Mission & Purpose

Our Mission

Eastside’s mission is to dynamically proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the East Side of Metro Detroit and beyond, using any Biblical means, particularly emphasizing the Gospel's unifying power for all cultures, ethnicities, and people groups (Acts 1:8).  This mission is best summarized in the phrase: To Know Him and Make Him Known.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to glorify God by fulfilling the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) in accordance with the following biblical principals:

WORSHIP – To participate in public worship services together and to maintain personal daily devotions. (John 4:24)

EVANGELISM – To share the good news of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible in our community and throughout the world. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Peter 3:9)

MINISTRY/MISSIONS – To serve unselfishly in Jesus' name meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those in our Church, community and the world. (1 Peter 4:10-11; Matthew 25:34-40; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Galations 5:13)

DISCIPLESHIP – To help members develop toward full Christian maturity and train them for effective ministry. To promote personal, spiritual growth and discipleship through Bible teaching. (Ephesians 4:11-13; Matthew 18:20; 2 Timothy 2:1-2)

FELLOWSHIP – To encourage, support and pray for each other as members of the family of God. To share our lives together. (1 John 1:7; Acts 2:44-47; Hebrews 10:23-25; Romans 15:5-7; John 13:34-35)