Our Vision

Our intent is that Highland will be a place which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. Its message is grounded in Scripture and points to Jesus Christ as the Saviour of the world. Its mission extends beyond itself to the people of Kitchener-Waterloo and adjoining regions, and stretches beyond national boundaries, race and culture, to all peoples.

Our intent is that we will develop at Highland a community of faith where every person, including the young, old, feeble, dispossessed or lonely feels known, appreciated, accepted and loved.

Our intent is that Highland will be branded in the wider community as a place where love is known and lived; where the needy and the vulnerable are received with dignity and respect; where the hurting and discouraged find hope and where  all may discover the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Our intent is that we will develop a climate where we are passionate about the gospel, and it becomes natural to share our faith with those who do not believe.

Our intent is that our worship will be heartfelt and joyful, and that those who worship may do so in ways that are meaningful to them culturally and musically.

Our intent is that we will commission people to serve both locally and globally in short or long term missions. Our expectation is that they will experience how God is at work around the world and be encouraged in their own calling to be partners with God in his work today wherever that might be.

Our intent is that this will be a church where people of every age can grow towards greater spiritual maturity, as they understand God’s word, learn to pray and serve with joy. This is a process which may be stimulated in church, in a classroom, in small groups, in large gatherings such as worship, and, in the example of faithful living and teaching at home.

Our intent is that every person will understand that he or she has been given gifts, talents and resources which are to be offered for the benefit of Christ’s church.

Our intent is that greater health will lead to growth, and that growth will lead to stability and strength so that our church may be a powerful influence for good in our culture ever pointing to Christ and His Kingdom.

Our intent is that our facilities will be continually evaluated so that they better meet the needs of our mission and vision.