Biblical Commitments

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We trust God to accomplish this mission as we seek to:
Worship the Triune God in spirit and truth;
Teach the whole counsel of God in the scriptures;
Nurture one another in prayer-centered fellowship;
Serve the Kingdom of Jesus in deed ministry;
Witness to the nations the gospel of hope.

WORSHIP (back to top)
“God is seeking worshippers…” (John 4:23)
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name…” (Ps. 29:2)

: Core values :
-Worship adores the excellency of God and is the engine of all of life;
-Worship radiates the joy of salvation and the awe of God’s presence;
-Worship is Christ-centered with God as the primary audience;
-Worship should be cultural relevant, thoroughly informed by God’s Word

: Ministry Distinctives :
-Worship should be accessible to “seekers”, thematically coherent,
-Engaging the whole person, participatory and responsive.
-Musically blended to incorporate the best of traditional and contemporary songs
-Sensitive to teach the Reformed perspective on the sacraments

TEACHING (back to top)
“So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing” (Acts 19:20)
“Faith comes through hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ (Rom 10:17)

: Core values :
-Biblically exegetical, redemptive-historical
-Consistent with the Westminster Standards
-Winsome, vivid, practical
-Gospel-driven: justification and sanctification by grace through faith

: Ministry Distinctives :
-Never condescending toward outsiders
-Strengthening families for future covenantal faithfulness
-Transforming post-modern culture by equipping future leaders from local colleges

NURTURE (back to top)
“With one mind were devoting themselves to prayer” (Acts 1:14)\
“Bear one another’s burdens, thus fulfilling the law of Christ” (Gal 5:2)

: Core Values :
-Jesus shepherds His flock through a plurality of elected elders
-Unity and diversity of gifts and callings in the body of Christ
-The power of prayer and accountability

: Ministry Distinctives :
-Fellowship occurs most readily in small groups
-Groups flourish pursuing a mission beyond themselves -Intentional development of future leaders through small groups

SERVICE (back to top)
“Though the Lord is exalted, yet He regards the lowly” (Ps. 138:6)
“…the one who showed mercy, go and do likewise…” (Luke 10:37)

: Core Values :
-Jesus extends mercy ministry under deaconal supervision
-Deed ministry always accompanies word ministry

: Ministry Distinctives :
-Target needs in the community (elderly, poor, single parents)
-Mobilize the saints to serve existing local outreaches
( Pregnancy Center, etc.)

WITNESS (back to top)
“You shall be My witnesses” (Acts 1:8)
“pray that God may open up for us a door for the word” (Col. 4:3)

: Core values :
-Healthy churches grow through conversions
-Renewal in the church occurs through gospel proclamation
-Encourage/training in evangelism as a process and a lifestyle