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▪Biblical
Authority: God’s written HOLY WORD is our only standard
for faith and practice, all decisions, actions, attitudes, values and
activities will be measured by HIS WORD. Isaiah 40:8; Psalm 19:7-11; II Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12-13
▪Ministry-
Based Evangelism: All people matter to GOD, and as we meet the
real life needs of unbelievers in various life circumstances, we will have the
opportunity to share the Answer to their greatest need---a relationship with
KING Jesus Christ.
Matthew
25:31-46; Luke 10:29-37; Colossians 4:5-6
▪Servant
Ministry: Every believer has a unique role to play in
GOD’S Kingdom, so we will be intentional about helping followers of Christ
discover, develop and deploy their GOD-given gifts in Kingdom service.
Matthew
20:28; I Corinthians 12:4-28; Ephesians 4:11-16, I Peter 4:10-11
▪Authenticity: We believe that a
claim to a whole-hearted devotion to Christ will show up in practical ways in
our lives. Therefore, we will grow in
humility, press past mediocrity into GOD honoring excellence, and strive towards
our fullest potential as children of the Father.
Matthew
23:1; Luke 9:46-48; Romans 12:1-3; James1:22
▪Integrity: Since we treasure Christ and HIS reputation, we desire our beliefs,
words and actions to be consistent as we pursue moral integrity. One testimony of that integrity will be the
wise and faithful use of GOD’S resources given our church (funds, buildings,
etc.) for Kingdom purposes.
I
Chronicles 29:17; II Chronicles 16:9; Psalm 25:21; II Corinthians 8:1-7
▪Grace-Filled
Relationships: The entire Christian experience is about
relationships: GOD graciously pursues a
personal relationship with us-even when we do not deserve it- and designs
relationships as a primary channel for life and ministry. We will build authentic relationships to give
grace to those who have not yet trusted KING Jesus and nurture generous,
respectful, forgiving relationships with those in our family of faith.
Ephesians
2:3-4; 4:29-32; Colossians 3:12-15; I Thessalonians 5:14
▪Meaningful
Church Membership: Church is more than a building; it is a faith community of KING Jesus followers bound together for
mission. Church membership means that
those committed to a common mission and to each other embrace both the
privileges and responsibilities of being the Body of Christ.
Matthew
18:15-16; Ephesians 4:3-6; Colossians 1:3-6; I Peter 4:10
▪Faith: We long to be a part of something that can only be explained by the
power of our living GOD. We will plan
and dream, be creative and innovative, live with end time urgency, and risk
living on the edge beyond our experience and comfort as we trust GOD for an
impact that is beyond us.
Matthew
10:17-39; John 14:22-32; Ephesians 3:20-21; Hebrews 11:6
▪Worship: Giving priority to the corporate worship experience of the Body of
Christ:
Glorifying GOD. Celebrating HIS grace to us. Praising HIM for HIS mercy, grace and HIS
love.
Psalm
95:6; Acts 2: 41-47; Revelation 4:10
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