Our Core Values

OUR CORE VALUES

The following core values reflect the “non-negotiable” elements and priorities that ought to characterize the members of St. John Baptist Church.

THE WORD OF GOD

To study the Scripture and embrace it as our sole authority for every issue of life.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV) 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

COMMITMENT TO CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH

To honor our commitment to Christ through communion, fellowship, prayer and ministry to others.

Acts 2:42 (ESV) And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

PRAYER, PRAISE AND WORSHIP

To pray without ceasing, giving thanks in everything and rejoicing forevermore knowing this is the will of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

LOVE (CARING & GIVING)

To demonstrate true love by seeking, serving and protecting the wellbeing of others.

John 13:34-35 (ESV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

INTEGRITY

To be honest and truthful in all we do and say; refusing our character to be compromised.

2 Corinthians 4:2 (ESV) But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

ABUNDANT LIFE

To recognize our sufficiency In Jesus Christ produces the meaningful purpose in life.

John 10:10 (ESV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

ACCOUNTABILITY

To love, encourage, and correct each other as we do the work of the ministry, each taking responsibility for decisions and actions that impact the ministry.

Romans 12:5 (ESV) so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

EXCELLENCE

To work as unto the Lord with the highest degree of professionalism, productivity, and skill knowing this bring glory to God.

Colossians 3:17 (ESV) And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.