What’s Important to Us!
To equip Christians… We believe the primary role of the church, especially its leaders, is to equip Christians for the work of the ministry. (Ephesians 4:11-16)
…to change the world… We believe that the commission Christ has given His church is a global outreach to the uttermost parts of the world. We must begin and continue locally but think globally. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8)
…through irresistible lifestyles and influential works of service… We believe that God redeemed Christians for His glory and that He left them on earth for the world to see the transformation in their lives and their deeds…for His glory and to draw them to Him. (Matthew 5:16)
…which are passionately committed to Jesus Christ… Wholeheartedly abandoning my heart and will to Him as Lord and to His will as my command. (Matthew 16:24)
…Biblically Measured… Making choices in my life that follow the guidelines of His Word, the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16)
…Morally Pure… Ethical choices that are consistent with the new life that I have in Christ. (Ephesians 4:17-5:21)
…Family Centered… Relational choices that are consistent with my design to live and grow in vital relationships including marriage, family, and Biblical community. (Romans 12:3-21; Ephesians 5:18-21; Hebrews 10:23-25)
…Financially Faithful… Financial choices that are consistent with the gracious heart of God. (2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15)
…Socially Responsible… Reaching out to others with works of service in His name. (Matthew 5:16; James 1:27)
…Evangelistically Bold. Reaching out to others with words of hope in His name. (John 3:1-4:42; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:11-15)