The following core values guide our church conduct, ministries, and decisions:
Worship
Praise and glorify God, expressing love for God.
Isaiah 25:1; Psalm 42:11; Ephesians 1:3
Commitment to God, by teaching and preaching His inerrant Word.
Matthew 22:37-38; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:5-6; Luke 9:23-24
Obedience to God, submitting to His will.
Jeremiah 7:23; Deuteronomy 11:1; Revelation 14:12
Biblical Study
Know and grow in God’s Word, a continuum of spiritual growth throughout life.
Ephesians 4:11-13; Proverbs 8:17; Jeremiah 31:33; John 17:3; Psalm 119:105
Prayer
Active intentionality, cultivating and growing a personal relationship with God.
Ephesians 6:18; Luke 5:16; Matthew 26:42; Psalm 46:10
Seek and listen for God’s presence and direction.
Psalm 121:1-2; Matthew 7:8; Revelation 3:20; Ephesians 4:15
Service
Joyful generosity, sharing our time, talents, resources, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 9:7; Matthew 6:21; Isaiah 6:8
Sacrificial service to the community, meeting spiritual and physical needs.
Philippians 2:3-4; Matthew 10:42; Luke 21:2-4; Deuteronomy 14:28-29
High Expectations
Growth in spiritual maturity, outreach, discipleship, leadership development, ministry teams, prayer, and worship.
Psalm 1:1-3; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 13:11; Mark 16:15; 2 Timothy 2:2
Devotion to God, actively participating in personal and corporate prayer.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6; Psalm 116:2; Psalm 86:3
Provide a welcoming and safe environment for all to grow in their knowledge of God.
Romans 12:13; 1 Peter 4:9; Isaiah 58:7; Leviticus 19:33-34; Deuteronomy 32:10-11; John 10:27-29
Develop dedicated discipleship, taking the hope of Jesus Christ to our neighborhood, community, and world.
Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15; John 15:1-8; Mark 8:34-35; Matthew 28:17-20; Romans 12:2