Grace Seattle's Vision

The vision of Grace Seattle is:

Because of the power of the Gospel,
in and through our lives,
the city of Seattle
will begin to look
more and more like
" the city of God."

What does this look like?
1. The City of God is defined by worship and is filled with worshippers from every tribe, tongue and nation. (Revelation 5:9-14; 7:9-11)

Our dream is that the city of Seattle would become more and more defined by the worship of the triune God. Our prayer is that our church would be the catalyst and continual agent in the transformation of our city because people from every tribe, tongue, and people group are coming to faith. Our vision is that our church would be a model for and agent in bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to bear on the Pacific Northwest, the United States, and the world.

2. In the City of God, the renewing presence of Jesus Christ permeates every aspect of society. (Revelation 21:1-5, 22-27)

We envision so many believers in the city of Seattle that the presence of Jesus Christ is felt in every aspect of our society. We envision training people of every stripe: doctors, lawyers, business people, artists, students, the street cleaner and ditch-digger, to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to bear on, and within, their spheres of influence. Our witness to the city of Seattle will be incomplete if we do not proactively seek to incarnate the gospel among the poor, the AIDS victim, and other marginalized elements of Seattle. We are called to bring the merciful presence of Christ to people whether or not they recognize him as Lord.

3. In God's city there is no curse, allowing for the full redemption of relationships and vocations. (Revelation 22:1-5)

At the end of Revelation, John sees a remnant of Eden—the tree of life. After the Fall, Adam and Eve were barred from its presence and all creation was cursed. In the City of God, all nations have access to the healing of that tree, and the curse, which brought toil and thorns, is lifted . We envision Grace Seattle being a catalyst for and promoter of the true reconciliation offered in the Gospel.

We also envision the city of Seattle filled with people for whom the curse has been, and is being, lifted—enabling them to see their vocations not as toil and misery, but as service and worship. Only as more and more people become followers of Jesus Christ and subsequently, begin to view their vocations as legitimate callings from God, will the city of Seattle see true cultural and social transformation.