Reach the Jewish people of
Montgomery County and beyond;
Raise up reproducing, fully
functioning disciples;
Replicate small groups of caring,
committed believers;
Relay a messianic vision to the
next generation.
Reach (Jewish Evangelism) Raise Up (Disciplemaking) Replicate (Relationships) Relay (Continuity)
The above vision statement represents our core values at Son of David
Congregation, a community of Jewish and Gentile followers of the God of Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob. We exist to proclaim our Messiah and Lord, Yeshua. This, we
pray, will empower us to:
By presenting the Gospel in a culturally Jewish context, we seek to reach Jewish
friends, relatives, and acquaintances with the message of salvation. (Romans
1:16; I Corinthians 9:19-20)
In accordance with Messiah's "Great Commission," we seek to train
obedient disciples of Yeshua who are fully engaged in the Messianic Body, and
who are investing their spiritual gifts, abilities, and resources in service to
our congregation and our community. (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 4:11-16)
We will strive to produce an expanding network of havurot ("cell
groups" of 5-10 people each) in an effort to provide a setting for personal
caring, healthy accountability, deepening relationships and lay ministry
opportunities. (Acts 2:42-47)
For reasons important to both Jewish and Gentile believers in our congregation,
we will seek to preserve the Messianic testimony. Jewish congregants who cherish
their Biblical heritage and cultural identity will purpose to express and
transmit their faith in the context of their identity. Gentile congregants who
find meaning in the Jewish roots of Christianity will also endeavor to preserve
their unique testimony. Thus, with a view toward maintaining our cultural link
with the past, thereby demonstrating the faithfulness of God in preserving the
Jewish Remnant, we will strive to impart a Messianic vision to the next
generation. (Proverbs 29:18a; Romans 11:5)