Core Values
As a member of the Southern Baptist Convention of churches, our official “Statement of Faith” is The Baptist Faith and Message.
Our church’s core values are as follows:
Connecting with God
We value…
the Bible as God’s word and as our highest authority [Psalm 119:105, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Heb 4:12]
personally experiencing and testifying to God’s saving grace [Eph 2:8-9, 1 John 1:2-3, Acts 26:29
depending on God through prayer [1 Thess 5:16-18, Phil 4:6, Eph 6:18]
doing all that we do as acts of worship unto God [1 Cor 10:31, 1 Cor 15:58, Romans 12:1]
Growing up
We value…
being faithful in spiritual disciplines [1 Tim 4:13-16, Psalm 1:2, 2 Tim 2:15]
maturing in godly character [Matt 5:16, 1 Tim 4:7-8, Romans 13:14]
growing in love and service for others [Gal 5:13-14, Eph 5:1-2, 1 John 3:18]
the vital role of spiritual leaders for discipleship [2 Tim 3:14-4:5, Eph 4:11-16, Heb 13:17, 2 Tim 2:2, Matt 28:18-20]
Living it out
We value…
living out scriptural values and mandates in all areas of life [James 2:17, 1 John 5:2-3]
forming a biblical, countercultural community [Acts 2:46-47, Romans 12:2, Eph 5:8-11]
honoring and emulating exemplary Christians – historical and contemporary [Heb 12:1, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Cor 11:1, Phil 2:29]
leaving a spiritual legacy for the next generation [Joshua 4:4-7, 2 Tim 1:13-14]
Giving it all
We value…
living a passionate and sacrificial life [Matt 26:6-13, Romans 12:11, 2 Cor 11:23-29, 2 Tim 4:6-7]
generosity in giving time, money, talent and energy [Matt 6:19-20, 2 Cor 8:2-3, 2 Cor 9:6-7]
working hard and doing our best [Acts 20:34-35, Col 3:23-24]
Getting close
We value…
doing life together in all its ups and downs [Romans 12:5, Gal 6:2, Heb 3:13]
having open homes and open lives [Acts 2:44-46, Acts 20:18, Romans 12:13]
relating to each other in love, commitment and honesty [Acts 20:20, 31, Eph 4:15, Heb 10:24-25]
creating and sharing memorable moments [Romans 16:3-13, 1 Thess 2:8]
Training up
We value…
knowing and studying the word of God [Ezra 7:10, 1 Tim 4:13, 2 Tim 4:2, 1 Peter 2:2]
training our minds to think from a Christian perspective in all areas of life [Romans 12:2, Col 1:16]
being able to articulate our faith [1 Peter 3:15, 2 Cor 10:5]
developing our gifts and skills [Exodus 35:10, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Cor 14:12, 1 Peter 4:10]
raising up leaders and ministers [Matt 28:19-20, Col 1:28-29, 2 Tim 2:2]
Reaching out
We value…
sharing God’s heart for the lost [Ezekiel 34:16, Matt 9:36-38, Matt 18:14, Luke 19:10]
creative and effective evangelism here and abroad [Acts 1:8, 1 Cor 9:22-23]
compassionate service to the needy [Matt 18:5, Matt 25:40, James 1:27]
equipping and sending out church planting teams [Acts 11:20, Acts 13:2-3, 2 Tim 2:2]