EVANGELISM
Sharing the good news of Christ’s love and his imminent return is the overarching purpose of our existence as a church. We model our lives after the life of Jesus, daily extending our hands and hearts in friendship and love, sharing the gospel of Jesus through constant prayer and close study of scripture, being sure that all forms of outreach are in Biblical harmony.
“But you shall rec
eive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” – Acts 1:8, NKJV
2. HUMILITY
Christ came to Earth to serve humanity, and therefore we seek to be like Him and humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God, uplifting one another, being servants to our community with compassion and meekness, esteeming to place the needs of others before our own.
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering.” – Colossians 3:12, NKJV
3. HONESTY
We believe in an unwavering commitment to the truth, putting scriptural honesty first and being whole and accountable to the Lord Jesus Christ and one another in our actions, beliefs, and words at all times. We stand for what we believe in, being dependable and reliable in our conduct.
“Thus says the LORD:’Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed.’" – Isaiah 56:1, NKJV
4. TEAMWORK
Being committed members of the body of Christ, we all have a responsibility to use our God-given talents to spread the good news of the gospel. As vested members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, we seek to work in cooperation and collaboration with God, our church, and our community, knowing that every person has an integral role to play in our mission. We must encourage each other and build each other up through prayer and personal ministry.
“For in fact the body is not one member but many.... And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with [it]; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of
Christ, and members individually.” – I Corinthians 12:14-27, NKJV
5. OPEN ARMS
All people matter to God. Therefore, all people matter to us. We receive any and all who are seeking Christ and embrace and welcome them with compassion and acceptance.
“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.” – Colossians 3:14, NKJV
6. DISCIPLESHIP
We are all called to be disciples of Jesus. We will be deliberate and intentional in training, mentoring, and sharing experiences with our community. Our primary purpose is to have others grow in Christ and accept His call of discipleship.
“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” – II Timothy 2:2, NKJV
7. COMMITMENT
Each member is expected to put forth his or her best effort in preparation, worship, and all duties regarding the kingdom of God. We are committed to bringing glory to God through selfless actions and wholehearted dedication to our mission and values.
“Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment.” – Matthew 22:37-38, NKJ
