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The values of a church shape what — and who — it is. Trinity Church has
10 core values that are highlighted here, along with the biblical
reasoning for each value.
• We believe that the Bible is true and that its teaching is the
catalyst for life-change in individual's lives and in the church.
(Romans 12:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12; Acts 2:42;
20:32)
• We believe that lost people matter to God, and therefore they ought to
matter to the church. (Luke 5:30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18:14)
• We believe that the church should be culturally relevant while
remaining doctrinally pure. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
• We believe that followers of Christ should manifest authenticity and
strive for continuous spiritual growth. (Matthew 26:38ff; Ephesians
4:25-26 and 32; Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:29; Hebrews 12:1; 1
Corinthians 3:1-3)
• We believe that the church should operate as a unified community of
servants stewarding their spiritual gifts. (Romans 12; Ephesians 4; John
13; Philippians 2; 1 Corinthians 12 and 14)
• We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of
church life. (1 Corinthians 13; Nehemiah 3; Luke 10:1; John 12:34-35)
• We believe that life-change happens best through relationships. (Luke
6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47)
• We believe that excellence honors God and inspires people. (Colossians
3:17; Malachi 1:6-14; Proverbs 27:17)
• We believe that churches should be led by those with leadership gifts,
and structured according to the nature and mission of the church.
(Nehemiah 1 & 2; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3; 1 Peter 5; Ephesians 4; Acts
6:2-5)
• We believe that the pursuit of full devotion to Christ and His cause
is normal for every Believer. (1 Kings 11:4; Philippians 2:1-11; 2
Corinthians 8:7) |
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