ClassifiedsPacific's Mission, Vision, and DistinctivesWho are we? We asked the same question of ourselves. Knowing who we are helps us to know what we are to do. We took some time to figure this out together as a church. . November 18, 2012 marks the date that Pacific Community embraced a renewed mission and vision. It was the result of an extended congregational conversation with God and each other which sought to discern God's direction and purpose for us. This page describes the core desires and commitments of our Christian community.mission describes our identity and purpose. vision describes the way we seek to be faithful to the mission. The mission statement is more fixed, certain, and long-lasting while the vision, rooted in the mission, is more flexible and adaptable as we journey along.distinctives describe some of the fundamental perspectives that shape the way we live and understand our world. Combined these words, not only describe who we are, but orient us toward a life that we believe God is calling us into more... See more text