create a unified community of believers.

Revelation: 7: 9-10 “After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” John 17:20-23 “… I pray also for those who will believe in me…that all of them may be one, Father… may they be brought to complete unity”

Multiplication

We believe that the church must grow OUT. Acts 1:8

Simplicity

We believe that the Gospel message should be communicated in a simplepractical and tangible way. 2Cor: 2: 1-5

PHILOSOPHY: WHAT IS THE CHURCH?

As a child I always thought that the church was that building in the street corner with the cross on top and that you could not play soccer in its front yard because you got punish by God or chased away by the priest or pastor. Now I am convinced that the church happens outside of a building and it goes beyond Sunday mornings, perhaps the real church takes place between Sundays. It is because of this conviction that we have been intentionally seeking ways how we can be a blessing to others in the name of Jesus.-Pastor Dennis Leon

II Corinthians 5:14-15 “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.”

ACCOUNTABILITY

Pura Vida Church and the 360 Mission District are part of the Free Methodist Church. As a Church we are accountable to the 360 Mission District and its leadership. The 360 Mission District is accountable to the Latin America Area of the Free Methodist Church. As missionaries we serve as part of an international team accountable to Free Methodist World Missions.