Values of Faith
1. We should be relevant to our culture, without compromising the absolute truth of the Bible.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
2. Spiritual growth is an intentional process to which every Christian is called to be committed.
Ephesians 4:11-13
3. We should embrace the mission, vision, core values, beliefs, and membership committment
of our church, resulting in a spirit of unity and authenticity.
Nehemiah 1:2; Romans 12:8; Acts 6:2-5
4. God instituted the family as the core social unit of our society; therefore, we value ministry
to the entire family.
Genesis 1:27-28; Genesis 2:24; 2 Timothy 1:5
5. We are committed to church growth, not for numerical reasons, but because all people matter
to God.
Matthew 18:14; Luke 5:30-32; Luke 15
6. Our church is driven by God's purposes, rather than tradition, budgets, buildings, or
personalities.
Proverbs 19:21; Isaiah 46:10; Acts 2:23;
Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 3:10-11
7. To honor God we must give him the best we have to offer.
Malachi 1: 6-14; 1 Corinthians 10:31;
Colossians 3:17
8. Authentic relationships, accountability, and spiritual growth occur best in small groups.
Luke 6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47
9. Creativity and innovation in worship and ministry communicates God's Word more
effectively to our community.
1 Chronicles 12:32; 1 Corinthians 9: 12-32
10. Legalism, traditions, and man-made rules should never overshadow our love for God
and our love for each other.
Matthew 22:37-40; Romans 8:38-39;
1 Corinthians 13
