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To effectively penetrate the 60% of the world that does not have a solid Christian witness, we must enter these people groups in ways that provide access and a platform for ministry. Your World Mission Ministry Team has selected a logo and name that represents our church yet speaks volumes in Christian testimony and symbolism.
ARCH=Autumn Ridge CHurch
International=This gospel is for all peoples, nations, tribes and tongues.
The Logo contains wonderful symbolism:
The ARCH is the basic structure of a Bridge.
ARCH International bridges peoples and cultures to Christ
The ARCH is not complete, nor can it stand without two Equal Sides.
ARCH International is built upon our partnership with nationals and missionaries.
The ARCH is historically a symbol of Triumph.
ARCH International symbolizes that one day every knee will bow before the Lord.
The ARCH is a Gateway to the City of God.
Jesus declared that He is the Door and the only Way to the Father.
The ARCH is made of many Stones.
ARCH International is made up of living stones being built into the temple of God (1 Peter 2.5).
The ARCH has a center Capstone.
ARCH International testifies to 1 Peter 2.7:
"Now to you who believe, this stone is precious...'The stone the builders rejected has become the captsone.'"