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Our Core Values
BIBLICAL
AUTHORITY: The Bible is the highest source of written authority for
God’s plan for His people; it reveals how to live out that plan, individually
and corporately. Beliefs, practices and priorities are to be anchored in clear
biblical teachings.
CHRISTLIKENESS: Jesus Christ is the defining
feature of God’s will for all humankind. In Christ is found the highest and most
practical meaning and clearest example for holy living or godliness. Christ is
both example and strength as Wesleyans pursue integrity, excellence, faith, hope
and love.
DISCIPLE-MAKING: Making disciples is a clear mandate
from Christ. This requires a strong focus on evangelism and training in
spiritual growth and holy living. Done effectively, this will produce and
promote growth and health in and among the churches.
LOCAL CHURCH
CENTERED: The denomination exists to serve local congregations. Local
churches are the most fundamental and strategic points of evangelism and
discipleship. The challenge of the denomination is to keep finding the best ways
to serve and strengthen congregations.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP:
Wesleyans respect leadership that is placed over them, while realizing that the
authority and effectiveness of spiritual leadership is not primarily bestowed,
but earned and manifested by a loving and willing heart of obedience that serves
God and mankind gladly. Wesleyans desire to be leaders in serving.
UNITY IN DIVERSITY: There is intrinsic value in every person.
Unity becomes all the more important and beautiful in light of the wide ranges
of difference in personality, culture, race, talents, and perspectives. Loving
each other eliminates devaluation and deprivation of life to one another.
CULTURAL RELEVANCE: Wesleyans are called to keep serving the
present age. The Church respects and builds on its past without becoming its
slave. Wesleyans are "culture informed" for the sake of reaching people for
Christ, but not "culture captives," in the sense of surrendering core values,
beliefs and behaviors.