spring lake church
core values
love
It starts and ends with Love: Love God, and love others! (Matthew 22:36-40)
Worship and gratitude
We will praise Him for who He is. We will not take this life for granted and we will have an attitude of gratitude to God during the joys and challenges of life. (Psalm 100, John 4:23-24)
Disciple-making
Jesus is at the center of it all. The heart of all we do focuses on Christ. Our message is His message from Scripture. Our assignment is His assignment for the church - to make disciples who make disciples. (Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:2)
Equipping ourselves and others
Encouraging and equipping people of all ages in the spiritual practices: (Loving God) Bible reading, prayer, worship, (Maturing) Bible study, fellowship, integrity, service, and (Reaching) sharing our faith. (Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 4:11-16)
Contributing (not just consuming)
We will allow God to work through us, using the knowledge, gifts, and skills that He has entrusted to us - to bless our small group, church family and the community where we live and work. (Rom. 12:4-8, Also, 1 Corinthians 12)
Devotion
We will consistently do what is needed to stay effective in serving God. Always looking for God-given opportunities, we will not be afraid to try something new that will be effective. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23, 2 Timothy 2:4-7)
Excellence
We value doing things well as a church. We don't seek perfection, but we want everything we do to honor God. (Colossians 3:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)