Beliefs are not worth much unless they are translated into actions. Based on what the Bible teaches, we feel very strongly about the following practices:
Intimacy with God
~Seeing God as a loving Father who longs for us to know Him and grow in our relationship and commitment to Him
(Matthew 22:37-38; Jeremiah 29:11-13; Jeremiah 31:3)
Community
~Living and growing in the Christian life by doing life and ministry together
Relationships are our highest priority. Real relationships help us grow and become more like Christ.
(Acts 2:46-47; John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:20)
~Providing a safe place for people to be real and be changed by the Spirit of God
Relationships that express Christ’s love include support, encouragement, and accountability. Giving timely-specific feedback is also vital to this process.
(John 12:46; 1 John 1:6-9)
Empowered by the Holy Spirit
~Embracing both the fruit and gifts of the Spirit while being sensitive to minister to those in need; living powerful lives that change the world
The Holy Spirit will lead us through a process of change for the rest of our lives. However, we must embrace this transformation.
(Luke 11:13; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:17; Isaiah 61:1-3)
Reaching the Spiritually Disconnected
~Fulfilling the Great Commission because spiritually lost people matter to God
We make efforts to connect with our culture in Wylie and are a launching pad for apostolic initiatives such as world missions, the “7 Mountains” (arts/entertainment, business, church, education, family, government, media) and church planting.
(Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 15:7)
Empowering One Another
~Creating a culture where everyone can develop their fullest potential using their gifts, talents, and abilities to glorify God
(Romans 12:6-8; 1 Peter 4:10; 1 Corinthians 12:12)
Giving God Our Best
~Understanding everything we have belongs to God
We live a lifestyle of worship by giving Him the best of our time, effort, money, and love. Some expressions of this are corporate worship, personal worship, tithing, quiet time, fasting, and serving others.
(Luke 6:38; Romans 12:1; Num 18:29; John 4:23-24)
