Key Ministry Values
(That undergird the Mission, Vision, Strategy and Dreams)
1. We believe that anointed teaching is the primary catalyst for
transformation in the lives of individuals and the church. (Hebrews
4:12; II Timothy 3:16; Acts 2:37; Acts 20:32; Acts 2:42)
2. We believe in the priority of corporate worship, that corporate worship provides
believers the opportunity to express their dependence upon and
adoration of God. Corporate worship also gives God the opportunity to minister to
believers and manifest Himself to unbelievers. We believe that our whole lives should be lived as an expression of worship. (Hebrews 13:15; Psalm
150:6; Psalm 29:2; Matthew 5:16; I Corinthians 14:24-25)
3. We believe in the necessity of fervent prayer as the driving force
behind the work of the church and the enablement of the believer. (I
Thessalonians 1:17; Matthew 26:41; Luke 18:1, Ephesians 6:18;
Colossians 1:10; II Corinthians 10:4; James 4:2b; Daniel 9:4-19; Daniel
10)
4. We believe that lost people matter to God and therefore ought to
matter to the church. Lost people both here in Thunder Bay and around
the world. (Luke 5:31-32; Luke 15: The lost sheep, the lost coin, the
lost son...
Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; II Peter 3:9; Matthew 23:13)
5. We believe that the church should be culturally relevant while
remaining doctrinally pure. (II Timothy 4:2-4; I Corinthians 9:22; Acts
17:16-28; Matthew 22:18-22; Matthew 24:32-34; II Timothy 3:16-17)
6. We believe that Christ followers should manifest authenticity and
yearn for continuous growth. Acts 4-5; Ephesians 4:25; Matthew
26:36-39; Romans 8:29; II Timothy 2:15ff)
7. We believe that the church should operate as a unified community of
servants stewarding their spiritual gifts, talents and resources. (John
17:23; Mark 8:34; Mark 9:35; Mark 10:43-45: John 13:12-15; Romans
12:3-8; I Corinthians 12:1-11; I Corinthians 14:1; Ephesians 4:7-15; 1
Corinthians 4:2; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 8:7; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8)
8. We believe that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of
church life. (I John 4:7-21; Mark 12:30-31; John 13:34-35; I
Corinthians 13:1-8; Romans 5:5; I Thessalonians 1:3 & 2:8)
9. We believe that the experience of healthy community with
accountability is critical for the facilitation of life change. We see
this happening primarily through participation in life groups,
spiritual friendships and mentoring relationships. (Luke 6:13; Matthew
17:1; Acts 2:46; Acts 20:20; Romans 16:3-5)
10. We believe excellence honours God and inspires people. (II
Corinthians 8:7; Colossians 3:23; I Corinthians 10:31; Ecclesiastes
9:10)
11. We believe that churches should be led by those with leadership gifts. (Romans 12:8; Ephesians 4:11-12)
12. We believe that full devotion to Christ and His cause (the
surrendered, Spirit filled life) is normal for every believer and the
basis for becoming “fully alive in Christ.” (I Kings 11:4; Romans
12:1-2; Ephesians 5:18; Luke 9:23-25; John 10:10)