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We believe that worship of the
true and living God is a person’s highest and most noble
calling in life. |
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We believe that all Christ-followers should yearn
for continuous growth and pursue full devotion
to Christ. |
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This includes the concepts of not belonging
to ourselves, the Lordship and Headship of Christ, obedience
to His will, and bringing glory to His name. (Phil.
2:8-10; Eph.
1:22-23; I
Cor. 6:19; Rom.
12:1) |
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This includes the concepts of personal attitudes,
behavior and character; stewardship, servanthood, humility,
and the pursuit of Kingdom goals. (Eph.
4:25-26 & 32; Hebrews
12:1; Phil.
1:6; 1
Kings 11:4; Phil.
2:1-11;
2
Cor. 8:7) |
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We believe that the Bible is the inspired
Word of God and is the final authority in all matters
of faith and life. |
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We believe that the church’s life and work
should be thoroughly undergirded with prayer and intercession. |
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This includes the concepts of teaching and preaching for
life change, individual study, and development of a Christian
worldview. (Romans 12:7
; II Tim. 3:16-17; James 1:23-25, Col. 2:8-10;
2 Tim. 4:2, Phil.
2:5-11)
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This includes the concepts of personal and corporate times
of communicating with God. (Acts 12:12; I Tim. 2:1; Acts 1:14) |
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We believe that lost people matter to
God, and therefore, ought to matter to us, the church. |
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We believe that excellence in
every area of ministry and life honors God and inspires people. |
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This includes the concepts of relational evangelism, evangelism
as a process, and actively seeking to save the lost. (Luke 5:30-32;
Luke 15; Matt. 18:14) |
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This includes the concepts of evaluation, critical review,
intensity, and excellence. (Col. 3:17; Mal. 1:6-14; Prov. 27:17) |
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We believe that a church is called to function
as a unified community of servants using their spiritual
gifts. |
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We believe that the work of the Holy
Spirit is the transforming power for the Christian
life. |
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This includes the concepts of unity, servanthood, spiritual
gifts, and ministry callings. (I Cor. 12 & 14; Rom. 12;
Eph. 4; Psalm 133:1) |
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This includes the concepts of conviction of sin, repentance,
reconciliation, guidance, and being filled with the Holy Spirit.
(Acts 1:8; Eph. 1:13-14; John 16:8-15; Rom. 8:9; Eph. 5:18) |
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We believe that life transformation takes place
most thoroughly within the loving relationships of small
groups. |
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We believe the church is to be a caring
community in which each individual feels loved, needed,
valued and cared for by God and the church. |
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This includes the concepts of authentic community, discipleship,
vulnerability, encouragement, and accountability. (Luke 6:12-13;
Acts 2:44-47; Gal. 6:1-5; Hebrews 10:24) |
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This includes the concepts of sharing our time and possessions,
and loving and caring for one another. (Acts 4:32-35; John 13:34;
Rom. 12:10; Gal. 6:2) |
