We Value

 

Word of God - We value the Bible as the Word of God; perfect and complete in every way. We believe that all Scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim 3:16-17).

Voice of God - We value the voice of God. Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.

Presence of God - We value the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and our meetings. We believe we can receive more in one second in His presence than in a lifetime in other places. Therefore we value and practice the presence of God. In His presence is fullness of joy and in His right hand is treasures forever more.  Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.

The Grace of God – We value and believe the finished work of Jesus on the cross was enough. So we place our faith in His finished work, not our own. 

Worship of God - We value the importance of passionate worship. John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth."  Ps 100:4 says, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.” We believe that worship, thanksgiving, and praise are keys to entering His manifest presence.

Family of God - We value being a part of God's family and honor the members of His household in His church and our homes.

Gifts of God - We value the working and giftings of the Holy Spirit. We believe that the Holy Spirit could do more in someone’s life in a few moments than we could in our lifetime. So we value His presence, giftings, and His workings.

Equipping the Saints - We value and practice the Ephesians 4:11-12 model of ministry. Church was never meant to be a one-man show, led by the pastor.  Equipping and training the saints to do the work of the ministry through the 5-fold ministry gifts is of utmost importance. We see this model demonstrated by Jesus with His disciples. Train, equip, empower, and send.

Discipleship -  We value the great commission and the importance of discipleship. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Missions - Another important aspect of the great commission is missions. We financially support missionaries locally, nationally, and internationally, and we also send teams on mission trips.