- Community
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- We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life, and that life-change happens best through relationships.
(1 Corinthians 13; John 12:34-35; Luke 6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47)
- We believe that lost people matter to God, and therefore they ought to matter to the church.
(Luke 5:30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18:14)
- Creativity
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- We believe that God is the author of all creation, and that the arts, cultural expressions, technology, and human resources should be used creatively to communicate the timeless truths of God.
(Genesis 1; 1st Corinthians 9:19-23; Revelation 21)
- Empowerment
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- We believe that churches should be led by those with leadership gifts, and structured according to the nature and mission of the church.
(Nehemiah 1 & 2; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3; 1 Peter 5; Ephesians 4; Acts 6:2-5) - We believe that the church should operate as a unified community of servants discovering and using their spritual gifts.(Romans 12; Ephesians 4; John 13; Philippians 2; 1 Corinthians 12 and 14)
- Excellence
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- We believe that excellence honors God and inspires people.
(Colossians 3:17; Malachi 1:6-14; Proverbs 27:17)
- We believe that the pursuit of full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every believer.
(1 Kings 11:4; Philippians 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:7)
- Integrity
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- We believe that the highest standards of honesty and ethical soundness should govern all areas of the church, including financial, operating, ministry, and leadership practices.
(1st Corinthians 14:40)
- We believe that followers of Christ should show authenticity and strive for continuous spiritual growth.
(Matthew 26:38; Ephesians 4:25-26,32; Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:29; Hebrews 12:1; 1st Corinthians 3:1-3)
- Relevance
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- We believe that the church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.
(1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
- Safety
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- We believe that the church should be a safe place:
-safe to ask tough questions about faith & explore Christianity at your own pace
-safe to grow spiritually and have your spiritual journey be honored.
-safe to bring you kids.
(Psalm 23; Mark 10:14-16; John 3:1-15; John 15:1-17)
- Truth
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- We believe that the Bible is true and that its teaching is the catalyst for life-changes in individual lives and in the church.
(Romans 12:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12; Acts 2:42; 20:32)
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