Here is a picture of Rev. Dr. Charlie Barfield, the pastor for our church. In April 2006, Rev. Barfiled will
be celebrating 20 years of service at Pineland. Rev. Barfield is married to Shirley and has three children and three
grand children.
The Pastor Vision 2009
Pineland
Missionary Baptist Church
January 2009
My vision is for a church that is built on a biblical pattern
with unity, prayer, the word of God, worship and outreach as foundation stones, being governed by the biblical Leadership
with a Pastor, developing ministries tailored to specific needs which provided opportunities for growth, discipleship, and
service.
The
Lord Willing .......
1. We will have an emphasis on establishing strong FAMILIES
- Strengthening marriages Ephesians 5:22-29
- Nurturing godliness in our children Deuteronomy 6:4-9,20
- Finding effective avenues of service for our youth Psalm 110:3
2.
We will encourage MEN and WOMEN to fulfill their biblical role in becoming
a godly influence in their homes, their work and their leisure. I Timothy 4:16
3.
We will encourage COLLEGE
AGE and YOUNG ADULTS to see God's
vision for their life, find their place in the body of Christ and become standard bearers for their generation. I Timothy 4:12
4.
We will emphasize CHRISTIAN
MATURITY and encourage every member to find their place of ministry and to grow in grace and effectiveness
there. Colossians 1:28; Ephesians 4:12-16
5.
We will ask for a spirit of MERCY UPON THE BROKEN AND WOUNDED among us and endeavor to be to them the HEALING HANDS of Christ. Isaiah 61:1 We will nurture a burden for the lost and be active in EVANGELISM. Matthew 28:18-19
6.
We will develop a strong MISSIONS vision by financial support, short term missions
teams, and long term missionaries to fields where God will open doors. Acts 1.8b We will also have a "home missions" vision with an emphasis on CHURCH PLANTING. Acts 1:8a
7.
We will bring in OUTSIDE MINISTRY to bless and strengthen both
our own local church as well as the Treasure Valley. Ephesians 4:11-12
8.
We will work toward UNITY in our area by NETWORKING with other pastors and churches
to bless the body of Christ and to strengthen our CHRISTIAN WITNESS to the community at large.
Psalm 133; John 17:21
9.
We will have a burden and LOVE FOR OUR CITY being a voice for righteousness there and reaping a GREAT HARVEST. Matthew 23:37; Luke 19:41; Revelation 22:17
10. We will accept our place as PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE in our city and state which we believe the Lord will give to us. Deuteronomy 28:9-13
11. We will place our church at a STRATEGIC LOCATION
AT THE CROSSROADS OF HUMANITY for maximum effectiveness, visibility and influence. Proverbs 1:20-21
12. We will encourage Christian discipleship and nurture CARE FOR EACH OTHER
and LOVE FOR THE LOST through WEEKLY EVANGELISTIC SMALL GROUPS. Acts 2:46-47; John 4:35-38
