What We Believe

Core Values

In essential beliefs - we have unity
"There is one body and one Spirit...there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of us all..."  Ephesians 4:4-6 (NIV)

In non-essential beliefs - we have liberty
"Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters....Who are you to judge someone else's servant?  To his own master he stands or falls...So then each of us will give an account of himself to God...So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God."   Romans 14:1,4,12,22 (NIV)

In all our beliefs - we show love.
"I may have the gift of prophecy.  I may understand all the secret things of God and have all knowledge, and I may have faith so great I can move mountains.  But even with all these things, if I do not have love, then I am nothing."  I Corinthians 13:2 (NIV)
 

One God: Our heavenly father
"There is one God who is the Father of all People."
Ephesians 4:6a (C.E.V.)

Jesus Christ: God's Son
"Christ is exactly like God, who can not be seen. He is the first-born Son, …" Colossians 1:15a (C.E.V.)

Holy Spirit: God in us through Christ
"You, however, are controlled … by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you …" Romans 8:9 (N.I.V.)

Inspired Bible: God's Word
"The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God"
2 Timothy 3:16a (L.B.)

Prayer: Communicating with God
"When a believing person prays, great things happen."
James 5:16b (N.C.V.)

Discipleship: Following Christ
"Accept my teachings and learn from Me,…and you will find rest for your lives …" Matthew 11:29-30 (N.C.V.)

The Church: God's Family
"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! …" 1 John 3:1a (N.I.V.)
 

Practical Preaching: Applying the Bible to daily life
"When I preached … I didn't hold back from telling anything that would help you." Acts 20:20 (C.E.V.)

Life Changing Worship: Turning hearts to God
"Now those you have rescued will return…, singing on their way … never again to be burdened with sadness and sorrow."
Isaiah 51:11 (C.E.V.)

Sharing Your Story: What God did for me
"The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon …
And he brought him to Jesus." John 1:41-42a (N.I.V.)

Culturally Relevant: Reaching people where they are
"…Whatever a person is like I try to find common ground
with him…I do this to get the gospel to them…"
1 Corinthians 9:22b-23a (L.B.)

Small Groups: Building relationships
"They ate together in their homes, happy to share their food with
joyful hearts. They praised God…" Acts 2:46b-47 (N.I.V.)

Purpose Driven: Following God's Leading
"For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; …"
Acts 5:38b-39a (N.I.V.)

Excellence: Our best in all things
"… excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love …" 2 Corinthians 8:7 (N.I.V.)
 

Acceptance: Showing grace to one another
"Honor God by accepting each other as Christ has accepted you." Romans 15:7 (C.E.V.)

Integrity: Walking your talk
"Live such good lives that they will see the good things
you do and will give glory to God …" 1 Peter 2:12b (N.C.V.)

Transparency: Sharing your heart
"You deserve honesty from the heart; yes, utter sincerity and truthfulness. O, give me this wisdom." Psalm 51:6 (L.B.)

Servant Hearts: Helping one another
"…My friends, you were chosen to be free … Use it as
an opportunity to serve each other with love."
Galatians 5:13 (C.E.V.)

Passionate Commitment: Totally devoted to Christ
"…Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…" Matthew 22:37 (N.I.V.)

Gratitude: A thankful spirit
"Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of
Jesus Christ …" 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (C.E.V.)

Unity: Working together in harmony
"It is good and pleasant when God's people live together in peace." Psalm 133:1 (N.C.V.)
 

Living As....a special person of God
"You are The King's Priests God's own people, chosen to proclaim the wonderful acts of God." 1 Peter 2:9 (G.N.)

Living By....the Spirit of God
"We get our new life from the Spirit, so we should
follow the Spirit." Galatians 5:25 (N.C.V.)

Living Out....the Good News about Jesus
"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, " 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (N.I.V.)

Living With....financial responsibility
"Let no debt remain outstanding, " Romans 13:8a (N.I.V.)
" See that you also excel in this grace of giving."
2 Corinthians 8:7b (N.I.V.)

Living Actively As....a member in a local church
"You should be like one big happy family " I Peter 3:8 (L.B.)

Living For....eternity
"Everything you were taught can be put into a few
words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.
God will judge everything we do." Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (C.E.V.)

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