Teaching/Preaching
- Exegetically informed
- Grace-oriented; gospel-centered; Christ-focused
- Theologically Coherent – Generally Reformed
- Diversity on Minor Issues – i.e. eschatology, creationism, gifts,
Corporate Worship
- God and gospel-centered
- Diverse stylistically
- Celebrative and reflective
- Blend of ancient and contemporary forms
- Participatory not performance
- Informal but ordered
Leadership
- Modeling godliness and love
- Theologically informed
- A passion for God, for the church, and for the lost
- Sacrificial and serving
- Humble and deferrin
Evangelism
- Everyday by everyone
- Relational and Strategic
- Relevant and Considerate
- Prayerful and patient
- A dance not a war
- A process not an event
Small Group Relationships
- Accepting and affirming
- Committed to Community
- Transparent and forgiving
- Growing in grace and knowledge
Ministries
- Committed to Serve Others
- Mercy-oriented
- Teamwork
- Mission-oriented
- Excellence and effectiveness
- Accountable to the Leadership
- FAT people (Fathful, Available, Teachable)
- Involving others
Stewardship
- Care for physical property
- Fiscally responsible
- Generous
- Grace-giving
- Pursuing Quality and excellence
Lifestyles
- Biblically informed
- Empowered by Grace
- Ruled by love
- Pursuing Holiness
- Non-judgmental
- Deferring to others