June 22nd, 2026
by Micah Bossworth
by Micah Bossworth
At Ridge Point, our mission statement is simple:
We exist to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost.
Now, those aren't just words we came up with in a planning meeting. They flow directly from the mission that Jesus gave His church before He ascended back to heaven.
In Acts 1, we see that Jesus gathered His disciples and prepared them for what would come next. They were asking questions about the future, but Jesus redirected their attention to something more important. Instead of focusing on what they didn't know, He reminded them of what they did know. And even more? On what they were called to do.
In Acts 1:8, Jesus said:
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
When we compare Acts 1:8 with Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:15, we find the mission statement of the church.
We exist to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost.
Now, those aren't just words we came up with in a planning meeting. They flow directly from the mission that Jesus gave His church before He ascended back to heaven.
In Acts 1, we see that Jesus gathered His disciples and prepared them for what would come next. They were asking questions about the future, but Jesus redirected their attention to something more important. Instead of focusing on what they didn't know, He reminded them of what they did know. And even more? On what they were called to do.
In Acts 1:8, Jesus said:
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
When we compare Acts 1:8 with Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:15, we find the mission statement of the church.
A Mission Focused on Jesus
The central focus of Jesus' commission is Jesus Himself!
The disciples were sent by Jesus, empowered by Jesus, instructed to testify about Jesus, and called to teach others to follow Jesus, identify with Jesus in baptism, and live under the instructions of Jesus. The mission wasn't about building their own platform, creating an organization, or establishing their own legacy. It was about making Christ known.
This is why our mission begins with elevating Jesus.
Colossians 1:15-18 says:
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
Everything we do as a church should point people to Him. The mission of the church is all about Jesus. It is all because of Jesus. And it is all for Jesus. He is the Savior we proclaim, the Lord we worship, and the foundation upon which the church is built.
The disciples were sent by Jesus, empowered by Jesus, instructed to testify about Jesus, and called to teach others to follow Jesus, identify with Jesus in baptism, and live under the instructions of Jesus. The mission wasn't about building their own platform, creating an organization, or establishing their own legacy. It was about making Christ known.
This is why our mission begins with elevating Jesus.
Colossians 1:15-18 says:
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
Everything we do as a church should point people to Him. The mission of the church is all about Jesus. It is all because of Jesus. And it is all for Jesus. He is the Savior we proclaim, the Lord we worship, and the foundation upon which the church is built.
A Mission that Equips Believers
Jesus didn't simply tell His followers to make converts. He told them to make disciples.
The way Matthew records the Great Commission calls believers to teach others to obey everything Christ commanded.
Matthew 28:19-20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
The goal is that people come to faith, of course! But it's more than that. The goal is that they continue growing in faith.
That is why part of our mission is to equip believers.
We want people to grow in their understanding of Scripture, deepen their relationship with Christ, and learn to live faithfully as His disciples. This happens through the preaching of God's Word, personal discipleship, community, and everyday obedience to Jesus.
The way Matthew records the Great Commission calls believers to teach others to obey everything Christ commanded.
Matthew 28:19-20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
The goal is that people come to faith, of course! But it's more than that. The goal is that they continue growing in faith.
That is why part of our mission is to equip believers.
We want people to grow in their understanding of Scripture, deepen their relationship with Christ, and learn to live faithfully as His disciples. This happens through the preaching of God's Word, personal discipleship, community, and everyday obedience to Jesus.
A Mission that Evangelizes the Lost
Jesus repeatedly emphasized the need to take the gospel to those who do not yet know Him.
In Acts 1:8, He told His followers to be witnesses. In Mark 16:15, He tells them to preach the gospel to every creature. And in Matthew 28:19, He says they are to make disciples of all nations.
That is why we are committed to evangelizing the lost.
Our desire is to see people come to know Christ right here in Wenatchee, throughout our region, across our nation, and around the world. The gospel is good news for every person, and the church has been entrusted with sharing that message.
In Acts 1:8, He told His followers to be witnesses. In Mark 16:15, He tells them to preach the gospel to every creature. And in Matthew 28:19, He says they are to make disciples of all nations.
That is why we are committed to evangelizing the lost.
Our desire is to see people come to know Christ right here in Wenatchee, throughout our region, across our nation, and around the world. The gospel is good news for every person, and the church has been entrusted with sharing that message.
Empowered by Christ
The mission Jesus gave is far bigger than anything we could accomplish on our own!
That is why Jesus promised both His presence and His power. He told His disciples that the Holy Spirit would empower them for the task, and He assured them, "I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20).
The church does not fulfill its mission through human effort alone. We depend entirely upon the power of God to accomplish the work He has called us to do.
That is why Jesus promised both His presence and His power. He told His disciples that the Holy Spirit would empower them for the task, and He assured them, "I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20).
The church does not fulfill its mission through human effort alone. We depend entirely upon the power of God to accomplish the work He has called us to do.
Why This Mission Matters
As Jesus ascended into heaven, the angels reminded the disciples that He would one day return.
Acts 1:9-11
Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”
Why does this mission statement need to be taken seriously? Why do we need
to spread the gospel and see people grow in their walk with Christ? Because
Jesus is coming back!
The Bible tells us that Jesus is going to come back for all those who have
accepted Him as their Savior. And it could happen anytime! It could happen
today. It could happen next week. We don’t know when it will happen. But we
do know this: It will happen.
We need to be at work bringing other people to know Jesus so that when He comes, they will be caught up together with Him as well.
People need to hear the gospel. Believers need to be discipled. The church has work to do while we wait for Christ's return.
That is why Ridge Point exists.
We exist to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost.
Everything we do flows from the mission Jesus gave His church and the gospel He entrusted us to proclaim.
Acts 1:9-11
Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”
Why does this mission statement need to be taken seriously? Why do we need
to spread the gospel and see people grow in their walk with Christ? Because
Jesus is coming back!
The Bible tells us that Jesus is going to come back for all those who have
accepted Him as their Savior. And it could happen anytime! It could happen
today. It could happen next week. We don’t know when it will happen. But we
do know this: It will happen.
We need to be at work bringing other people to know Jesus so that when He comes, they will be caught up together with Him as well.
People need to hear the gospel. Believers need to be discipled. The church has work to do while we wait for Christ's return.
That is why Ridge Point exists.
We exist to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost.
Everything we do flows from the mission Jesus gave His church and the gospel He entrusted us to proclaim.
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Amen.
nWe need to be bringing as many people as we can to the marriage supper of the LAMB.
nCome LORD YESHUA ?
nThanks Pastor Micah