Our CORE VALUES:

The following core values are the beliefs, convictions, standards that remain constant and keep

our ministry on course. They are the criteria that we use to evaluate everything we do.

· We Value GOD'S WORD
The study and application of the Word gives supernatural knowledge and wisdom how to overcome any circumstance we face.

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training

in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

(2 Timothy 3:16-17)

· We Value PRAYER

Prayer is the opportunity to hear God's direction to achieve our divine potential.

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With

this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints". Ephesians 6:18

· We Value Living a HOLY LIFE
God demands His people to live a higher moral standard of holiness and purity.

"If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that

will consume the enemies of God." Heb 10:26-28.

· We Value Everyone Achieving Their DIVINE POTENTIAL

God created us for success and to excel in all things.

"God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth

and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." Gen 1:28

· We Value EVANGELISM

Winning souls through home missions and foreign missions is the heart beat of God.

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and

of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."

Matthew 28:19-20

· We Value CARING One for Another

Providing God's unconditional love and care for all people regardless of economic, age or race is fulfilling the Great Commandment.

"By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Eph. 4:2-3

· We Value UNITY

Being in one accord and working in the spirit of harmony is a powerful weapon to defeat the enemy.

"All the believers were in one heart and one mind." (Acts 4:32)

"May the God… give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that

with one heart and mouth you may glorify God..." Romans 15:6 NIV

"Live in harmony with one another." Romans 12:16

· We Value EMPOWERING OF THE LAITY

Mobilizing the incredible talents and abilities of the laity into the harvest field is vital to a healthy, vibrant Great Commission church.

"It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists,

and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so

that the body of Christ may be built up." Ephesians 4:11-12

· We Value FINANCIAL Empowerment
It's important to educate God's people to be generous and obedient givers…to live debt free …and to fund God's work for His glory and honor.

"My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But

remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth,

and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today."

Deut 8:17-18

· We Value Healthy RELATIONSHIPS
Building healthy relationships are vital for healthy personal and spiritual growth.

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking

of bread and to prayer….All the believers were together and had everything in common…

Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts and broke bread in

their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying

the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were

being saved." Acts 2:42-47

· We Value EXCELLENCE
Everything we do for God must be done in a spirit of excellence.

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might…" Eccl 9:10

· We Value LEADERSHIP
Developing Godly leaders to lead in every area of life and use their positive influence to impact our families…church…community for God.

"And I will give you leaders after my own heart, who will guide you with wisdom and understanding." Jer. 3:8

· We Value TEAMWORK

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.

"If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one

to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one

keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.

A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Eccl 4:10-12

· We Value FAITH

Faith is the very foundation of our walk with the Lord

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him

must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Heb 11:6

· We Value NETWORKING
Working together with other organizations to make a difference in people's lives is important for being an effective and efficient ministry.

"So we ourselves should take care of them in order that we may become partners with them in the Lord's work." 3 John 8 TLB


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