Northminster Presbyterian Church of Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., and as such, it recognizes its relationship with the Presbytery of Sierra Blanca, the Synod of the Southwest, and the General Assembly of the PCUSA and the Constitution of the PCUSA is in all its provisions obligatory upon it and its members. Northminster recognizes its oneness with all other followers of Christ as they are found in other denominations of the Church Universal.

We believe that the task of the church is to call men and women to a vital faith in the Almighty God through Jesus Christ, to provide the kind of Christian witness and nurture which by God's grace will bring church members to spiritual maturity, and to serve the cause of Jesus Christ by following him in acts of love, mercy, faith, and justice in our daily lives. We also believe that God set the church in the world to proclaim his reality, power, and reconciling love through Jesus Christ and that God has called us to Himself to be His individual and corporate agents of reconciliation here in Las Cruces. These things we do by God's grace.

We are called to be a neighborly congregation that will serve the needs of persons of all age levels. Northminster welcomes all persons into its fellowship regardless of religious background. Within the framework of the Presbyterian Church USA, we seek to offer Christian experience alternatives. Therefore, assimilation and training are important in the church program.

We adopt the following goals and priorities as the missions of the Northminster Presbyterian Church:

1. To Increase Spiritual Growth and Commitment to God's Kingdom by:
   • by providing special services of worship and commitment during the church year.
   • by providing prayer groups, special study groups, Bible study groups, youth groups, etc...
   • by conducting meaningful worship services and encouraging congregational participation in prayer.

2. To Provide For The Christian Education of Children, Youth, and Adults:
   • by establishing a church library.
   • by offering a viable Sunday School program for children, youths, and adults.
   • by developing an effective vacation church school.
   • by developing Christian education teaching skills through local, Presbytery, and Synod training events.
   • by promoting Presbyterian leadership training programs for elders, deacons, and non-ordained leaders.
   • by providing inquirer's classes for those who desire church membership.

3. To Promote the Family of Christ Within the Congregation:
   • by providing a Parish/Shepherding program.
   • by pastoral calling in homes.
   • by providing marital, family, and personal counseling.
   • by keeping records of church membership and attendance.
   • by providing opportunities for fellowship through such group activities as Mariners, Supper Clubs, pot-luck suppers, etc...
4. To Provide for the Growth of the Church:
   • through visitation, worship, and church programs planned to meet people's needs.
   • by encouraging church members to invite others to join us in worship and fellowship.
   • by establishing good public relations with the community.

5. To Foster Good Stewardship of Member's Time, Talents, and Treasure:
   • by discovering the talents of members and offering them appropriate opportunities for service in and through the church.
   • by encouraging members to develop their unique ministry and gifts for the good of God's Kingdom.
   • by publicizing opportunities for giving in the church.
   • by encouraging members to develop a plan that will promote growth in giving, understanding, and commitment, as God prospers the giver.

6. To increase Awareness of the Larger Family of Christ:
   • by involvement and participation in Presbytery, Synod, National programs, and New Church Development.
   • by using "Minute for Missions" to enlarge the congregation's awareness of the larger mission.
   • by participating in relevant ecumenical events and having an occasional pulpit exchange.
   • by praying in worship for the ministry of all Christian denominations.

7. To Promote the Service of the Church and its Members for the Needy in the Community and Throughout the World:
   • by encouraging involvement in community concerns and to encourage individuals to follow Christ in meeting community needs.
   • by promoting awareness of world-wide mission need through ecumenical programs.

Approved by the Session of Northminster Presbyterian Church (USA) on June 3, 1984.