NORTH OAK COMMUNITY CHURCH
MINISTRY VALUES

1.       WORD-BASED

We value the appropriate application of Scripture in our ministries. (James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-27, Isaiah 55:11)

2.       EMPOWERING AND EQUIPPING (LAY MINISTRY)

We believe that every Christian possesses God-given talents and gifts that can be used to participate in service. Therefore, we believe that it is a responsibility of the church to encourage believers to use these gifts (empowering) in Christian service. It is also necessary to prepare believers for works of service by equipping them with knowledge and skills with which to accomplish an effective ministry. (Ephesians 4:11 –12, Romans 12:6 – 8, 1 Peter 4:10 – 11)

3.       PEOPLE-BASED

We believe that our ministries should address the felt and real needs of people in our church and community. We desire to show Christ’s love by respecting all people and building committed, caring and nurturing relationships. (1 Corinthians 12:5 – 6, Galatians 6:2,10)

4.       COMMITMENT

We value a high level of commitment to the various ministries of the church. (2 Corinthians 8:5, Luke 9:23 – 25)

VISION STATEMENT

North Oak Community Church, as a local representative of the body of Christ, seeks to build a Christ-centered ministry that is grounded in God’s word and dependent on God’s leading. We desire to empower and equip people to share the Saving Love of Christ while ministering to the needs of each other, our community, region and the world.