Building the Vision
A Message from the Pastor:
In the movie, The Lion King, King Mufasa spoke some words to his son, Simba, after he had run away from his destiny. Mufasa said, “You are more than you have become.” I saw the movie years ago and have never forgotten that line. I thought then and now, what a message to the church!
God has a dream for Highland Colony Baptist Church. From the time that first group of worshipers met a little over twelve years ago, His vision for us has been emerging. Today, the vision God continues to give provides direction and energy. In short, the vision is big; a church intentionally reaching into this community where some 60% have no church affiliation, a ministry tapping the most fertile evangelistic field … children, a place where authentic worship is paramount and hundreds, if not thousands are drawn every week to meet with God, an environment where children, students and adults are helped on their journey to a mature and engaged faith … even an opportunity to speak to the nation.
We have the vision from God. Now, we must build the vision. This vision will only be an empty dream if we don’t act. The information you will see in these pages will help you to understand what we need to accomplish. The challenge is great, the task is daunting, and the risk is high. This is big, but not too big for God and His faithful people.
A building is not the vision, but a tool for accomplishing it. As we build the vision, will you pray about the sacrifice that God desires you make? We can do this! With God’s help, we can.
What is Highland Colony Baptist Church to become? May we never hear the words from our King, “You are more than you have become.” Let’s not run from our destiny. Come! Build the vision with us!
Jay