God brought the Church into existence so it would be a means of bringing glory to His name. Therefore, the primary functions are to worship God “in spirit and in truth”; to proclaim God’s message of salvation to believers and unbelievers; to train Christians for daily living and to minister to the spiritual needs of mankind. These functions must be carried out in order for growth in the body of Christ.
The Church’s purpose is threefold:
Outward: Evangelism
Inward: Edification of believers
Upward: Worship