Values
Values
Our mission here at the Vancouver Church of Christ is to help people thrive and grow through Christ-centered community. Our community is a local expression of a global fellowship called the International Churches of Christ. Here are the values that empower and guide the pursuit of our mission:
Community
We desire to share and experience the grace and love of God through Christ-centered community. (Acts 2:42-47)
Prayer
We rely on the Spirit through personal and corporate prayer in the conception, planning, and execution of all the dreams, ministries, plans, and activities of this church. (Matthew 6:9-13)
Biblical Teaching
We strive to humbly and graciously teach God’s Word with integrity so that seekers find Jesus and we ourselves grow and mature in Him.
(2 Timothy 3:16)
(2 Timothy 3:16)
Gifts-based Ministry
We seek to equip and empower those in our spiritual family to discover and use their divinely-given gifts to the glory of God.
(Ephesians 4:11-13)
(Ephesians 4:11-13)
Discipling
We hold the conviction that God uses intentional, grace-filled, Christ-centered relationships to help us joyfully thrive and grow in Him.
(Hebrews 10:24)
(Hebrews 10:24)
Mission
We actively embrace the Great Commission: Jesus’ charge to make disciples of all nations, baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit, and teach them to obey all of his commands.
(Matthew 28:16-20)
(Matthew 28:16-20)