Our Mission, Vision, & Values
Our Mission
Although our mission is simple, it's not small. Our mission is to make disciples of all nations.
People are not born followers of Christ. God uses the church to develop fully mature followers of Christ from our local community to the ends of the earth.
Our Vision
How do we walk out the mission of our church? Here at The Church at LifePark, we believe each person is called to live out the same vision.
Our vision is to Live Life to the Full through knowing Christ, growing in relationships and sharing the gospel.
Our Core Values
The Values of a Healthy Church
Authentic Worship
Praising God out of gratitude for His graceLoving Relationships
Effectively witnessing in our daily sphere of influence and engaging our city to bring redemption to the brokenApplying the Biblical Truth
Obeying God’s Word and trusting all the results to HimDependent Prayer
Experiencing intimacy with God and asking His will to be done on earth as in heavenServing in Ministries
Discovering and developing spiritual gifts to serve in ministryPersonal & Community Evangelism
Experiencing intimacy with God and asking His will to be done on earth as in heavenChurch Planting
Planting new churches that will also plant churches (with different methods, different leaders, and different locations) to reach more communities, while proclaiming the same gospel messageMissions to Unreached People Groups
Taking the gospel to unreached people groups around the world
Unique Values
Although we strive to hold the values of a healthy church, we also have our own unique values at a local church:
Personal Responsibility
Taking ownership of next steps, learning and applying truthHumility
Recognizing the weaknesses in ourselves and others and creating a gracious environment where we help each other grow in ChristGenerosity
Joyfully and sacrificially using our time, talents and treasure for Kingdom workRespect
Treating people with dignity and honor while balancing grace and truthExcellence
Providing the best environments and ministries with the resources availableAction
Discerning the Lord’s will and moving forward in a timely mannerOur History
The Church at LifePark’s story begins 45 years ago. In 1978 members of First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant purchased 34 acres of property on the north side of Mount Pleasant for $70,000. At the time, this area was just farmland, but their plan was to one-day plant a new church. The property sat vacant for 30 years.
In 2008, First Baptist began drawing up plans for a new sanctuary at their current location on McCants Drive in Old Mount Pleasant. However, several members, stirred by the Holy Spirit, approached church leadership about building on the north property instead. The church council agreed.
But funding was needed. To raise money for the project, First Baptist sold 3.5 acres of the 34 acres for $3 million.
In the Fall of 2009, while construction was underway, 100 people from First Baptist began meeting on Sunday evenings at Lighthouse Church near the intersection of Highways 17 and 41. These church planters trusted God to do big things: they decided to launch their first service on March 7, 2010 with two services, and 400 people attended! Only God!
In 2020, LifePark expanded again, opening a second building on the property. In the last 12 years, LifePark has continued to grow and flourish in North Mount Pleasant, experiencing God’s faithfulness and provision. LifePark has seen hundreds baptized and has over 100 groups meeting each week.
The story of The Church at LifePark cannot be told apart from acknowledging the sovereignty and control of God at every turn. He has been so faithful to our church over the past decade. We have even helped plant several other churches in our area including Kings Cross, Deep Water and Sewee Bay.
As the North Mount Pleasant community and greater Charleston areas continue to expand at a rapid pace, we at LifePark are excited to continue to offer a place for people to gather to learn what it means to live life to the full through knowing Christ, growing in relationship and sharing the Gospel.
