Our Values
1Passion for God
We love God with our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. We seek a close personal relationship with Jesus, and to grow in emulating His attributes and living His love.
Psalm 40:8, 42:1–2; Matthew 22:37–38; 1 John 2:3,6, 5:3; Galatians 5:22–23
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Pursuing God’s Spirit
We desire to know and understand the truth of God’s Word, the essence of His divine nature. We value the foundational principles of the written Word, hearing from God, and following His guidance.
Job 23:12; Psalm 1:2, 119:11,105; Jeremiah 15:16; John 14:23; Colossians 3:16; Acts 2:17–18; Galatians 5:25; 2 Peter 1:19; 2 Timothy 2:15; Proverbs 3:5–6; Isaiah 30:21; John 4:24; Romans 8:14; John 16:13
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Discipleship
We aim to create an atmosphere in which members can follow Jesus according to the personal call He gives them, and enact their commitment to God’s will for their lives.
Luke 9:23; John 12:26, 13:35; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 2 Corinthians 5:15; 2 Timothy 1:9; John 14:21; Philippians 3:14; John 8:31–32, 10:27; Romans 12:1–2; 1 Samuel 12:24
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Love for humankind
God’s unconditional love for humanity that knows no boundaries of race, creed, or status, motivates and guides us to help meet the needs of those we come in contact with, whether spiritually or practically.
Psalm 40:10; Proverbs 11:30; Isaiah 61:1–3; Matthew 5:14–16, 9:36, 25:35–40, 28:19–20; John 21:17; 1 John 3:16–18; 2 Corinthians 5:14a; Isaiah 52:7; Ephesians 5:2
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The power of one
We value each individual and his or her unique talents, skills, and strengths. We believe that every person can contribute to changing the world by changing one heart at a time.
Mark 9:23; Luke 1:37; Matthew 17:20; 1 John 5:4; 1 Corinthians 1:26–29; 1 Samuel 14:6b; Romans 8:31; John 15:16; Philippians 4:13; 1 Peter 4:10; 2 Corinthians 8:12; 2 Timothy 1:9
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A sense of community
We cultivate brotherhood and camaraderie. We seek to develop a spirit of unity, love, and a sense of belonging that provides practical and spiritual support to our members. Together we can do more.
Matthew 22:39; John 13:34, 15:12–13; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 4:32; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 John 3:16, 4:20–21; Psalm 133:1; 1 Corinthians 1:10, 12:25–27; Philippians 1:27; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:5, 1:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Spiritual solutions
We apply spiritual principles to everyday challenges to overcome obstacles, resolve conflict, maximize potential, and heal hearts. We seek to share our spiritual wealth and knowledge with others.
John 6:63; 1 Corinthians 2:4; 2 Corinthians 3:6, 4:7, 10:4; Psalm 28:7, 37:39; Zechariah 4:6b; Philippians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 1:4; Romans 8:5–6, 26
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Diversity and innovation
In ministry and mission service, creativity and personal initiative are highly valued. When God guides, and we take action to follow Him, anything is possible.
Ecclesiastes 9:10; Romans 12:11; 1 Corinthians 7:17, 12:4–7,11,12; Romans 12:4–6; Ephesians 3:20; Philippians 1:6; 2 Timothy 1:6
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Living “as unto Him”
We put our faith into action and reach out to weary and troubled hearts, the disadvantaged, downtrodden, and needy, as unto Jesus.
1 John 2:6; John 13:15; Ephesians 5:2; Isaiah 61:1–3; 1 John 3:16–18; Acts 20:35; Matthew 20:28; Matthew 25:40; Ephesians 6:6–7; Colossians 3:17,23; 2 Corinthians 4:5, 5:15,20; Proverbs 19:17
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