SR September 2015
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The Reason We Exist
churches to act ively advance God’s Kingdom.
FOCUS: what we do
We must develop and support new and existing
leaders who will work through healthy local
churches. Leaders include pastors, as well as
people who have served, are serving, or desire to
serve in local churches.
CORE VALUES: how we do things
Bible and Spirit Led
The Bible is the Word of God and the standard
for our faith and practice. We expect the Holy
Spirit to inspire and lead us as we fulfill our
mission.
7th day Sabbath
We are a people who lovingly observe the 7th
day Sabbath (Saturday) as a day of blessing
and rest.
Local Church Focus
Our membership is made up of local churches
who have the freedom and responsibility to
worship, educate, and share the Gospel. We
provide support to and through local churches.
Our Heritage
We exist because our forefathers were faithful in
preserving our unique heritage. We will continue
to remember our past to inform our present and
plan for the future.
KINGDOM CULTURE: how we want to be
Compassionate Biblical Living
People demonstrate compassion by ministering
to others as Jesus did. Our daily living should
Biblically demonstrate the love of God.
Generous Givers
People unselfishly contribute time, talent,
possessions, and finances as God has blessed
them.
Family
We desire to invite people to join us in worship-
ping and serving God. We will communicate
and treat each other as if we are family because
we are brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.
Wise Stewardship
Stewardship is wisely demonstrated in managing
all of the resources God has entrusted to us. We
actively use and invest what God has given us
rather than just storing it away.
Volunteer Focused
Volunteers are encouraged, empowered and
mobilized to serve. Many ministries are success-
fully supported by passionate volunteers.
(Through these opportunities, leaders are
identified and developed.)
