Our Core Values...
| 1) | We believe that worship of the true and living God is a person’s highest and most noble calling in life. | 6) | We believe that all Christ-followers should yearn for continuous growth and pursue full devotion to Christ. |
| 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) | 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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| 2) | We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the final authority in all matters of faith and life. | 7) | We believe that the church’s life and work should be thoroughly undergirded with prayer and intercession. |
| 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) |
This includes the concepts of personal and corporate times of communicating with God. (Acts 12:12; I Tim. 2:1; Acts 1:14) | ||
| 3) | We believe that lost people matter to God, and therefore, ought to matter to us, the church. | 8) | We believe that excellence in every area of ministry and life honors God and inspires people. |
| 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) | This includes the concepts of evaluation, critical review, intensity, and excellence. (Col. 3:17; Mal. 1:6-14; Prov. 27:17) | ||
| 4) | We believe that a church is called to function as a unified community of servants using their spiritual gifts. | 9) | We believe that the work of the Holy Spirit is the transforming power for the Christian life. |
| This includes the concepts of unity, servanthood, spiritual gifts, and ministry callings. (I Cor. 12 & 14; Rom. 12; Eph. 4; Psalm 133:1) | 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) | ||
| 5) | We believe that life transformation takes place most thoroughly within the loving relationships of small groups. | 10) | 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. |
| 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) | 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) |
