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Purpose of the Church: To be set as a seal upon the arm of Christ
(Song of Solomon 8:6) as His bride preparing ourselves and the world
for His return (Revelation 19:7-9) by:
Seeking the Lost (Luke 15:3-7)
Equipping the Saved (II Timothy 2:1-7)
Advancing the Gospel (Matthew 28:16-20; James 2:14-26)
Loving One Another (John 13:34-35; I John 4:7-21)
How do we ensure the structure we establish for our church honors God, supports His people in their walk with Him and promotes the spreading of the Gospel?
Core Values
Jesus First, Jesus Always
All things find their true meaning in and through Jesus Christ. Jesus shows us who God is and at the same time, who we are meant to be. He has the last word and final say about who we understand ourselves to be and how we live our lives. We believe the greatest thing we can do for the world is lift Jesus up in worship and invite people into a saving relationship with Him. (Colossians 1:15-20; Revelation 5:12-13; Matthew 6:33)
Led By the Word of God & Driven by Prayer
Truth is revealed through Holy Scripture alone. The Bible is God’s infallible Word for authority and guidance. Understanding God’s Word provides direction and purpose for our lives. (Psalms 119:130; 2 Timothy 3:16) Prayer is the most powerful thing we can do. There is real power in prayer to move the heart of God to accomplish or bring about things that otherwise would not happen. We do not act until we have prayed. (1 Thessalonians 5:17; Acts 2:42; 1 John 5:14)
We Go Above and Beyond
In sending the world Jesus, God spared no expense but sacrificed the finest resource heaven had to rescue a world He loves. Because of this, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to reach people with the good news of the gospel to the absolute best of our abilities and in a spirit of excellence and sacrifice worthy of a God who spared no expense for us. (1 Corinthians 9:22-23; Ephesians 3:20; Matthew 28:18-19; Psalm 67:1)
People Matter Most
Because God knows us inside and out as if we were the only person on the planet, we are committed to being a church that doesn’t forget about its people. Our people are not numbers on a page. They are a vital part of the story God is telling through this church. (Romans 12:13; Matthew 10:29-31)
We’re Better Together
Our relationships with one another reflect our relationship with Jesus Christ. Our shared life as a church family is one of the primary ways in which we encounter God for ourselves and show the watching world that a relationship with Jesus is not only a real possibility, but the only way to live a life truly fulfilled. (Acts 2:42-47; John 17:20-21)
Participation Over Observation
Jesus’ invitation is to come and follow. There is no neutrality in the Kingdom of God. If we have said yes to Jesus, then we have also been called and equipped by the Holy Spirit to play a role in what Jesus is doing by serving the church and changing the world. (1 Peter 4:10; Matthew 16:24-25; Romans 12:11) To follow Jesus means to devote ourselves to the advancement of God’s Kingdom here on earth by picking up our cross, following Jesus into the broken places of the world and partnering with him in putting the pieces back together. (Mark 1:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Matthew 25:40)
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