What’s Important to Us (Our Core Values)
1. People – We value each and every person, Christian or non-Christian, adult or child, because they matter to God.
2. Prayer – We value prayer because our reliance is on God to transform lives, and to guide and grow us. We believe Christ is the Head of the church. We want to be led and empowered by Him.
3. The Bible – We value the truth and the transforming dynamic of God’s Word, the Bible. We believe that every Christian should be committed to regular fellowship, and faithfully studying the Bible for spiritual growth.
4. Service – We believe that every Christian is uniquely gifted by God to build up the Church. We believe that we must equip, empower and encourage people to faithfully use their gifts in God-glorifying ways.
5. Teamwork –We value teams. The work of the church is most effectively accomplished through teams of people working together. Through teamwork, believers’ lives are joined together, the church is strengthened, more effective ministry is possible, and the work is shared and sustainable.
6. Relationships – We value relationships, and believe that authenticity in our relationship with God and with other believers, and accountability to other Christians, is essential to growing deeper and stronger in faith. We can’t do it alone.
7. Integrity – We value personal and corporate integrity in everything we do and feel that our character should be a witness to the transforming power of Christ in our lives. We aim to be “salt” and “light” within the community He has placed us.
8. Fellowship – We value our fellowship, and are committed to doing all we can – individually and corporately – to ensure that it thrives.
9. Worship –We value worshipping God – through our praise, our service, and the way we live our lives – for He is worthy.
10. Evangelism – We believe we should share the love of Christ and His offer of forgiveness and salvation with as many people as we can.
