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We believe all people matter to Jesus Christ.
Therefore, we value all people and extend to then the love of Christ. John 3:16; Luke 10:25-37 |
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We believe in community.
Therefore, we will make it a priority to find ways to invite people to become part of the Christian community, in safe, loving and nonjudgmental ways. Ephesians 4:2-6 |
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We believe in prayer.
We are a church that lives and moves and has our being in God. Our life is a life of prayer.
Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 5:16; John 17:1-26; Acts 17-28; James 5:16 |
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We believe in teams and journey groups.
Small groups will be the primary means of caring for one another reaching out into the community and equipping the church ministry. John1:35; Acts 2:42-47 |
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We believe in inspiring worship.
Glorifying God and exalting Christ is our main objective during worship, while offering people hope, encouragement and instruction. Psalms 100; Hebrews 13:15-16 |
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We believe in service.
Every member is a minister gifted by God to serve in and beyond church by using our God-given gifts.
Romans 12; I Corinthians 12:1-13a; Ephesians 4:1-13; I Peter 2:9-12; Matthew 25:31-46;
Philippians 2:1-11 |
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We believe the Bible contains the words of life.
Therefore, we will make it a priority to devote ourselves to the study of the Bible, applying its teachings to our lives and ministry. Joshua 1:8-9; James 1:22-25; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
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We believe in discipleship.
We are called to live as faithful messengers of God's grace and hope in the worlds. As disciples, we offer out habits, words and lives as witnesses to out faith in Christ. Matthew 16:21-28; I John 2:6; Romans 12:1-2; Luke 14:25-35 |
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We believe in innovation risk taking.
Therefore, we will do whatever is necessary to reach people for Christ and make disciples, which will call for us to adapt our approach at times. I Corinthians 9:19-23 |
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We believe in excellence.
We believe in excellence. God is honored in excellence. Therefore, we will offer our best with everything we have and do. Colossians 3:23-24 |
