We Value...
Seeking
and Serving – As
believers, we are called to live out the Great Commandments of loving God and
loving others. This is best accomplished as we seek God with our whole being
and serve others in a way that they are equipped to fulfill their God-given
destiny. (Deuteronomy 4:29; Matthew 222:36-40; Mark 9:35)
Openness and honesty – Becoming a true Christian and disciple
is not about religion, but relationship. These components are vital to the
health of all relationships: with God and with one another. (Galatians 6:2)
Love,
Acceptance and Forgiveness –
God loves and values every person He creates. We are to show the same love,
acceptance and forgiveness to each other as He has shown us. (Matthew 6:14-15; John 13:34; Romans 15:7)
Individual
Impact – Everyone has
been created with a divine purpose to make a lasting difference on this earth.
We value training up Christ followers who will positively impact their
families, churches, community and secular society worldwide. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2Thessalonians 1:11-12)
Dwelling
Together in Unity – We
seek unity over uniformity. We will respect our individual distinctives, yet we
will join together for the cause of Christ. (Psalm 133; Acts 1:14; 2:1-14, 41; Philippians 2:1-2)
Resourcing
and Equipping – Just
as important as giving people tools they can use to make a difference, is teaching
them how to use those tools, and use them effectively. (Luke 6:40; Ephesians 4:11-16)
Obedience
to God – God designed
us and knows what is best for us. He teaches us the best ways of conducting our
lives to produce peace, contentment, joy and fulfillment. (1 Samuel 15:22; Romans 12:1-2)
Communication
with God–
True fulfillment in life comes as we live according to God’s divine plan for
which He has destined us. The regular
study and application of God’s Word and prayer are God’s primary means of communicating
with us, and therefore must be paramount in everything we do. (Psalm 119:11, 105; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6-7; 2
Timothy 3:16-17)
Koinonia
(community): We seek
discipling relationships, which require a sense of community and communion with
one another through joint participation, sharing and fellowship. (Acts 2:42,46-47; Philippians 2:1-2)