1) Duplicating Servants (Mark 3:13-19; 2 Timothy 2:2)

This means I am committed to have every worker in the church duplicate themselves by recruiting

and training other reliable people. The goal of the training is produce people who are

better then ones self. When this happens people work themselves out of a job and are

freed up to carry on other vital functions. Also, the new servant of God is taught how to produce

other workers who help the ministry progress forward in the years to come.

2) Empowering Christians (Ephesians 4:11-16)

This means Christians are released to do ministry, establish organization, trouble shoot

problems, and creatively accomplish the purpose of their ministry. Pastors and leaders

are like coaches who are there to prepare the peoples (players) for the game (ministry).

This means pastors are not to play the game for them, but they are to be in

support of them as they fulfill God's call and gifting in their lives.

3) Functional Structures (Exodus 18:13-23)

This means our organizational meetings and leadership structure is established in such a

way that promotes an ongoing multiplication of ministry and leaders. Also, it makes

possible for ministries to grow rather then be controlled by a spiritual hierarchy that

stunts growth. The results will be that we have less committee meetings and more

ministry activities and relationship building. The actual organization and trouble shooting

is done by those working or leading a particular ministry.

4) Gift-Oriented Ministries (1 Corinthians 12)

This means pastors are committed in helping leaders and members discover their

gifts and release them to use their gifts in area of ministry that fits them best. When

believers do church ministry on a consistent basis according to gifting they tend to

operate more on God s strength then their own because the Holy Spirit empowers what

he has uniquely gifted people for.

5) Need Serving Small Groups (Acts 2:46; 5:42)

This means that the fellowship is committed to having many types of small groups that

meet various needs of different types of people. Also, these groups allow members to

bring up issues and questions that are immediate personal concerns. There is more

accountability and opportunity for quality relationships.

6) Inspiring Worship Services (Acts 2: 42-47 )

This means our worship gatherings are filled with the presence and work of the Holy

Spirit. When this happens God will have a powerful effect upon people s lives and the

way our worship service is conducted. Also, people won t come to church out of duty,

but out of joy and a sense of privilege to be in the presence of God and be touched by

Him.

7) Loving Relationships (1 Corinthians 13 )

This means we want to be a fellowship that shows our love by practical means such as:

being patient, encouraging, meek, prayerful, hospitable, communicative, forgiving, and

sharing of material resources with each other. When we do this non-Christians are encouraged

to believe and Christians in the fellowship are built up and give thanks to God!

8) Need Serving Evangelism (Luke 4:18-19 )

This means although not everyone is called to be an evangelist we are all called to love

non-Christians by serving them and meeting their felt needs (physical, emotional,

spiritual). After establishing a relationship and in the process of meeting their need (s) we

see to it that they understand the gospel and are encouraged to make contact with a

local bible centered church.

9) Passionate Spirituality (Revelation 3: 14-22)

This means that members in the fellowship are "One Fire for Jesus" due to a life of

consistent dependency and intimacy with Him. Intimacy and dependency is developed

through personal and corporate prayer, bible intake, meditation, fellowship, praise and

active obedience to His Word and Spirit.

10) Sound Teaching (2 Timothy 2:15; 4:1-5 )

This means Bible teachers are committed to interpreting the Bible as correctly as

possible by prayerfully considering the historical and biblical context, purpose for the book,

grammar and thought structure. When we do this, we believe our application of the Bible
will be more accurate and thus lead to a more proper lifestyle and thinking. Sound doctrine
was important to Jesus Christ and the apostles, so it must be important to us.

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