Involvement with Others

In light of enjoying  intimacy with God, Gospel-Driven Ever-Growing Followers of Jesus Christ will naturally desire to be involved with others in the church.  They will yearn to have true Biblical community with one another, seeking to live life together with God.  They will seek accountability and challenge, in addition to encouragement and equipping, all centered around the Gospel as it transforms them.  That involvement doesn’t end there.  As a person matures in the Gospel, it is natural and normal for them to begin to help others along in a Gospel-growth process.  As they grow they seek to help others grow, and will help them intentionally; realizing that maturity happens “on purpose,” rather than accident.

As people are involved with others, both sharing with and sharpening one another, they will help and push each other.  They will help each other  risk for Gospel causes, realizing that one can do more with others both because the burden is shared and the fear is lessened.  They will push each other to do the best they can with what they have been given for the glory of God.  When we are truly involved with others, we will help bring out the best in one another as we serve and live together.

Biblical Community:  We define biblical community as “Living life together in the light of God.” Due to this definition, we desire to see a group of people being transparent, vulnerable, and authentic about who they are and where they are in their relationship with Jesus and with others; a people not afraid of challenge and accountability-but rather desiring it.  Biblical community is seen through a people who have been and are being transformed by the power of the Gospel and are embodying the Gospel as they live life together. (Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 12)

Ministry Courage:  We value the fact that God calls us to take great risks in ministry ventures as we seek to proclaim His Gospel to our world.  We further understand that ministry courage is not something that can be manufactured apart from the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 4)

Focused Excellence:  If our purpose is to glorify God, then we as Christ-followers should aim to do the best we can with what God has given us.  We reject the aim of being the “best” or trying to outdo other churches.  However, we aim to do everything with excellence to honor, please and glorify God.  (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Intentional Disciple-Making:  We believe that discipleship leading to maturity happens on purpose. We value helping people grow through intentional, sequential discipleship methods that root them in the Gospel, and equip them to serve others using their spiritual gifts to build up the church and change the world.  (Matthew 28:18-20)