1. We value God’s Word, the Bible, as solely authoritative and sufficient in all matters of belief and behavior

    for every believer’s enjoyment of God and for the ministry of the church

    (Psa. 1:1-3; 2 Tim 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2; 2 Pet 1:2-4).

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2. We value prayer as the visible engine of all our efforts in ministry and worship (Acts 2:42; Eph. 6:18-20;

    Phil 4:6; Col 4:2; 1 Thess. 5:16-18).Fully relying on the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 2:14-16; Zech 4:6; Eph 3:16;

    1 Pet 4:10-11).

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3. We value husbands, wives, and children fulfilling their biblical roles in the family and in the church

    (Deut. 6:4-9; Psa. 78:1-9; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim 3:14-15).

 

4. We value personal and corporate worship of God, which engages both the mind and the heart

    (John 4:23-24; Jam 4:8; Psa. 16:11; 2 Tim 4:1-4).

 

5. We value Christ-centered relationships, especially through the regular gathering of small groups

    focused on God’s Word, prayer, and mutual love (John 13:34; Eph. 5:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:11; Heb 10:23-25;

    Jam 5:16).

 

6. We value corporately developing biblical knowledge, character, and actions that imitate Christ (Eph. 4:12;

    Col 1:28).

 

7. We value every believer faithfully serving in the body of Christ

    (Rom 12:9-13; 1 Pet 4:11-12; 1 Cor. 12:7; Eph. 4:11-13).

 

8. We value reaching those who do not know Christ in our communities and throughout the world

    (Matt 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Rom 10:1; Col 4:2-4).

 

9. We value the submission to Christ’s leadership, which is carried out by a biblically qualified team of elders

    (Acts 20:28; 1 Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet 5:1-3; Heb. 13:17).

 

10. We value equipping leaders in the context of the local church

       (Eph. 4:11-12; 1 Tim 5:17).