Worshipful Living
A dedication to passionate devotion and intentional obedience. Jesus said that the Father is seeking those who worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. We must practice a life of worship that invites the presence of Jesus into all that we are and do.
(John 4:19-26; Romans 12:1-5; Exodus 15:1-21; Hebrews 13:15-16; Psalm 100; Matthew 25:34-40; Matthew 6:19-24, 33)
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Authentic Relationships
A commitment to respect and integrity. Jesus’ relationships were honest and genuine. We too are compelled to relate honestly with those inside and outside the church. In so doing, we are refreshed and encouraged by our love for one another.
(Acts 2:40-47; 1 Thessalonians 2:4-8; John 11:17-37; Matthew 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 13; Ephesians 4:25-32; Hebrews 10:24-25)
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Empowering Others
A process for equipping and sending Christ’s followers. Jesus intentionally modeled, trained and empowered people to be disciple-makers. He has given us His Holy Spirit and commissioned us to go to the ends of the earth. Accordingly, all of us as ordinary people are compelled to be prepared and empowered to accomplish a divine mission.
(2 Timothy 2:1-7; Acts 6:1-4; John 21:15-25; Matthew 28:16-20; Ephesians 4:11-12; Nehemiah 2:17-18; Acts 18:24-28)
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Humble Service
A calling to be generous towards God and others. Jesus came to serve, not to be served. He modeled a servant life not only with His disciples, but also with society’s lost, outcast and oppressed. Accordingly, we follow His example.
(Mark 10:42-45; Philippians 2:1-11; John 13:1-17; John 12:20-26; Isaiah 53: 1-12; Matthew 15:34-40; Matthew 20:26-28)
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Loving Compassion
A command to look beyond ourselves. Jesus looked at broken humanity through the eyes of love and compassion and came to give His life away. We are called to see the world from God’s perspective and give ourselves away as messengers of salvation, hope and healing.
(Luke 10:25-37; Matthew 14:13-21; Luke 15:11-32; John 15:9-17; Colossians 3:12-14; 2 Samuel 9:1-13; Ruth 2:1-16)
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Ministering Together
A strategy for accomplishing God’s plan on earth. Jesus commissioned His followers in groups and teams as they went out with His authority to preach, teach, heal and care for those in need. We have been given different gifts and have been designed to work together for the fulfillment of the kingdom of God.
(Luke 10:1-3; Nehemiah 3:1-32; Acts 13:1-3; Acts 16:1-6; Matthew 10:1-20; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 1 Corinthians 12:1-27)