Philosophy of Ministry

► The Word of God alone is inclusive and will shape our faith and practice.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)

► We will maintain a God-centered, rather than man-centered atmosphere at all times, thus emphasizing the Sovereignty of God.
(Romans 11:36)

► Christ will always be acknowledged as the only Mediator. Redeemer and Head of the Church.
(1 Timothy 2:5 Ephesians 5:23b Romans 3:24)

► We will affirm the centrality of the Church in God's redemptive plan.
(1 Peter 2:9 Ephesians 1:4-6)

► We will steadfastly maintain the distinction between the Church and the world, in thought, morality and methods.
(Psalms 1)

► We will strive for a consistent covanantal focus that impacts family life and stands against individualism.
(1 Corinthians 12:20 Ephesians 4:1-6)

► We will uphold the highest standard of holiness and will exercise biblical discipline.
(Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 1 Peter 1:13-21)

► We will strive for the purity of the Church's teaching; therefore oppose all deviations from the truth.
(1 Timothy 1:3-5, 4:6-7 1 Peter 2:1-2 Titus 2:1)

► We will strive for godly relationships that overcome all barriers and will not be respecter of persons.
(Philippians 2:1-4)

► We will uphold the regulative principle in all worship services.

► We will uphold the highest standards for leaders in Christ's Church.
(Acts 6:1-4 1Timothy 3:1-13 Titus 1:5-9)

► We will tirelessly equip believers and labor diligently for their maturity.
(Ephesians 4:11-16)

► We will refuse to be drawn into cultural fads.

► We will diligently maintain the peace of the Church, teaching people how to resolve inevitable conflicts.
(Galatians 6:1-4,10 Ephesians 4:32, 5:19-21)

► We will teach and preach the gospel, stressing conversion, so the people know the gospel and proclaim it.
(Matthew 28:19-20 1Corinthians 9:16-18 2Timothy 4:5)

► We will emphasize humility and gratitude as the appropriate respond to God's Sovereign Grace.

► We will encourage the diligent use of all the means of grace by our flock (prayer, sacraments, fellowship, worship and teaching and proclaiming the Word).

► We will uphold the sanctity of the Lord's Day corporately and teach families to do the same.
(Exodus 20:8-11 Isaiah 58:13-14)