Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision
The vision of the American Presbyterian Church (APC) is
to develop, train, motivate, and uphold church leaders, whether
in local congregations or in more missional environments.
Mission
The American Presbyterian Church ordains and nurtures leaders to proclaim the Gospel, cultivate missional movements, and serve effectively in churches and various ministries.
Values
We’re a principle-based organization. Rather than rigid policies or extensive processes, we have principles that guide our thinking, drive our decisions, and keep us aligned with our faith and theology.
Our principles are rooted in expressed in the following six
People & Ministry Values.
People & Ministry Values
People Values
Connectedness to one another and our communities
Fun lived out in camaraderie and expressed in laughter
Accountability to one another as we embrace the gravitas of the responsibilities for our call
Ministry Values
Gospel Impact proclaiming the Good News of Christ, which gives new beginnings to a broken world
Theological Integrity rooted in the historic creeds (e.g., Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed) and Reformed confessions
Missional Flexibility allowing each minister to proclaim the Gospel through their unique gifts and talents given by God for the Body of Christ