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OUR VALUES
What we think is important
Every house is built upon a foundation. Vineyard is built upon the foundation of our theology (how we think about God) upon which our values (the kinds of ideas and attitudes that we feel are important) are built.
Values concern what a church feels like. Values concern the atmosphere of the church, the ethos. It is possible for two churches to believe exactly the same doctrine, but to feel very different due to the differing value systems of the churches. Below is a list of Vineyard Values.
We value:
Responsiveness. We believe that Jesus is our Head and the Holy Spirit our Counselor and so we seek to be responsive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in every area of the church’s life and ministry. As part of our responsiveness, we are committed to “give away our best” whether people or resources in order to expand God’s Kingdom.
Reality. We want every expression of ours — whether speech, music, architecture, or manner — to be non-hyped, natural, and reality based.
Relevance. We want to use music, terminology, and outreach methods that are in touch with the current culture of our community.
Relationships. We don’t want just a collection of individuals or a large crowd. God is looking for a people, a community who share a corporate value system. Following Jesus happens in the context of relationships, not in isolation.
Righteousness. We seek completely truthful, consistent and open relationships with God, with others, and with ourselves.
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