Blueprint
At APC we seek to build the local church (community of believers) according to God's blueprint. We believe that God has revealed in Scripture what He desires His people to become and the kind of House He desired to build. We see 10 aspects to God's blueprint for the local church, as depicted below.
| GOD’S BLUEPRINT FOR THE LOCAL CHURCH | ||||
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THE BRIDE In love with our Bridegroom God |
A HOUSE OF PRAYER AND WORSHIP Continuous worship and prayer |
THE TEMPLE OF GOD God dwelling among us and His glory revealed through us |
THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES Intimacy that births fruitfulness |
THE LAMPSTAND Our standing before Him makes us light in a dark world |
| THE BODY OF CHRIST We represent Him and carry out His purposes |
THE FAMILY OF GOD We live as His family here on earth |
THE PILLAR OF TRUTH We uphold truth in this world |
GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE We demonstrate Kingdom culture and values |
AN ARMY We overthrow the works and powers of darkness |
| THE EARLY CHURCH A prototype to follow and exceed |
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At APC we seek to build the House of God according to this blueprint by developing people and growing as a community in all of these 10 areas. All that we do, the Sunday sermons, the ministries and outreaches of the church express one or more facets of God's blueprint for the House of God.
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