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28 spring/summer 2021 We Pa s s i o n a t e l y P u r s u e J e s u s We keep the main thing the main thing. People are transformed by God through His holy and perfect Word, the Bible, prayer, and worship. {Rom 12:2, 2 Tim 3:15-17, 1 Thess 2:13} We F u l l y E m b r a c e t h e P o w e r o f t h e H o l y S p i r i t We acknowledge the Holy Spirit and His work in everything we do. He is there to lead, guide, and help us through every part of every day. {Rom 8:12-14, Acts 1:8, Gal 5:22, John 14:26} We E n c o u r a g e P e o p l e t o O n g o i n g I m p r o v e m e n t We encourage people to take the NEXT STEP to discover their God-given potential. Our church is a joyous place where we can grow in knowledge, love and contentment. {Phil 4:12-13, Jer 29:11, 1 Thess 5:11} We C r e a t e O p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r E v e r y P e r s o n t o U s e T h e i r G i ft s We will share our talents, passions, time and gifts to serve others. We believe prayer and creativity is key to fulfilling our mission. {1 Cor 12:27-31, John 15:12, Matt 5:16} We a r e a F a m i l y W h o I s B e tt e r To g e t h e r We are a multicultural, multi-ethnic family united under one God-given vision. We pray for one another and extend grace to one another. {Col 3:12-15, Ecc 4:9, 1 Cor 12:14-26} We L i v e t o G i v e We are contributors not consumers. We lead the way in generosity. No amount of money, resources or effort is insignificant in our attempts to reach those in need of Jesus. {1 Tim 6: 17-19, Prov 3:27, Luke 10:25-37} We I n v e s t i n t h e N e x t G e n e r a t i o n We train, equip, and commission the next generation. We pray for and partner with parents to help them raise children who love and serve God and others. {Prov 22:6, Ps 78:4-6, Ps 145:4} We A c t i n A u d a c i o u s F a i t h We act in faith to set impossible goals, take bold steps and watch God move. In order to fulfill our vision, we thing big with an outward focus on others. {Isa 55: 8-9 , Heb 12:1-3, 2 Cor 4:18} This is the beginning. Core values create the proper environment in which strategies can be accomplished and vision can be fulfilled. These eight core values can be seen as powerful habits or behaviors. Internalize them and make them part of who you are. Then you'll be poised to take the NEXT STEP in your journey. 28 fall 2020/winter 2021 CORE VALUES