Values are the foundations of our church life and mission. They are our essentialbuilding block upon which the activities of the church depend. They are also the lensesthrough which we evaluate new ideas and the paths we tread. Undermining thesevalues will bring about risk to some parts of the church activity, cause confusion ordivision, destroy zeal or motivation as the reason for our activity changes or destroythe church as a whole as the inner heart will change as the values change. We protectour values as we adhere to them
Christ Church Values
Values Main Points Detail
ActiveRelationshipwith Jesus
●we are called to a relationshipwith Jesus
John 10:14; John 17:3
●we are expected to hear hisvoice
John 10:27
●Our choices matter
●This is the purpose of thecross
It matters eternally Luke13:25 ,27 It matters in thepresent John 15 “Abide in meand you will bear much fruitIf we do not hear his voicehow can we obey hiscommands. John 14:15. Notthe ten commandments aloneJohn 15: 10Sin separates (e.g. Adam andEve;) The cross bridges thegulf.
Bible Teaching
●The bible is the word of God 2Tim 3:16
The interpretation man puts onthe word of God is man notGod
●The bible is the basis for whatwe believe
The Church is founded on thebible truths
●Sermons should impart theword of God to nourish oursouls and help us spiritually.
Church Life
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Church is essential for ourChristian life
● relationships matter as it ishere that the Holy Spiritoperates
No such thing as me and Godand God and me. We belong asChristians to his people
Discipleship
● We are invited to followJesus. On this journey we sharehis life, gain his wisdom andfulfil the purpose `God has forour lives (Know it alls learnnothing)
●Giving is part of discipleship
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