Vision Story
Seven years ago, we weren’t sure if this church would still be here. We were worn down and uncertain—but God was not finished with us. By His grace, we’ve experienced radical transformation: renewed relationships, restored mission, and a revitalized hope for what the church can be in Mount Holly and beyond.
Now, we are stepping into a new seven-year vision—one that builds on God’s faithfulness and calls us into deeper discipleship and community impact.
Our aim is to develop 500 flourishing disciples of Jesus—not simply attendees, but people being actively shaped by Christ. Disciples whose minds are being shaped by the Word of God, hearts being formed by the character of God, relationships increasingly marked by the Kingdom of God, and priorities being aligned with the mission of God.
This community of flourishing disciples is not gathered for comfort but deployed for transformation. Together, we will focus our lives and love on the 5,000 households within a one-mile radius of our church—bringing the light of Christ to every heart and home in our neighborhood. We believe that as God’s Kingdom takes root locally, it will bring salvation, justice, beauty, peace, and healing to our community. Each disciple will also serve as a beacon of light in their everyday spheres of influence—carrying the presence of Christ into workplaces, schools, families, and friendships.
This seven-year vision is not the finish line. It is the next faithful step—one that, by God’s grace, will position us for an even greater seven years to come, leading us into our 200th anniversary as a church rooted in Jesus and sent for His Kingdom.
Vision Goals for the next 7 years
A Disciple is someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and is on mission with Jesus.
Each of the 500 Flourishing Disciples is:
- Regularly reading and applying God's Word
- Faithfully stewarding their God-given time, talent, and treasures
- Missionally engaging their oikos/sphere of influence
Tools for becoming a flourishing disciple:
Discovery Bible Study
A Discovery Bible Study (DBS) is a simple, Spirit-led way to engage Scripture together. It emphasizes obedience, application and multiplication, not just information.
Discipleship
Triads
A Discipleship Triad is a small group of three to four people who meet weekly or biweekly for 60-90 minutes.
Discipleship
Communities
Men’s and Women’s groups meet Sunday Mornings at 8:45 am.
S.H.A.P.E
The Shape tool helps you discover God’s purpose in your life. Take the assessment to find out.
B.L.E.S.S
Discover How to Live on Mission Where You Already Are—Among the People God Has Placed in Your Path.
Financial Stewardship Classes
Financial Stewardship Classes are offered by our stewardship and finance team. Classes will be announced.
All 5000 homes within a 1-mile radius are relationally connected to a missional disciple with a relationship to FPC (one degree of separation)
We know their names, how to pray for them, and will be collectively praying for them each year
We will launch at least 7 kingdom impact initiatives positively affecting the physical, familial, psychological, environmental, financial, vocational, and/or educational needs in our community
Tools:
- Missional Dream Team
- Prayer Map
- Community Partnerships
Your Next Steps:
- Engage God's Word in Relationship
- Identify your oikos (relationship mapping)
- Begin BLESSing your oikos
- Identify your SHAPE and begin serving
- Prayer walk our neighborhood and meet our neighbors
- Fill out your confidential commitment card
- Tell others about the vision and invite them to participate