"Core Values are the essential and enduring tenets of an organization and the glue that holds the organization together through time."
--Pastor Glenn Graves
Unity
“1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion; for there the LORD commanded the blessing life forevermore.”
A. Multi-cultural - Revelation 14:6
The Proclamations of Three Angels
“6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,”
B. Acceptance - Ephesians 1:6
“ 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”
C. TEAM - Acts 2:42
“42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
D. Family – Joel 2:20 E. Multi-generational – Romans 8:16&17
“28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.”
“16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified
together.”
Development
“24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”
A. Spirit – Filled - Acts 19:2
“2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.”
B. Spiritual Maturity – Colossians 2:7
“7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.”
C. Servant-hood – Matthew 23:1
“26 ... If you want to be great, you must be the servant of all the others.”
Matthew 20:26 (Contemporary English Version
D. Faithfulness - Matthew 25:23 “22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” A. Excellence – 1 Corinthians 14:12 “12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.” B. Welcoming – Romans 15:7 “7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.” C. Friendly – Ephesians 4:32 “32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” D. Service – Romans 12:1 “1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” E. Love – 1 Peter 1:22 “22 Now that your obedience to the truth has purified your souls, you can have true love for your Christian brothers and sisters. So love each other deeply with all your heart.” (New Century Version) “7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” A. Grace – Hebrews 12:28 “28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:” B. Forgiveness – Matthew 6:12 “12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” C. Restoration – Galatians 6:1 “1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” A. Joyful Life – Psalm 35:27 “27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.” B. Debt free living – Romans 13:8 “8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.” C. The Total Prosperity of Man – 3 John 2 “2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
“23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Hospitality
Integrity
Success