Values
Beliefs are not worth much unless they are translated into actions. Based on what
the Bible teaches, we as a church are committed to exhibiting these traits in our
lives, as individuals and as a church body:
TRUTH - We hold to the truth of God's Word, the Bible, and we submit our lives to
the instructions of His Word and the leading of His Spirit as the basis for all
we believe. "The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful
to teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens
us out and helps us to do what is right." 2 Timothy. 3:16 (NLT)
LOVE - We will encourage, care for, and show genuine love to each other and our
community. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for
one another." John 13:35
INTEGRITY - You can trust us, from the way we care for and teach your children to
the way we manage the money you give. "The integrity of the upright guides them"
Proverbs 11:3, "I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity."
1 Chronicles 29:17
WORSHIP - We are on a journey to know God. Our worship will strive to lead seekers
into His presence and to testify to His faithfulness. "Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made
us, and we are His; we are His people" Psalms 100:2-3
RELEVANCE - We believe God speaks to us today through His Word and His Spirit to
guide us. We commit to teaching people how Jesus Christ can make a difference in
their life today. (Jesus said), "I am the Vine, you are the branches. If you abide
in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; but apart from me you can do nothing."
John 15:5, "For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the
power to do what pleases him. " Philippians 2:13 (NLT)
SERVICE - We believe it is the privilege and responsibility of every believer to
serve Jesus Christ and other people. We will encourage and assist all to discover
and develop their gifts, abilities, and areas of passion for ministry. "Each one
should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering
God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10
PRAYER - We believe God answers prayer. We will strive to be people of prayer, both
individually and as a church, knowing that God hears us and promises to answer.
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received
it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to
God." Philippians 4:6
GIVING - We believe that everything we have belongs to God and that we should diligently
manage the resources He has given us. We recognize giving 10% of our income as a
Biblical starting point of giving back to God out of gratitude and love. "The earth
is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;" Psalms
21:1, "Everything comes from you (God), and we have given you only what comes from
your hand." 1 Chronicles 29:14, "A tithe of everything you produce belongs to the
Lord; it is holy to the Lord." Leviticus. 26:30
SHARING - We believe that all Christians are called to share the good news of Christ's
love to those around them; in their home, at work, and in their network of relationships
"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason
for the hope that you have." 1 Peter 3:15, "(Jesus said) Go into all the world and
preach the good news to all creation." Matthew 28:19
AUTHENTICITY - We will strive to be real and genuine. "Our conscience testifies
that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with
you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God." 2 Corinthians 1:12
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