Core values reflect our passions and are the convictions that determine our priorities, influence our decisions and are demonstrated by our behavior.
Biblical Authority
We value the Bible as our authority, God’s Word without error, the guide for everyday living. (Biblical Authority recognizes that the Bible is the defining stance on today’s social issues.)
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Intimacy with God
We value continual spiritual growth, which leads to an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We accomplish Intimacy with God through Jesus Christ including Bible study, worship, discipleship, prayer, and mentoring.
“I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death . . .” Philippians 3:10 (NIV)
Sharing Christ with Others
We value sharing Christ with others and leading people into a relationship with Him. Sharing Christ with others includes evangelism, missions, and meeting people’s needs. Emphasis on Sending – praise those who go into the culture, city to work firemen, teachers, businessmen / women.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
Cultural Relevance
We value cultural relevance, utilizing ever-changing methods to communicate a never-changing message. Culture shapers / creating culture
“To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.” 1 Corinthians 9:22 (NIV)
Authentic Community
We value authentic Biblical community through cultivating genuine relationships within small group settings. Creating relevant environments for the development of the whole person, Authentic Community assists members in taking their next step spiritually, from spiritual birth to leadership.
“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)
“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 (NIV)
“11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV)
Strategic Servanthood
We value strategic servanthood with everyone actively involved in serving, using their spiritual gifts, passions, talents, and resources.
“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 (NIV)
Strong Families
We value building strong families by intentionally investing in healthy marriages and the next generation. We strive to carry out each value with creativity, passion, and excellence.
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV)
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. . .”Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
