Vision
We are a loving body of Christ dedicated to teaching the Word of God and serving with a focus on outreach.
Mission
Our mission is to demonstrate the Kingdom of God on earth through love, unity, relationships and spiritual growth.
Objective # 1
Plan and prepare for the New Pastor of OGBC.
- Make activities associated with call the New Pastor the highest priority.
- Expect some of our ministry activities to be interrupted when necessary.
- Make a priority to pray every day for the transition of leadership.
Objective # 2
Develop robust opportunities for spiritual formation, development, and growth.
- Pray for God's direction in our Pastor Search process.
- Continue to emphasize prayer through our Intercessory Prayer ministry sessions on Tuesdays (7pm) and Saturdays (7am).
- Continue to implement a fasting and prayer event each year.
Objective # 3
Focus on the spiritual growth and development of each generation of our church.
- Continue our Vacation Bible School in June.
- Continue to support SWAGGA, G3, and Male Mentoring activities.
- Continue to provide scholarships and reward youth and adults who further their education.
- Continue Youth Sunday on 4th Sundays and five Young Adult Sundays.
- Encourage all to take advantage of our biblical educational programs.
Objective # 4
Be the arms and legs of Jesus Christ by evangelizing and witnessing to all.
- Invite your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to experience Christ at OGBC.
- Expect ministry leaders to actively recruit members to join their ministry.
- Expect all ministries to be active in community service.
- Continue our support of local and foreign missions.
Objective # 5
Enhance the fellowship of all members of OGBC.
- Keep track of members through the Shepherd Ministry and consistent communications.
- Expect deacons to contact each Shepherd Group member every two months.
Objective # 6
Expand our ownership in the community.
- Purchase available real estate properties.
- Engage in low-risk investments to keep our money working for us.
Objective # 7
Establish Help Centers to improve the lives of members, friends, and neighbors.
- Startup Help Centers (Debt Elimination, Health Advocacy, Investments, Career Coaching, Home Ownership, Family Counseling, Substance-Free Groups, etc.).
Objective # 8
Continue to implement actions from our Five-Year Strategic Plan.
- Increase the automation of church services, information, communication, etc.


