The Vision of Dagsboro Church of God
The vision statement of Dagsboro Church of God
(John 13:35 NIV – “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another”)
Emphasizes love as the identifying mark of discipleship, and a “better church environment” should be built
on that foundation. Expanding on the vision means moving it from words into practices,
culture, and atmosphere.
Here are some practical ways to get involved to do that:
VISION OF DCOG
1. Cultivate a Culture of Love & Welcome
• Ensure that every person—whether a member or visitor—feels seen, valued,
and embraced.
• Train greeters and leaders to reflect Christ’s love from the parking lot to the pew.
• Build intentional spaces for fellowship, not just services.
and embraced.
• Train greeters and leaders to reflect Christ’s love from the parking lot to the pew.
• Build intentional spaces for fellowship, not just services.
3. Model Christ’s Compassion in the Community
• Launch outreach ministries that meet real needs: food drives, clothing closets,
school partnerships.
• Empower the church to serve the forgotten, hurting, and marginalized in the
area.
• Encourage members to live out love daily, not just within church walls.
school partnerships.
• Empower the church to serve the forgotten, hurting, and marginalized in the
area.
• Encourage members to live out love daily, not just within church walls.
2. Strengthen Relationships
• Encourage discipleship relationships: older individuals mentoring younger
ones, families connecting across generations.
• Create support systems for practical needs (meals for the sick, help for new
parents, rides for the elderly).
• Emphasize reconciliation and forgiveness as the standard response in conflict.
ones, families connecting across generations.
• Create support systems for practical needs (meals for the sick, help for new
parents, rides for the elderly).
• Emphasize reconciliation and forgiveness as the standard response in conflict.
4. Deepen Spiritual Growth
• Provide teaching that not only informs but also transforms hearts and
relationships.
• Focus on prayer and worship as environments where love for God overflows
into love for people.
• Promote growth groups, classes, and ministries that help members put love into
action.
relationships.
• Focus on prayer and worship as environments where love for God overflows
into love for people.
• Promote growth groups, classes, and ministries that help members put love into
action.
5. The Vision Statement
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” –
John 13:35 NIV
We exist to create a Christ-centered environment where love is lived out daily.
We demonstrate Christ’s love by welcoming all people, building genuine
relationships, extending compassion to the hurting, serving our community with
humility, and growing together in grace. Our prayer is that through our love, the
world will clearly see Jesus.
John 13:35 NIV
We exist to create a Christ-centered environment where love is lived out daily.
We demonstrate Christ’s love by welcoming all people, building genuine
relationships, extending compassion to the hurting, serving our community with
humility, and growing together in grace. Our prayer is that through our love, the
world will clearly see Jesus.
Serve in our church
Use your unique gifts to help build the Kingdom.
We invite you to prayerfully read through the descriptions, discover where your gifts and
passions align, and join us in building the Kingdom of God here in Dagsboro. Every role, no
matter how big or small, is vital in making disciples, serving our community, and glorifying
Christ through our lives.
Together, let us serve with love, unity, and purpose.
passions align, and join us in building the Kingdom of God here in Dagsboro. Every role, no
matter how big or small, is vital in making disciples, serving our community, and glorifying
Christ through our lives.
Together, let us serve with love, unity, and purpose.