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Brief Reflections on Our Core Commitments: #2 Prayer

Our Core Commitments We believe the following commitments flow naturally from both our stated mission and our doctrinal commitments. Because we exist for the glory of God, our desire is to follow and worship Jesus Christ while influencing others to do likewise. This Christ-following life, the life of a disciple, takes a particular shape. Some of the most central aspects of this discipleship are outlined under following five headings: Word, Prayer, Holiness, Love, and Mission. Prayer "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication" ( Ephesians 6:18 ). The life of the disciple must be lived in the posture of prayer, for we have no power in ourselves to love or serve God. We commit to spend significant portions of our corporate worship in prayer ( Acts 2:42 , 13:3 ) We commit to consistent private prayer ( 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ) We commit to setting apart time for the elders to gather specifically for prayer ( Acts 6:4 ) -----------------------...

Brief Reflections on Our Core Commitments: #3 Holiness

Our Core Commitments We believe the following commitments flow naturally from both our stated mission and our doctrinal commitments. Because we exist for the glory of God, our desire is to follow and worship Jesus Christ while influencing others to do likewise. This Christ-following life, the life of a disciple, takes a particular shape. Some of the most central aspects of this discipleship are outlined under following five headings: Word, Prayer, Holiness, Love, and Mission. Holiness "As he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct" ( 1 Peter 1:15 ). When God saves his people, he sets them apart and calls them to live lives distinct from the world. We commit to live personal lives of repentance from sin ( 1 John 1:8-9 ) We commit to live lives of tangible and sacrificial love for others ( John 13:34-35 ) We commit to live by the marriage and sexual ethics set forth in the Bible ( Hebrews 13:4 ) We commit to live lives of integrity that are abov...