- We owe the world an encounter with God. Therefore, we are relentless in the pursuit of His presence and power both inside and outside the church walls (Acts 16:25-34)
- What we believe after we pray is just as important as what we believe while we pray (Mark 11:24; 1 John 5:14, 15)
- A revelation of God’s goodness that is fueled through regular testimoneies is necessary for revival to be ignited and sustained.
- We see problems as opportunties to see how big our God is
- Prayer and worship times (both private and corporate) are foundational to our calling as individuals and a sa church
- Celebrating joyously in God’s promises and in His goodness (which includes laughing at the lies of the devil) is a secret to our strength (Nehemiah 8:10; Psalms 2:2-4)
- Training people for ministry, for life skills, and for leadership is central to our fulfilling the great commission (Ephesians 4:11, 2; 2:2)
- The first step in spiritual warfare is taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Spiritual warfare is not beating up on the devil; Jesus already did this. Therefore we proactively capture thoughts that do not glisten with faith, hope and love (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
- Personal hope (the confident and optimistic expectation of seeing God’s goodness) is to be a major pursuit of our lives. We believe there is hope for every person and every situation we encounter (Romans 5:3,4; 1 Cor 10:13)
- The power of life and death is in the words that we speak over ourselves, others and every aspect of our lives (Proverbs 18:21)
- We motivate people through vision, a revelation of God, and the power of God; rather than by guild, law or condemnation (Proverbs 29:18; Acts 16:30)
- Honor brings life; therefore, we cultivate high levels of respect in all relatinships and speak with respect, even if we are in disagreement (Epghesians 6:2,3)
- The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy; therefore we place a high value on declaring the great things God has done (Revelation 19:10)
- Generosity and gratefulness are two gateways for us to experience the promises of God in our lives and in our church (Acts 10:2,3; Psalms 100:4)
- We pursue relationship with spiritual fathers and mothers and desire them to speak into our lives (Acts 16:13-15)
- We understand that to walk in wisdom we must have a plan for our personal and ministry growth (I Timothy 4:14-16)
- As new covenant believers, we repent primarily to God’s promises and our prophetic destiny rather than just from our sins and weaknesses. we are more for good that we are against evil (2 Corinthians 3:7-18)
- We create a culture where failure is a learning experience, not an identity, as we seek to walk in higher levels in Christ (Philippians 3:12-14)
- We are called to empower and support other churches/ministries and their leaders (Colossians 4:12-13)
- We believe that those we are ministering to want to serve God and that they will rise to our belief in them (1 Corinthians 13:7
- Healthy ministry to the church and world must result rom a greater emphasis on being healthy in our immediate family relationships, especially our marriages (1Timothy 3:2-4)
- Integrity, being an example of Christian living, and having a good reputation are foundational for effective ministry and leadership (1 Timothy 3:1-5)
- God has delegated His authority to us to enforce Christ’s victory over demons, sickness and lack. Therefore, like Jesus and the apostles, we speak to mountains, to situations, and to sickness and disease (Mark 11:22-24; James 4:7)
- All that we do must have a I Corinthians 13 love” as its foundation or else it is worthless (1 Corinthians 3:1-5; and chapter 13)
- The quality of our lives is based on the quality of our commitments. We make covenant commitments to God, to family, to a local church, and to a core group of people in our lives (Ephesians 4:1-6:9)
- Servanthood is essential to greatness in God’s kingdom. Therefore, we strive to cultivate and demonstrate a true servant’s heart in the church and in the world (Matthew 20:24-28)
- Because God’s kingdom is proactive, we don’t wait for things to happen, but we seek out opportunities for light to shine in the darkness–being overpowered by God’s love, sensitivity, and wisdom (Matthew 10:5-8).
