Our Core Values
Our core values define and drive our ministry in the context of a caring and Christ-like environment.
We value Authentic Worship
that flows from knowing God and his Son Jesus Christ in a dynamic, growing, life transforming way
Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:6; Ephesians 4:13
We value the Bible, God’s Word
our supreme authority to be communicated and taught in clear, accurate, culturally relevant ways that ministers grace and urges obedience
2 Timothy 3:14-17; 4:1-5
We value being God’s Family - the Church
the body of Christ where genuine Christ-like love is expressed through acceptance, unity, forgiveness, serving and encouraging one another
1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Ephesians 4:20-32; Colossians 3:12-17
We value Authentic Servanthood
as modeled and taught by Jesus: in our leadership team, in our marriages and families, in our ministry style, in our finances, in our treatment of people and in each Christian as we serve one another in love
Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Peter 5:1-6; 1 John 3:16-18
We value Discipleship
that acknowledges and obeys Jesus as Lord, promotes Christ-likeness, intentionally develops mature disciples, fosters a desire for excellence, encourages responsible stewardship of all our abilities, time and resources
1 Timothy 6:17-19; 2 Peter 3:18
We value Spiritual Gifts
and a team model for ministry and organization that equips and empowers every family, church member, leader and individual Christian to use their gifts for the common good of the whole church
Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Ephesians 4:11-32; Colossians 3:12-17; Hebrews 10:24-25
We value Prayer
as expressing our thankfulness, praise, earnest requests and prayers individually and collectively to God, knowing he hears and answers prayers
Matthew 7:7-11; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; James 5:13-18; 1 Peter 5:7; 1 John 5:14-15
We value Evangelism
that reaches those outside the church with the gospel of Jesus Christ using every available Christ-honoring means to pursue, win, and disciple them
Matthew 28:18-20; John 3:16; Romans 1:16-17; 10:14-15; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 9:19-23; Colossians 3:17
We value God’s Free Gift of Eternal Life
received through faith in Christ, enabling us to live our lives with an eternal perspective, focusing on spiritual realities and spiritual treasures, as we look forward to our eternal future with Him in heaven
John 3:16, John 14:1-4, Matt 6:19-21