Eastview's Core
Values
1.
We
believe
that God's Word is the final
authority.
(II Timothy 3:16-17)
Anointed preaching and teaching is the primary
catalyst for transformation. (Hebrews 4:12, Acts 20:32)
The Church should be culturally relevant, while
remaining doctrinally pure. (II Tim. 4:2-4)
"Because You say so………." (Luke 5:5)
2.
We
believe
that lost people matter to God and
therefore ought to matter to us. (Luke
19:10)
Christ had compassion for the lost. (Matthew
9:36)
We have been commissioned to go reach the lost.
(Mark 16:15-16)
Christ shows us His heart for the lost.
(Luke 15)
3.
We
believe that discipleship is a priority
with the body of Christ. (Luke 9:23)
We grow up in Christ by abiding with Christ.
(John 15:5-8)
We are commanded to reproduce spiritually.
(II Timothy 2:2)
We are to live a life worthy of our calling.
(Ephesians 4:1)
4.
We
believe
that relationships are vital to
spiritual growth. (Acts 2:42-47)
The church should operate as a unified
community. (John 17)
Life change happens best in small groups.
(Acts 2)
We are commanded to love one another. (John
13:34-35)
5.
We
believe that worship is to be
participatory and glorify God. (Psalm 100)
Worship is not a spectator sport; it's a verb,
not to be neglected. (Hebrews 10:25)
Effective worship is not primarily an issue of
style. (John 4:23)
Excellence honors God and inspires people.
6.
We
believe that leadership is
servant hood.
(Matthew 10:25-28)
Leadership is a gift to be used to the good of
the church.
(Ephesians 4:11-13)
Leadership qualities are a high standard. (I
Timothy:3)
7.
We
believe that every member is a minister.
(I Peter 2:9)
Every part of the body must function for the
good of all.
(I Corinthians 12)
We are to be living sacrifices to God.
(Romans 12)
Full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal
for every believer.
8.
We
believe
that stewardship of life is
evidence of faith.
(I Timothy 6:17-19)
"Where our treasure is, there is our heart."
(Matthew 16:19-24)
God shall supply all our needs. (Phillipians 4:19)
9.
We
believe that prayer is a critical
element in the empowering of the church. (John 15:5-7)
God wants to answer prayers. (James 4:2,
Proverbs 15:8)