To participate in worship as a corporate expression of our passion for the supremacy of God in all things to the joy of all peoples. (John 4:24 "spirit and truth"; Rev 4:8-11, the throne room of God; Eph 2:21 "holy temple"; Mark 11:17 "house of prayer")
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Spiritual Formation
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To grow in the knowledge and application of God's Word in order to develop God's people toward full Christian maturity and to train them for effective ministry. (Eph 4:11-13 "become mature"; 2 Tim 2:2,”discipleship”; 1 Tim 3:15 "pillar and foundation of the truth")
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Community Fellowship
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To love and care for one another as the family of God by encouraging, supporting and praying for each other. (Acts 2:44-47, devoted to fellowship; Heb 10:23-25 "meeting together"; John 13:34-35 "love one another"; Eph 3:15, family of God)
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Ministry and Service
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To demonstrate the love of Christ to those in our church, in our community, and in the world. (Matt 25:34-40 "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers"; Gal 5:13 "serve one another in love"; 2 Cor 9:11-12, service as an expression of thanksgiving; Rom 12:4-8; Eph 4:12 Body of Christ")
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Evangelism and Missions
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To extend the Kingdom of God by advancing the gospel through evangelism in our community and through missionary endeavors throughout the world. (Acts 1:8 "my witnesses"; 2 Cor 5:20 "ambassadors of Christ"; Matt 28:18-20, the Great Commission; 2 Pet 3:9)
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