The mission of Norton Memorial Tempole COGIC, as a local body of believers is to exalt Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior; evangelize the world in love with words and deeds; edify the believer to increase faith and hope in God; and to equip the saints to do ministry that transforms lives of sinners - "Exalt the Savior; Evangelize the World; Edify the Believer; Equip the Saints."