Core Values
We Value People
People matter to God. We believe Jesus placed a special emphasis on those that did not know him and so will we. Seven’s assignment is to get the message of this good news to as many people as possible. (John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Luke 15:7, Luke 15:10, 19:10)
We Value Application of Scripture
Teaching is for life-change. We believe the Bible is God’s Word to people everywhere. Therefore, we must live and practice the life changing principles we discover. God gave us His Word in order to equip us for action and change us for His purposes. We teach the Bible not just for knowledge exchange but for life-change. (John 13:17, James 1:22-25, Luke 6:46, Psalm 1, Psalm 119:11)
We Value Real Relationships
Support and care happens best in community groups. We believe real authenticity is best described as openness with others about our strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps more than previous generations, young adults and young families today desire a community of people to share their life with. We will help people find their way from the large group (weekend worship) into relationally-authentic community groups. (Acts 2:44-47, Romans 7, Colossians 4:5)
We Value Relevance
Changing methods to reach a changing culture. We believe there is no reason the Bible should be communicated in an irrelevant way. It is the most exciting book ever written and we seek to share its good news in relevant ways. We will have creative and relevant environments for our preschoolers, grade school children, middle and high school students, as well as adults. Methods must always change to continue to fulfill the mission to “seek and save the lost.” We will also use as many relevant and creative marketing veins as possible to get the good news of life-change through Christ to our community. (Luke 19:10,1 Corinthians 9:22, 1 Chronicles 12:32)
We Value Action
Every member contributes. We believe God has equipped every Christ-follower with gifts and passions to live life to the fullest. We will encourage everyone to action by developing and using their gifts and talents in service to our church, community and world. We value justice and global responsibility. We do not see any reason a growing believer shouldn’t serve in some capacity. (John 10:10, 13:17, 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:6-8, 1Cornithians 12:4-7, Ephesians 4:11-13, Luke 8:21)
We Value Fun
We take God seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We believe there is no reason church should be boring. Our weekend services will always be truthful, helpful, and enjoyable. We will strive to lead people in the truth, help them apply that truth in their daily lives and we will have fun doing it. We love to laugh and believe laughter can enhance the learning experience. We will strive to make our weekend services the best hour of the week for everyone in attendance. (Matt. 13:20, Luke 2:10, 24:52, John 15:11)
