In our Bible, Solomon records these words in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” Briefly, Solomon’s wise and profitable words still hold true for the people of God today. If there is no revelation of God’s will and purpose, we perish.

I have a vision for the Holy Mount Calvary M. B. Church. It’s a revelation from God to build the body of Christ for the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:10-11). The vision is twofold, “Physical and Spiritual.” There are short-term goals as well as long term goals.

First, physically, I want very greatly for the congregation to be in our new edifice. Our space has become limited, it’s hard to house our many ministries. I believe we will move in God’s own time. I envision Holy Mt. Calvary becoming a holistic center of helps for its members. A church where the members can receive a variety of helps. So, the staff and myself must develop supportive ministries.

In the very near future, Holy Mt. Calvary will have an educational center, where our children can come and be tutored in different subjects. Other areas of concern will be in the writing of resumes, job interviews, computing, and verbal skills. A low cost day care center will be developed for the children of our parents who work.

The physical growth of the Church is of course based on the Great Commission found in Matt. 28:18-19. Within those verses, lie the biblical grounds for Church growth. The mandate is given by Jesus, “Go, Tell, and Teach”.

Secondly, the Lord is leading me to five areas of focus for the spiritual growth of the Church:

(1) Evangelism: The Lord said, “Go, I’ll be with you even unto the end of the world.” All Christians are called and commissioned to go. Its message is direct and firm. We have an assignment to go and make disciples. We are not to be complacent in our salvation, but carry the Gospel message to anyone who wants to hear and effect a change.

(2) Discipleship: teach them, make disciples/learners of Christ. A Christian who is brought into the teachings of our Lord is fitted for the work of the ministry.

(3) Supportive Ministries: Dr. Michael Landsman in his book “Supportive Ministries” gives some great insight on supportive roles. He says, “you must look among yourselves”(Acts 1:15-26). He further lays down four principles. (a.) Realize you are called of God. (b.) Make a quality decision to fulfill that calling.(c.)Whatever your hands find to do, do it. (d.) Do not walk in another man’s calling.

(4) Fellowship: The book of Acts is considered to be the book of the beginning of the “Early Church.” The followers went from house to house and fellowshipped with each other. The Lord’s Supper was even shared house to house. I’m not suggesting that we revert back to that way, but that we consider the spiritual welfare of the members. This is not just the Pastor’s job but should be every member’s concern. Another thing I noticed in the book of Acts, the church took care of the sick and shut-in who could not worship with the group. I’m purposing that the Mission, Matrons, Deaconesses, Deacons, Sisterhood, and Ministers come together and form a Missionary circle called “Church In The Home.” Our Outreach Ministry needs improving. Presently I’m working to change the leadership of that group so that we can carry out our Lord’s intention, “making disciples.”

(5) Worship: This is essential to the spiritual wholeness of the body of Christ. The 150th Division of Psalms states, “let everything that has breath praise/worship the Lord.” We must worship Him who has blessed us all. Sunday morning is a time for worship and thanksgiving for the daily provisions.

Catch The Vision

Reverend Dr. Leonard E. White, Pastor