Core Values of a Biblically Based Church Pastor Terry Smoak

Core Values of a Biblically Based Church 1. Praying Church Early Church-Prayer: indispensable resource Modern Church-Prayer: marginal alternative Establishing Consistent Prayer: (1) a time (2) a place (3) a plan

Core Values of a Biblically Based Church 2. Authentic Worship (1) Unified in worship “with one mine” (2) devoted to worship “day by day…in the temple” (3) joyful in worship “gladness…praising God” (4) focused in worship “praising God” Participate in every worship opportunity as often as possible.

Core Values of a Biblically Based Church 3. Loving People Two realms of loving people – (1) those inside the church (2) those outside the church

Core Values of a Biblically Based Church 4. Growing in Christ Growing in Christ is a matter of priority and (2) spiritual health.

Core Values of a Biblically Based Church 5. Sharing Jesus The Lord is responsible for saving people, but we are responsible for sharing the gospel message!

Core Values of a Biblically Based Church Praying Church Authentic Worship Loving People Growing in Christ Sharing Jesus