Core Values
CORE VALUES
S Scriptural
E Evangelistic
R Relational
V Vital
A Authentic
N Non-Materialistic
T Transformational
S Serving
SCRIPTURAL
The Bible is our authority in matters of faith and life, responsibly interpreted with sensitivity to the Spirit.
(2 Timothy 3:16)
EVANGELISTIC
Helping others find or deepen their relationship with God in Christ.
(Matthew 28:18-20)
RELATIONAL
In community characterized by the fruit of the Spirit, we interact with God and with each other.
(Acts 19:8,9, I Corinthians 14:26, Galatians 5:22,23, I Thessalonians 2:8, I John 2:9,10)
VITAL
Like an incubator to a newborn; like family to God's children.
(Matthew 12:48,49; John 10:10; 1 Peter 1:23)
AUTHENTIC
We admit that we are imperfect and in need of acceptance and God's transforming grace.
(James 5:16)
NON-MATERIALISTIC
ServantChurch resists ownership of property in order that property not define us and so that resources are freed up for service.
(Acts 2:42-47)
TRANSFORMATIONAL
We cooperate with God’s transformational work toward Christlikeness through spiritual disciplines (habits that serve as vehicles for God's transformative work).
(Acts 2:42, Romans 7)
SERVING
God’s love finds expression in joyful service to one another and to those with whom God calls us into relationship.
(Matthew 5:16, 25:31-40; Galatians 6:10; James 1:22,27)
