statement, like the commander’s intent in the military, tells anyone who needs to make a decision the purpose, goal and desired end state the church is committed to achieving. It’s not a motto or a marketing statement. It’s not a wish or a vision. It is more than an expedient target (“we need to grow our budget a bit”) or an idealistic dream (“To share the gospel with everybody on earth”). It’s a clear purpose and reason for being that comes out
