WACC is guided by the 5 New Testament purposes given to the church by Jesus are best summarized in 2 great statements of Jesus.

The Great Commandment:

37 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”

Matthew 22:37-40 (NLT)

The Great Commission:

19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[a] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT)

Our 5 Purposes:

1. Worship

2. Fellowship

3. Ministry

4. Discipleship

5. Evangelism