Grace Fellowship Church

Core Values

 

The Sufficiency of Scripture

When we speak of the sufficiency of scripture, we refer to the fact that the Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice.  Therefore, we continue to make every effort to structure our church according to the biblical mandate.  We are not perfect, but we are always reforming (Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32; Proverbs 30:6; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Revelation 22:19).

A Biblical View of Conversion

Our mission is not to get as many people to ‘walk the aisle’ as possible.  We desire to see true conversion.  We constantly proclaim and explain the gospel, and take our time with people struggling to understand what it means to follow Christ (Romans 3:23; 5:8; 10:9-14; Ephesians 2:1-10; Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 6:46;  2 Corinthians 13:5, etc).  We are especially careful with children and would never manipulate or rush any child (Matt. 18:6; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2).

Christ Exalting Worship

The New Testament has surprisingly little to say about worship styles.  However, one thing is sure, we are to engage in Christ exalting worship through praying, preaching, Scripture reading, singing, giving, honoring and obeying God (John 4:23-24; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:18-20; Philippians 2:9-11; Colossians 3:16).

Biblical Worldview

Christianity is not merely a religion, it is also a lifestyle, a philosophy; a worldview.  We are to think biblically about every aspect of our lives (Romans 12:1-2; II Corinthians 10:5-6; Colossians 2:8; 1 Peter 1:14-16).  

Biblical Community

The Church is not a building, but a community of

believers. As such, we are to live in fellowship and community with one

another.  We must do more than just occupy pews near each other on a

Biblical Manhood/Womanhood

God has given clearly defined roles to men and women in the home and in the church (I Corinthians 16:13-14; I Kings 2:1-3; Proverbs 31, 12:4; Titus 2:3-5; I Tim 5:14).  While these roles have come under attack in our culture, God has not changed.  We embrace, teach, and celebrate these distinct roles at GFBC.

The Blessing of Children

We believe that children are a blessing from the Lord.  God has called us to be fruitful and multiply.  We reject our culture’s view of children as financial burdens that should be received sparingly.  Instead, we rejoice with those who receive children in abundance, and mourn with those whose prayerful plea for the blessing of children has gone unanswered (Psalms 127:3-5; 128; Genesis 1:28; Proverbs 17:6; Job 42:12-16).

The Nobility of Motherhood

Motherhood is a high and honorable calling. 

While not every woman is called to be a wife and/or mother, those who are

have an incredible responsibility; a noble calling (Psalm 113:9; Ps. 127:3; Psalm 128:3; Proverbs 31:27-31; Titus 2:3-5).

Family Discipleship

While the church is called to make disciples, it is clear that God has given the family as the primary disciplining agent.  Children are entrusted to parents for their spiritual nurture(Genesis 12:8; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 78:5-8; Psalm 113:3; Ephesians 6:1-4; II Tim. 3:14-15).

Christian Education

We believe every Christian family should strive to give their children a

Luke 6:40; Ephesians 4:11-16; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 1:18-21;

II Corinthians 10:3-5; Colossians 2:8-10; Ephesians 6:1-4; 1Timothy 6:20-21).