1. Core Values of a Biblically Based Church
Pastor Terry Smoak

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

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

6. 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!

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