...applying the Bible in relevant ways to every situation. We value the Bible. |
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Matthew 4:4 – Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” |
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What it looks like at Faith: |
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• The Bible is the foundation for our teaching. |
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• The Bible has the answer for how we live today. |
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• We encourage everyone to read, study, memorize and apply the Bible for themselves. |
...praying about everything. We value prayer. |
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Mark 1:35 – Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. |
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What it looks like at Faith: |
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• Prayer is part of every ministry decision at Faith. |
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• We pray for each others’ needs and celebrations. |
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• We encourage, equip and empower people to pray. |
...honoring God with the way we do our work. We value excellence for God’s glory. |
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John 17:4 – I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. |
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What it looks like at Faith: |
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• Strive for excellence in everything we do. |
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• God has given us the resources and abilities to pursue a high level of quality in programs and ministries of the church, and in doing so to give glory to Him and not to ourselves. |
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• Evaluate everything we do for God–honoring excellence. |
...being compassionate toward everyone. We value love. |
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Mark 1:41 – Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. |
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What it looks like at Faith: |
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• Our compassion for the souls of man compels us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ which changes lives and destinies. |
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• Our love for our neighbors and the “least of these” is demonstrated in acts of mercy, grace and selflessness. |
...thinking intentionally about ministry. We value intentional ministry. |
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John 18:37 – In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. |
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What it looks like at Faith: |
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• In prayer, we decide, plan and act in alignment with our church’s purpose and values. |
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• We seek to understand the vision of what God desires our church to be, we set goals which move us toward that vision, and we evaluate our progress. |
