INTEGRITY: We want God’s blessing
more than any advantage gained by dishonesty or deception. Pr 3:13-18; 10:9;
11:3; 13:6; Ps 1; 19:9-11; 41:12; Pr 10:22
UNITY:
We want the anointing that comes when believers love one another and work
together in harmony. Therefore we are committed to reconciliation (walking
in the light). 1Jn 1:7; Ps 133
EQUALITY: We believe the church is a spiritual family, not a
hierarchy. Therefore favoritism or social distinctions have no place among us.
We value every believer as a child of God giving honor and care to each in
proportion to their need. 1Co 12:12-26; Eph 2:19-22; Jas 2:1-7
HOSPITALITY: We believe a healthy church is a growing church, always
welcoming the lost, broken and lonely. We regularly deny our own comfort and
convenience to reach more for Jesus. Jn 4:31-34
ACTIVITY: We believe in doing acts of service and compassion so
our community and the world may experience the kindness of God through us.
Mt 5:13-16, 43-48
HUMILITY: We seek to draw all eyes to Jesus Christ and work for
the expansion of His kingdom, not our own. Therefore we avoid any behavior which
draws undue attention away from the Lord. We will also work to strengthen
churches and ministries beyond our own. Jn 12:32; Php 2:3
PURITY: We believe the biblical standards of morality and
behavior are realistic and attainable through the power of the Holy Spirit and
with the prayerful support of other believers. Therefore we do not hide or
ignore serious moral failure but apply discipline where appropriate and work
for the person’s restoration. 1Co 5:3-6:10; Gal 6:1; Gal 5:16-25; Eph 1:4;
1Pe 1:15, 16
SPIRITUALITY: We believe the
teachings of the Bible along with the power of the Holy Spirit bring healing in
every area of human need. Therefore as a church we minister using such biblical
principles as forgiveness, confession, repentance, deliverance, prayer and the
laying on of hands. In worship we focus on intimacy with the Spirit rather than
entertainment or even musical excellence. Ac 3:1-8, 16; 2Co 10:3, 4 weapons
of our warfare; Heb 13:8; Jas 5:14-16
SIMPLICITY:
Though God has blessed us with abundant resources, we do not wish to diminish
these by wastefulness or unnecessary displays of wealth. We choose lasting
quality and practicality, always remembering we are stewarding God’s money, not
our own. Lk 12:15-34; Jn 6:11-13 gather left over fragments
ACCOUNTABILITY: We believe Christians are asked to submit to one another
and to the leaders God has placed over us in civil government, our denomination
and our church. Therefore we cheerfully cooperate wherever possible, reserving
the right to disobey if asked to violate essential principles of God’s Word.
Da 3:16-18; 6:10,11; Ac 4:18-20; Ro 13:1; Eph 5:21; 1Pe 2:12-17
LIBERTY: Within the bounds of biblical morality and essential
doctrine, we acknowledge the right of believers to direct their lives by the
leading of their conscience. Our leaders will teach and encourage, but not
compel behavior except where discipline is required by the Bible. Phm 1:14;
1Pe 5:1-4; 2Co 9:7; Gal 3:25, 26; 4:7