The Columbus Church of Christ seeks to love God, love each other, and serve the world. This three-fold statement of purpose is something the shepherds are committed to keeping before the congregation. On an individual level, it reminds us of what each of us should continually be asking ourselves: Am I growing in my love for God and his Word? Am I bound together in love with my fellow brothers and sisters and working to strengthen that bond? And am I genuinely committing myself to serving the world? On a congregational level, this statement holds us accountable by forcing us to answer the question of whether what we are doing - or proposing to do - as a congregation is conducive to our growth in these areas.