Our Core Values are …
Commission
The great commission is the reason we share God’s love with others! Matthew 28:16-20
(loving God first then others is vital as we prioritize our lives)
New Commandment
The Great Commandment is the New Commandment is the way of Jesus! John 13:31-35
(change occurs when we accept Christ as our Forgiver and Leader [Lord and Savior] and submit to God’s will)
People
People Matter to God! Matthew 11:19
(compassion for lost/unchurched/pre-Christian people)
Contexual
We remain faithful to Christ, while living in the world and being Contextual! I Corinthians 9:19-22
(various styles & Gospel substance foundation)
Equal
All people are equal in the image of God! Galatians 3:27-29
(equality of age, gender, race and class)
Relationship
Faith matures through relationships! John 21:15-19
(invitation, fellowship events and small groups)
Integrity
God wants us to live a life of integrity! Acts 5:1-11
(Christian faith seven days a week to God, family and others)
Execellence
Excellence is God’s desire for us as we use our time, talents and resources! I Corinthians 9:23-27
(we strive not for perfection, but excelling in the things we do)
Hospitality
Optimize space through a hospitality focus! I Thessalonians 1:9-10
(all places we gather strive to make a welcoming place at home)
Leadership
Leadership development equips people to make impact! Exodus 18: 1-26
(training people to grow in their area of ministry)
Our Core Beliefs are …
Worship
Worship is the primary role of the people of God. Exodus 20: 2-6
(Includes singing, confessing, teaching time and the sacraments for building up the body of Chris)
Jesus
We believe Jesus died for our sins and we follow Christ’s teachings. Acts 2:29-42
(Includes accepting Jesus Christ as your Forgiver and Leader [Lord and Savior])
Biblical
We believe that the Biblical truth, the inspired word of God, is the catalyst for change and the basis for community relationships. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
(Includes Bible study, Biblical preaching and Biblical leadership)
Sacraments
We believe Sacraments are: gift of God’s grace, physical element attached and commanded by Christ.
Acts 16:13-15
(Includes Baptism (infants/adults) and Holy Communion)
God
We believe in God : Father, Son and Holy Spirit = Trinity. Matthew 28:29:19
(Includes praying, singing, confessing and proclaiming the Triune God)
Church
We believe that God blesses the apostolic, evangelical, confessional, catholic, ecumenical, liturgical, congregational and historical Church. John 15:1-11
(Includes the Creeds, open communion and church autonomy)
Prayer
We believe Prayer sustains us with strength and encouragement. I Timothy 2:1-4
(Includes prayer in worship, small groups and daily life)
Evangelism
We believe all are involved in Evangelism. Colossians 1:24-29
(Includes make Christ known through our sphere of influence and personal style)
Serving
We believe serving Christ in the world is vital. Ephesians 4:11-13
(Includes serving in the church and community through our Spiritual Gifts)
Giving
We believe that giving of our time, talent and possession is our way we share what God gives us. Malachi 3:8-12
(Includes sharing all that we have with Christ, tithing and special offerings)
This congregation accepts …
- the canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the inspired Word of God and the authoritative source and norm of its proclamation, faith, and life.
- the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds as true declarations of the faith of this congregation.
- the Unaltered Augsburg Confession as a true witness to the Gospel, acknowledging as one with it in faith and doctrine all churches that likewise accept the teachings of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession.
- the other confessional writings in the Book of Concord, namely, the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, the Smalcald Articles and the Treatise, the Small Catechism, the Large Catechism, and the Formula of Concord, as further valid interpretations of the faith of the Church.
