The Salvation Army - Eastlakes Mission & Vision Statement THE VISION: To be a THRIVING CHURCH, growing together in Christ and reaching out to others in our world. We want to be healthy through; INSPIRING WORSHIP SERVICES HOLISTIC SMALL GROUPS PASSIONATE SPIRITUALITY EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP NEED ORIENTED EVANGELISM GIFT ORIENTED MINISTRY LOVING RELATIONSHIPS FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURES And GOOD STEWARDSHIP OUR PURPOSE. We exist to SAVE SOULS, GROW SAINTS and to SERVE SUFFERING HUMANITY. Our EASTLAKES " 5 BIG GOALS" are that We Will           EVANGELISE OUR MISSION FIELD   - Acts 1 verse 8 EXALT OUR MASTER   -  Psalm 34 verse 3 ENCOURAGE OUR MEMBERS  -  Ephesians 2 verse 19 EDUCATE FOR MATURITY   -  Ephesians 4 verses 12,13 EQUIP FOR MINISTRY  - Ephesians 4 verse 12 Our CORE VALUES We Value · Biblical Teaching and Preaching, and its relevance for today · Reaching lost people in our community, helping them develop a personal relationship with Christ · Spiritual growth via small group communities, including fellowship, fun and prayer, developing trust, relationship, accountability and prayer. · The importance of individuals reading and understanding the Bible, thus learning from God · Members being committed to the ministry of our church through the most effective use of the God given gifts and talents of our people in all areas of the life of our church. · A community of love, acceptance, forgiveness and generosity · Dynamic and creative worship of God in all areas of our life · Discipling existing Christians · Good financial stewardship and accountability. · Our people taking responsibility in ownership of this their local church. · World wide mission.