1.       WORD-BASED

The source of our ministry is God. His guide for our ministry is the Bible – not human wisdom. 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)

Every member is a minister. 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

The focus of our ministry is people – not programs. 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) See our

 

5.       COMMUNITY

The context of our ministry is community. The Christian mission occurs in community, where human lives and hearts touch. We believe the church is not a place you come to, but a "family" you belong to. With God's help, we push and pull each other up the mountain path of this faith journey. Sometimes we carry others, and sometimes we are carried. But we walk together. One expression of this is our desire to draw people into small groups, Bible studies, and Neighborhoods.