The Future of Ohio Conference

Mission Statement

The mission of Ohio Conference of Mennonite Church USA

is to be a people and congregations

dedicated to

worship of, faith in and witness for

Jesus Christ.

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As God calls us to walk in the way of Christ,¹ the Holy Spirit empowers us to share the good news of Jesus.² Embracing an Anabaptist perspective, our prayer is that:

Our passionate worship flows from our confession of God as Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer,³
We have a vibrant faith in God as Lord of all, who is at work reconciling the world,⁴
Through our bold witness others will accept Christ as Savior and Lord.⁵

¹Mark 1:17; Luke 9:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew 5:3-16

²Acts 1:8; Matthew 23:19-20; John 1:12

³John 1:1-5; Genesis 1: Psalm 104; John 14:16-17

⁴John 3:16; Romans 8:18-23; Colossians 1:20

⁵Philippians 2:11; II Corinthians 5:18-20; Romans 10:9; Titus 3:4-7

Focus statement

In order to fulfill our mission, the focus of Ohio Conference is to support, connect and lead in ways that equip and empower our congregations to enlarge the faith community in obedience to Jesus Christ.

Focus areas

Mission: evangelizing and peacebuilding
Leadership development
Healthy congregational life

Ohio Conference's mission statement is now available for download in both PowerPoint and PDF formats.

Ohio Conference Mission Statement (PowerPoint)

Ohio Conference Mission Statement (PDF)

Disclaimer

Ann H. Leaman - ohioevangel@earthlink.net

Last updated: May 26, 2005