OUR VALUES
GOD ABOVE ALL
We are mindful of God’s glory in all we do and every decision we make. As demonstrated by:
• Excellent worship where God is exalted
• Asking of ourselves – would this glorify God?
Scripture: Isaiah 45:5, Ephesians 4:6, Romans 12: 1
HIGH GRACE, HIGH TRUTH
We speak the truth to one another in grace. As demonstrated by :
• In our communication and actions with each other we will speak the truth and do so full of the grace and love of Christ
• In our communication with the world, we will not shy away from the truth of Scripture but will be marked by compassion and love.
• Asking of ourselves – would this glorify God?
Scripture: John 1:14, Ephesians 4:15
GENEROUS RESPONSIBILITY
We will be wise with human and material resources and abundantly generous with our time, talent and treasures as demonstrated by:
• Giving ourselves away for the sake of the gospel
• Compassion toward the poor, oppressed and struggling
• A faith-inspired sacrificial generosity that permeates all we do as we give with joyful hearts
• Using our resources consistent with biblical wisdom
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 6:37-38, Luke 19:26, Matthew 25:23, Luke 16:10
TEACHING
We preach, teach and model the gospel of Jesus Christ for transformation of the heart and renewal of the mind as demonstrated by:
• Proclaiming the Word of God revealed in Holy Scripture, from a Reformed understanding
• Being discipled through time in the Word in authentic relationship with other believers
• Seeking to live a life filled and in fellowship with the Holy Spirit
• Teaching that does not merely provide head knowledge but equips us to live what we learn
• Transformative, lifelong learning at all ages
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:2,1 Corinthians 8:1b, James 1:22 TRANSFORMATION
GENERATION TO GENERATION
We value intergenerational relationships and an intergenerational church as demonstrated by:
• Equipping parents to make the home the center of discipleship
• Encouraging our youth to participate in the full life of the church
• Mentoring younger generations to walk with Christ in all of life
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Psalm 145:4, 1 Timothy 5:2
WE ALL GO
We are representatives of Christ wherever we go, demonstrating his love and ready to share the message of his hope as demonstrated by:
• Giving, sending and going to take this gospel to the ends of the earth, especially in those places where we are uniquely called.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8, John 4:35
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