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Our Denomination
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Our Core Values 1. Biblical
Truth, the Inerrant Word of God. We value
God’s Word to be absolute truth, inspired by the Holy Spirit, altogether trustworthy,
and preserved for our daily
instruction. (John 17:17; II Timothy 3:16) 2. Salvation
by Grace alone. We value
God’s sovereign grace whereby, in accordance with His will and redemptive
purpose, He chose a people from fallen mankind, redeemed them by the blood of
Christ, and granted them the gifts of faith and repentance. (Ephesians
2:8,9; Romans 9:18; Ephesians 1:4; Galatians 3:13; Hebrews 12:2; Acts 5:31) 3. Worship
of the Sovereign God. We value
worshiping the triune God of the Bible, magnifying the Creator and Author
everything, the Ruler of the universe, the Initiator of salvation, the Sustainer of spiritual life,
celebrating the only sovereign God, the sole Object of our worship. (John
4:23,24; Psalm 33: 6,9; Acts 17:25,28; Ephesians 2:8,9; Philippians 1:6) 4.
Consistent Proclamation of the Truth of Scripture. We value
preaching and teaching of God’s Word that proclaims the truth of the
gospel, gives light for our daily walk
with God and supplies spiritual guidance for all of life. (Romans
10:14,15; John 1:4-9, Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 3:6) 5.
Progressive Spiritual Growth We value
growing in our knowledge of Christ and our likeness to Christ through the
discipline of daily prayer, study of God’s Word, and fellowship with God’s
people. (II Peter 3:18; Colossians 1:28; II Timothy 3:15-17; II Timothy 2:15;
Psalm 119) 6.
Submission to God’s Word We value
obeying the commands and teaching of
Scripture as we come to understand it’s truth. (I
John 3:24; I Samuel 15:22; Psalm
119:9-16, 33-36; Hosea 6:6; John 17:17) 7. Sharing
God’s Word We value
proclaiming the gospel to our neighbors and to all the world, making
disciples for the glory of God. (Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8) 8. Wholesome
Family Life We value
training that helps families honor and obey God by loving and caring
for each another, and by worshiping God together at home and in the
church. (Matthew 15:4; Deuteronomy 5:16; Leviticus 19:3; Exodus 20:12; Psalm
95:6) 9. Children
and Youth We value
teaching that equips our children and youth with spiritual insight and
discernment so they may respond to the Shepherd’s voice and resist the
enemy’s entrapments. (Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:6,7; John
10:14; Ephesians 6:11; James 4:7) 10. Loving Relationships We value
building strong and lasting relationships within the community of believers
through the fellowship of the Gospel in small groups, service projects, and
all church life. (I John 4:7; Ephesians 4:14-16, 25,32) 11. Human Life We value all
humans— including those pre-born, the elderly and infirm — because they are
created in God’s image. Therefore we
will seek to protect and serve all regardless of age, gender, disability,
ethnic background or socio-economic status.
(Genesis 1:26, 27; 5:1, 9:6;
Psalm 8:5, Exodux 20:13; Job 33:4; Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 1:4,5; Romans
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