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What We Believe: 30 Core Competencies
10 Core Beliefs
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Trinity: I believe the God of the Bible is the only true God--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 13:14
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Salvation by Grace: I believe a person comes into a right relationship with God by His grace, through faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9
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Authority of the Bible: I believe the Bible is the Word of God and has the right to command my belief and action. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
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Personal God: I believe God is involved in and cares about my daily life. Psalm 121:1-2
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Identity in Christ: I believe I am significant because of my position as a child of God. John 1:12
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Church: I believe the church is God's primary way to accomplish His purposes on earth today. Ephesians 4:15-16
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Humanity: I believe all people are loved by God and need Jesus Christ as their Savior. John 3:16
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Compassion: I believe God calls all Christians to show compassion to those in need. Psalm 82:3-4
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Eternity: I believe there is a heaven and a hell and that Jesus Christ is returning to judge the earth and to establish His eternal kingdom. John 14:1-4
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Stewardship: I believe that everything I am or own belongs to God. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
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10 Core Practices
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Worship: I worship God for who He is and what He has done for me. Psalm 95:1-7
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Prayer: I pray to God to know Him, to lay my request before Him and to find direction for my daily life. Psalm 66:16-20
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Bible Study: I study the Bible to know God, the truth and to find direction for my daily life. Hebrews 4:12
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Single-mindedness: I focus on God and His priorities for my life. Matthew 6:33
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Spiritual Gifts: I know and use my spiritual gifts to accomplish God's purpose. Romans 12:4,5
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Biblical Community: I fellowship with other Christians to accomplish God's purposes in my life, others' lives, and in the world. Acts 2:44-47
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Giving Away My Time: I give away my time to fulfill God's purposes. Colossians 3:17
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Giving Away My Money: I give away my money to fulfill God's purposes. 2 Corinthians 8:7
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Giving Away My Faith: I give away my faith to fulfill God's purposes. Ephesians 6:19-20
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Giving Away My Life: I give away my life to fulfill God's purposes. Romans 12:1
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10 Core Virtues
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Joy: I have inner contentment and purpose in spite of my circumstances. John 15:11
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Peace: I am free from anxiety because things are right between God, myself and others. Philippians 4:6-7
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Faithfulness: I am faithful to fulfill God's will for my life. Proverbs 3:3-4
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Self-Control: I have the power, through Christ, to control myself. 1 Thessalonians 5:6
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Humility: I choose to esteem others above myself. Philippians 2:3-4
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Love: I unconditionally love others. 1 John 4:10-12
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Patience: I am patient with others. Proverbs 14:29
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Kindness/Goodness: I choose to do the right things in my relationships with others. 1 Thessalonians 5:15
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Gentleness: I am thoughtful, considerate and calm in dealing with others. Philippians 4:5
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Hope: I can cope with the hardships of life and with death because of the hope I have in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 6:17-20
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