Understanding that the "church" is the people rather than the
building, we desire to be motivated by the following core values as we SEEK TO BE:
A
LOVING CHURCH
-by practically loving others in both word and deed (John 13:34-35).
A WORSHIPING
CHURCH
-by daily expressing our love to God, our submission to His will, and our devotion to other believers
as we assemble together, encouraging one another in Christ Jesus (Mark 12:30; Hebrews 10:24-25).
A PRAYING
CHURCH
-by consistently coming to the Lord, developing our personal relationship with Him, and acknowledging
our dependence on Him (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6-7).
A TEACHING CHURCH
-by
offering a variety of ways for people to know and apply the Bible to their lives (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 7:24-25).
A MATURING CHURCH
-by encouraging consistent spiritual growth through the use of small groups,
individual study, and discipling relationships for the purpose of equipping one another to serve Christ more effectively (2
Timothy 2:1-2; Ephesians 4:11-16).
A PROCLAIMING CHURCH
-by everyone sharing the Good News
of salvation through Jesus Christ to neighbors, community, and throughout the world (Acts 1:8; Romans 10:13-15).
A
GIVING CHURCH
-by generously using our time, talents, and treasures as faithful stewards of all that the Lord
has given to us (Luke 16:11; Colossians 3:23-24).