OUR VALUES
These are the things we value and some of the scripture we use to measure our progress in becoming an Acts 2 church.
1) The church should be culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
2) Loving accountable relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.
1 Corinthians 13; Nehemiah 3; Matthew 5:23-24; John 13:34-45; Ephesians 4:32
3) The church should operate as a unified community of servants, each using their spiritual gifts.
Psalm 133:1; 1 Corinthians 12,14; Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians , 2 Corinthians 8:7
4) God’s work should be multiplied through mission endeavors and expansion.
Matthew 28:18-20; Isaiah 6:8; Matthew 10:5-10 and 24:14
5) People are priceless to God…they should matter to the church! (It’s not about me!)
Luke 5:30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18:14; Philippians 2:4
6) Individual needs are met and spiritual growth is facilitated best through Small Groups.
Romans 12:10,13,15; Ephesians 2:19; Philippians 2:4, Acts 2:44-46
7) Anointed worship and teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individual lives and the church. Coming together in praise unifies us in our pursuit and desire to be and remain in God’s presence.Worship has the unique capacity for touching people’s hearts and taking us from an intellectual experience to a spiritual one, as our hearts are prepared to welcome and receive the Word of God into our lives.
Psalm 40:3; Romans 12:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:23-25
8) Excellence honors God and inspires people.
Colossians 3:17; Malachi 1:6-14; Proverbs 27:17; 2 Timothy 2:1
9) Every individual should have a personal relationship with Christ resulting in full devotion to Him, continuous spiritual growth and the bearing of fruit.
Luke 9:23; Philippians 3:10-14; Hebrews 6:1; John 15:8
10) The church should be led by those with the spiritual gift of leadership.
Nehemiah 1,2; Romans 12:8; Acts 6:2-5