Connecting With God
We value…
- The Bible as God’s word and as our highest authority
Psalm 119:105, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Heb 4:12
- Personally experiencing and testifying to God’s saving grace
Eph 2:8-9, 1 John 1:2-3, Acts 26:29
- Depending on God through prayer
1 Thess 5:16-18, Phil 4:6, Eph 6:18
- Doing all that we do as acts of worship unto God
1 Cor 10:31, 1 Cor 15:58, Romans 12:1
Growing Up
We value…
- Being faithful in spiritual disciplines
1 Tim 4:13-16, Psalm 1:2, 2 Tim 2:15
- Growing in love and service for others
Gal 5:13-14, Eph 5:1-2, 1 John 3:18
- Maturing in godly character
Matt 5:16, 1 Tim 4:7-8, Romans 13:14
- The vital role of spiritual leaders for discipleship
2 Tim 3:14-4:5, Eph 4:11-16, Heb 13:17, 2 Tim 2:2, Matt 28:18-20
Living it Out
We value…
- Living out scriptural values and mandates in all areas of life
James 2:17, 1 John 5:2-3
- Forming a biblical, countercultural community
Acts 2:46-47, Romans 12:2, Eph 5:8-11
- Honoring and emulating exemplary Christians – historical and contemporary
Heb 12:1, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Cor 11:1, Phil 2:29
- Leaving a spiritual legacy for the next generation
Joshua 4:4-7, 2 Tim 1:13-14
Giving it All
We value…
- Living a passionate and sacrificial life
Matt 26:6-13, Romans 12:11, 2 Cor 11:23-29, 2 Tim 4:6-7
- Generosity in giving time, money, talent and energy
Matt 6:19-20, 2 Cor 8:2-3, 2 Cor 9:6-7
- Working hard and doing our best
Acts 20:34-35, Col 3:23-24
Getting Close
We value…
- Doing life together in all its ups and downs
Romans 12:5, Gal 6:2, Heb 3:13
- Having open homes and open lives
Acts 2:44-46, Acts 20:18, Romans 12:13
- Relating to each other in love, commitment and honesty
Acts 20:20, 31, Eph 4:15, Heb 10:24-25
- Creating and sharing memorable moments
Romans 16:3-13, 1 Thess 2:8
Training Up
We value…
- Knowing and studying the word of God
Ezra 7:10, 1 Tim 4:13, 2 Tim 4:2, 1 Peter 2:2
- Training our minds to think from a Christian perspective in all areas of life
Romans 12:2, Col 1:16
- Being able to articulate our faith
1 Peter 3:15, 2 Cor 10:5
- Developing our gifts and skills
Exodus 35:10, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Cor 14:12, 1 Peter 4:10
- Raising up leaders and ministers
Matt 28:19-20, Col 1:28-29, 2 Tim 2:2
Reaching Out
We value…
- Sharing God’s heart for the lost
Ezekiel 34:16, Matt 9:36-38, Matt 18:14, Luke 19:10
- Creative and effective evangelism here and abroad
Acts 1:8, 1 Cor 9:22-23
- Compassionate service to the needy
Matt 18:5, Matt 25:40, James 1:27
- Equipping and sending out church planting teams
Acts 11:20, Acts 13:2-3, 2 Tim 2:2