Mission and Priorities

Lubbock Impact’s mission is to empower the working poor by providing enrichment programs and resources to meet physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. This provides hope and tools to break generational poverty and build a stronger future. We model the teachings of Jesus: in serving others, we serve Him. 

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you as a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’   Matthew 25:35-40 (NIV)

We believe Lubbock Impact is called to live out our faith with care for one another and compassion for the working poor. Because of our love of Christ, our obedient faith, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, it is our passion that others know and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. 

“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”  Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)

Core Beliefs

The statements/scriptures below are to foster unity in purpose that provide a clear understanding of the foundational truths Lubbock Impact is built upon and follows today. 

Scripture

The Bible is God’s inspired and authoritative Word, without error in all its teachings, including creation, history, morality, and salvation, and Christians must submit to its authority in belief and conduct.

Exodus 24:4; Psalm 19:7; Matthew 5:17-18; John 14:15; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21

God

There is one God, Creator and Lord of the universe, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:1; Matthew 28:19-20; Psalm 139:1; James 1:27

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead, and ascended to heaven, where He is the only mediator between God and man.

John 1:1-18; Matthew 1:18-23; 16:21; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22; Mark 10:45; 1 Timothy 2:5

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, who brings new birth and indwells, enables, and empowers believers to live a holy life.

Genesis 1:2; Isaiah 61:1-3; Matthew 28:19-20; John 3:5-6; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:13-26

Salvation

All people, though created in God’s image, are lost sinners who cannot see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. Eternal salvation is the complete redemption of the soul, granted by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial death makes this redemption possible.

John 3:3-21; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 15:11; 16:30-31; Romans 3:23; 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-22