We strive to know God, His nature, His character, and His ways as revealed in the Bible, the inspired and authoritative Word of God. We seek to reflect who He is in every aspect of our lives and ministry.
Psalm 46:10; Psalm 103:7-13; Jeremiah 9:23-24; John 17:3; Ephesians 1:16-17; Philippians 3:7-11; 1 John 2:4-6
The automatic overflow of knowing and enjoying fellowship with God is reflected in the following areas:
HOLINESS
We are called to lead holy and righteous lives that exemplify the nature and character of God
Leviticus 19:1-2; Psalm 51:7-11; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Ezekiel 20:10-12; Zechariah 13:9; Luke 1:68-75; Ephesians 4:21-32; Titus 2:11-14; 1 Peter 2:9,21-25; 1 John 3:1-3
WITNESS
We are called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and make disciples in every nation.
Psalm 78:1-7; Isaiah 40:3-11; Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 24:44-48; Acts 10:39-43; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; 1 Peter 3:15-16
PRAYER
We are called to engage in intercessory prayer for the people and causes on God’s heart, including standing against evil in every form
Genesis 18:20-33; Exodus 32:1-16; Judges 3:9,15; 1 Kings 8:22-61; Ezekiel 22:30-31; Ezekiel 33:1-11; Matthew 6:5-15; Matthew 9:36-38; Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
FELLOWSHIP
We are called to commit to the Church in both its local nurturing expression and its mobile multiplying expression
Psalm 22:25-28; Matthew 18:19-20; Acts 2:44-47; Acts 4:32-35; 1 Corinthians 14:26-40; Hebrews 10:23-25
SERVICE
We are called to contribute toward God’s Kingdom purposes in every sphere of life
Psalm 112:4-9; Proverbs 11:10-11; Zechariah 7:8-10; Matthew 5:14-16; 2 Thessalonians 3:13; Titus 3:4-8; Hebrews 13:15-16; James 2:14-26
Updated March 2025
