Core Values
Faith- Active trust based on the sure promises of the character, nature and Word of God.
Hope- Confidence based on the sure promises of the character, nature and Word of God.
Love- Sacrificial commitment motivated by the character, nature and Word of God.
Justice- Impartiality, fairness, equanimity, sound reason, righteous action, upholding truth.
Wisdom- Circumspection, wisdom in handling practical matters, sound judgment, not rash.
Boldness- Courage and strength to bear misfortune, suffering or pain, patiently.
Self Control- Balance, dignity, discretion, discipline.
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We Value
- A growing, living relationship with the eternal, God and, by His grace and power, living in the call and destiny for which we were born.
- The Church, the Body of Christ, and the authority of offices, gifts, order, witness, sacraments, ordinances and mission given to her by Jesus Christ, the Redeemer and Sovereign Lord.
- A personal and corporate dynamic relationship with God in Jesus Christ which is by His grace through faith and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- That Jesus Christ is our life, our hope, our armor, our Lord, our Savior and Friend.
- A corporate and individual life of prayer, seeking God for himself, His will for our lives and ministry and His power to follow Him.
- Regularly seeking God in His Word, the Bible, and commitment to yield to the Holy Spirit’s working actual life-change in each follower of Jesus Christ.
- The conviction of the Holy Spirit, true God-given repentance from sin and the power of God for obedience and joy.
- The works of Jesus Christ manifested in His power by the Holy Spirit through the lives of those who are true followers of Jesus Christ.
- The heart of God for the nations and peoples of the earth who are still lost in relationship to Him.
- Oneness of heart, mind and purpose that flows directly from Jesus Christ out of that life of prayer and study among those who are committed to being His followers.
- Biblical conflict resolution, forgiveness, mercy and grace-based relationships.
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Thus, We are Committed To...
- The Gospel of the Kingdom to all people groups.
- Passion to know, love and enjoy the eternal Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- The Bible as objective, foundational Truth for all of life and ministry.
- Expectant faith rooted in the sure promises of God.
- The necessity of the power and Person of the Holy Spirit in our lives and ministry.
- Reconciliation among brothers and sisters in Christ by gracefully living God’s Word.
- The worth, dignity and potential of all persons.
- Generations of disciples intentionally living the life of Jesus Christ among the lost.
- Personal transformation by the Holy Spirit into Christ-likeness.
- Authentic grace-based relationships rooted in love for Jesus Christ and one another.
- The place of families and intentional, relational networks in discipling the nations.
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Summer 2006 Starbucks underwear drive
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