devotion to the Great Commission
Sharing our faith, making disciples, baptizing and teaching others to obey all that Jesus has commanded. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Empowerment of the Holy Spirit
Living life dependent upon the Holy Spirit for both fruit and spiritual giftedness for ministry. (Acts 1:4-8, 2:1-4, Galatians 5:16)
Devotion to Prayer
Praying first, not last, as an expression of our dependance upon God. (Mark 1:35, Matthew 6:5-13, Exodus 15:22-26, Acts 3:19-20; 1 John 1:9)
Devotion to Apostolic Teaching
Honoring God’s word as an authority in our lives we seek to understand and obey it as it instructs, corrects, encourages, etc. (Acts 2:42, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:14-17)
Devotion to Gathering & Eating
Be physically present with God’s people for large group worship and small groups on a regular basis. (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25)
Devotion to Authentic Fellowship
Sharing our life with a small group of people, having honest discussion of Scriptures and its application in our lives, eating meals, and practicing hospitality in our homes. (Acts 2:42, 1 John 1:3-7)
Practicing the "One Anothers"
Providing & Supporting Biblical Leadership
Devotion to the Lord's Supper
Including loving one another, sharing burdens, and serving one another. These are a picture of what it looks like to be the church, who is one body with each part belonging to the others. (Romans 12-15)
We are committed to developing leaders and leading the local church with faithfulness and in humility as we steward the gifts and responsibilities God has placed on us. God has given leadership to the church that is gifted yet imperfect therefore we aspire to lead and steward the church diligently with humility and love towards God and one another.
(Ephesians 4:1-16, I Timothy 3:1-13)
(Ephesians 4:1-16, I Timothy 3:1-13)
Regularly taking communion together. We have a common union in Jesus, as brothers and sisters of His family, we regularly remember Christ’s death as our means of salvation and reflect on how our own lives live in response to Jesus sacrifice. (Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)
Practicing Sacrificial Giving & Generosity
Using Our Gifts to Build the Body
Devotion to Praise & Thanksgiving
Being generous with our time, talent, and treasure. We give as an act of obedience and an act of worship with our tithes, and we give alms, offerings, and practical resources as our church family has need. (Acts 2:42-47, I Timothy 6:17-19, James 1:19)
Actively sharing our gifts and talents to serve and build up the body of Christ - His church. (Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 Peter 4:8-11)
Honoring God and expressing gratitude for who He is and what He does. (Exodus 15, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 148, Matthew 26:26)