To be a vital connection that is part of God's transformation of the World by: Equipping congregations for the task of making disciples of Jesus Christ; Transforming existing congregations from a life of institutional maintenance to a life of transformational mission in their diverse communities and the World; Reproducing vital congregations in a new setting; Calling, training, and supporting lay and clergy leaders for the church; and engaging in shared ministries that fufill the vision of the Kingdom of God.