Values
CREATION. Uniquely made in the image of God (Gen 1:27). Our identification (Col 2: 12) in Christ is chosen (Eph 1:4, 11), sons/daughters (Eph 1:5), forgiven (Eph1:7, Col 2:14), free (Gal 5:1), alive (Eph 2:5, Col 2:14).
CHARACTER. Development and devotion to people through intentional investment (1 Cor 11:1), and testing through trials and suffering (Jas 1:2-3, Ro 5:3-4) proving our resilience in Christ (Ro 8:18, 2 Thes 3:13).
COMMUNITY. Authentically sharing life with one another through teaching, fellowship, worship and living (Acts 2:42-47, Heb 10:25).
CREATIVITY. Beauty and uniqueness of each person through expression and thought, service and vision (1 Cor 12:4-6, Eph 4:11).
CULTURE. Essential elements of a given group which identifies them as distinct and valuable (1 Cor 9:19-23, Jn 4:1-26).
CHANGE. Transformation of the heart through the process of sanctification is the basis for all other life change (Ro 2:29, Eph 5:26-27, 2 Thes 2:13, 1 Pet 1:15-16, Jude 24-25).
COURAGE. Innovation and risk to forge the future are necessary to living a life of faith (1 Sam 17:45-47, 2 Cor 5:7) — advancing the gospel and movement of Jesus Christ (Josh 1:9).
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