Eastview's Core Values
1. We believe that God's Word is the final authority.
(II Timothy 3:16-17)
Anointed preaching and teaching is the primary catalyst for transformation. (Heb. 4:12, Acts 20:32)
The Church should be culturally relevant, while remaining doctrinally pure. (II Tim. 4:2-4)
"Because You say so………." (Luke 5:5)
2. We believe that lost people matter to God and
therefore ought to matter to us. (Luke 19:10)
Christ had compassion for the lost. (Matthew 9:36)
We have been commissioned to go reach the lost.
(Mark 16:15-16)
Christ shows us His heart for the lost. (Luke 15)
3. We believe that discipleship is a priority with the body of Christ. (Luke 9:23)
We grow up in Christ by abiding with Christ. (John 15:5-8)
We are commanded to reproduce spiritually. (II Timothy 2:2)
We are to live a life worthy of our calling. (Ephesians 4:1)
4. We believe that relationships are vital to spiritual growth. (Acts 2:42-47)
The church should operate as a unified community. (John 17)
Life change happens best in small groups. (Acts 2)
We are commanded to love one another. (John 13:34-35)
5. We believe that worship is to be participatory and glorify God. (Psalm 100)
Worship is not a spectator sport; it's a verb, not to be neglected. (Hebrews 10:25)
Effective worship is not primarily an issue of style. (John 4:23)
Excellence honors God and inspires people.
6. We believe that leadership is servanthood.
(Matthew 10:25-28)
Leadership is a gift to be used to the good of the church.
(Eph. 4:11-13)
Leadership qualities are a high standard. (I Timothy:3)
7. We believe that every member is a minister. (I Peter 2:9)
Every part of the body must function for the good of all.
(I Cor. 12)
We are to be living sacrifices to God. (Romans 12)
Full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every believer.
8. We believe that stewardship of life is evidence of faith.
(I Tim. 6:17-19)
Where our treasure is, there is our heart. (Matthew 16:19-24)
God shall supply all our needs. (Phil. 4:19)
9. We believe that prayer is a critical element in the empowering of the church. (John 15:5-7)
God wants to answer prayers. (James 4:2, Proverbs 15:8)