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We
believe that experiencing, celebrating and
proclaiming the unconditional love of God through Jesus
Christ is the center of all we do.
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We
believe that every person is valuable to God and to
God’s Kingdom just as they are, without regard to age,
race, culture, sexual orientation (straight, gay,
lesbian, bisexual, or transgender), or background.
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We
believe that God has given every person spiritual
gifts that are designed to be used for others.
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We
believe we are accountable only to God for our
religious beliefs and practices.
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We
believe that every Christian’s role is to fulfill
the Great Commission and that the most effective
evangelism happens through people inviting people to
receive salvation and follow Christ.
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We
believe in relevant Biblical teaching that
transforms lives and in every person’s right and duty to
interpret scripture under the guidance of the Holy
Spirit within the community of believers.
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We
believe that each local congregation is an
independent unit, democratically functioning in
cooperation with other congregations and bodies.
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We
believe in the separation of Church and State
maintaining that there must be no coercion of any church
by the state and no coercion of the state by the church.
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We
believe our worship must be diverse, vital,
inspiring, alive and relevant to people’s lives.
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We
believe that ministry and mission take priority over
land and buildings.
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We
believe that “doing church as a team” is God’s
design for effective ministry.
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We
believe in becoming fully devoted followers of
Christ Jesus through becoming a community of small
groups.
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We
believe that God appreciates our best efforts.
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We
believe that all members and associates of this
congregation are ministers.