Vision

at SSUMC-West we are  creating a community of faith and love where all people are becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Mission

To REACH people for Jesus Christ; to RAISE people to full maturity in Christ; to EQUIP people to serve Christ; and to SEND people to serve others on behalf of Christ.

Our Core Values

Biblical Teaching

2 Timothy 3:15-17 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. 17 It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.

Truth with Grace

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong.

14 And everything you do must be done with love.

Spiritual Formation

Ephesians 4:15 Instead, we will hold to the truth in love, becoming more and more in every  way like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.

Evangelism & Mission 

Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Real Community

Acts 4:32-33 All the believers were of one heart and mind, and they felt that what they owned was not their own; they shared everything they had. 33 And the apostles gave powerful witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God's great favor was upon them all.

Radical Hospitality

Hebrews 13:2 Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

Engaging Worship  

John 4:23-24 But the time is coming and is already here when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for anyone who will worship him that way. 24 For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth."

Passionate Prayer

Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.