| Our Core
Values Value 1
We believe that individual lives and, therefore, the church are transformed
primarily by anointed teaching, preaching, and worship. This includes the
concept of teaching for life change (Romans 12:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James
1:23-25).
Value 2
We believe that lost people matter to God and, therefore, ought to matter to
the church. This includes the concepts of relational evangelism and evangelism
as a process (Luke 5:30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18:14).
Value 3
We believe that the church should be culturally relevant while remaining
doctrinally pure. This includes the concept of sensitively relating the gospel
to our culture through our facility, printed materials, and use of the arts (1
Corinthians 9:19-23).
Value 4
We believe that the pursuit of full devotion to Christ and His cause
fulfills the Biblical concept of holiness and is normal for every believer. This
includes the Biblical concepts of holiness, authenticity, character, and
wholeness (Ephesians 4:25-26, 32; Hebrews 12:1; Philippians 1:6).
Value 5
We believe that a church should operate as a unified community of servants
with all men and women stewarding their spiritual gifts. This includes the
concepts of unity, servanthood, spiritual gifts and ministry callings (1
Corinthians 12 & 14; Romans 12; Ephesians 4; Psalm 133:1).
Value 6
We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church
life. This includes the concepts of love-driven ministry, ministry accomplished
in teams, care groups and relationship building (1 Corinthians 13; Nehemiah 3;
Luke 10:1; John 13:34-35).
Value 7
We believe that excellence honors God and inspires people to personal
stewardship regarding time, talent, and resources. This includes the concepts of
evaluation, critical review, intensity, and excellence (Colossians 3:17; Malachi
1:6-14; Proverbs 27:17; Luke 12:42; Matthew 25:14-30). |