Core Values
Adopted 3/25/2007
Top Ten Core Beliefs from the congregational Survey.
- We believe in one triune God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who is the Creator of all things, who loves us and who empowers us through his Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the authority of Scripture and its relevance for our lives today and eternally.
- Christ is central to our understanding of how to live and the source of our salvation
- We believe that prayer is an important aspect of our relationship with God and our faith community.
- We believe that mission and evangelism both locally and globally is our response to Christ’s command to spread the gospel.
- We believe in Believer’s Baptism upon confession of faith in Christ
- We believe all human life is sacred and reject violence in all forms.
- We are a community of faith where we welcome, respect and disciple each other as we become more Christ-like.
- We are a community of faith which values each other and will hold one another accountable while offering grace and forgiveness when we err.
- We believe that service to those in need both locally and globally is an important expression of our faith.
The Following diagram is based upon the core beliefs affirmed by the congregation supported by articles of the “Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective”.
We believe God has called us to:
COF = Confession of Faith from a Mennonite Perspective adopted 1995