Our Mission
The aim of NOVA PBC is to yield itself to the leadership of the Lord Jesus Christ and the teachings of scripture.
We desire to joyfully fulfill this mission by integrating the following actions into our daily lives:
Worship.
We intend to be a congregation that worships the Triune God (Father, Son, & Holy Spirit) in accordance with the teachings of scripture. We will be a praying congregation, realizing that it is only through God’s Holy Spirit that we are enabled to worship. We intend to have a participatory worship style, actively involving the people of our congregation. We intend there to be a spirit of celebration, which truly reflects God’s great goodness to us through the work of Christ on the cross. We intend to be a people who live with unconditional trust in God.
Service.
We intend to be a caring church - caring for both those within the congregation and for those within our community. We intend to be the Lord’s vehicle to bring healing to hurting lives. We intend to minister to our community in a fashion that is not only generous but also helpful. We intend to demonstrate that love is truly an action word. We intend that each individual in this body of believers will serve obediently and joyfully as they minister according to their gifts, callings, and vocations.
Evangelism.
We intend to be a church which effectively embodies the teaching of the Great Commission. We intend to actively go into our community of Fairfax County, the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, & Virginia), and beyond, sharing the gospel message of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We intend to demonstrate the life-changing joy of salvation as we share the Gospel in both word & deed. We seek to effectively communicate the gospel truth that sinners are saved by the grace of God alone.
Discipleship.
We intend to teach the word of God completely, that believers will know how to serve, worship, fellowship, and reach out effectively. We intend to teach in a manner which equips and activates our congregation. We intend that each person in this church will be directed towards a path of continual growth in God’s grace and understanding. We intend to clearly show the relevance of God’s word in all areas of life while teaching others to do the same. We intend to be bold in teaching and standing for Biblical truth, as summarized in our articles of faith. We intend to live by the word of God in unconditional obedience.
Fellowship.
We intend to be a family which cares for and loves one another. We intend to assimilate our community into this family just as the Lord calls his children into his family. Our neighbors will feel genuinely welcome and will experience the warmth of our love. We expect this fellowship to be representative of our community’s rich and diverse international demographics. We intend to be a congregation where godly friendships are encouraged and nurtured. Through fellowship, we intend to celebrate God’s goodness as a congregation and celebrate his goodness with other congregations.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.”
— Matthew 28:19