Several of our articles discuss "Shared Life and Shared Mission," from our Seven Guiding Values.
Fellowship is not just an "eatin' meetin'," but a way of kingdom living. Fellowship is not to be occasional, but consistent. Fellowship goes well beyond the confines of the "Fellowship Hall" into all of life. Fellowship may be best defined as relationship with purpose - and for the Christian, that purpose is always directly tied to disciple-making for Christ. Read about it>>
Sometimes the whole is equal to more than just the sum of its parts. I relationships that is definitely the case. One plus one may equal two, but often the combination of the individuals is much more than double of one person. And that is not a new concept -- it was prevalent in Bible times as well. Read about it>>
We believe that there is a difference between autonomy and independence. The principle of autonomy preserves the Lordship of Jesus over the local church without outside influence or interference. The idea of independence promotes isolation from other believers, fosters arrogance, and lacks mutual accountability. Read about it>>
A half day of prayer together with a diverse groups of pastors can be quite productive, spiritually. Seeking God's will opened us up to the reality of the unity of the body of Christ. But I am also quite aware of our resistance to God's will. I am often reminded that my default position is my sin nature. As we seek unity in the Spirit, we can find victory. Read about it>>
