What Are Our Core Values?








Our Core Values: (these have been placed in alphabetical order)

1. Bible Based: The Bible is our foundation for all worship and witness!
2. Confessional: We adhere to the Ecumenical Creeds and Reformed Confessions that guide us in our reading and application of the scriptures!
3. Education: Spiritual growth and discipleship are the fruits of our ministry!
4. Fruitfulness: Members will participate in ministry according to their Spiritual gifts, passion and personality!
5. Graciousness: It is the desire of every member to model the character of Jesus Christ through the expression of "the fruit of the Holy Spirit"!
6. Kingdom of God: The Kingdom of God has come, is here, and is coming! All that we do proclaims that "Our World Belongs to God"!
7. Outreach: Building relationships with the un-churched is crucial to effective evangelism!
8. Prayer: Prayer under girds and permeates all that we do!
9. Quality: Exemplary programs and practices bring Glory to God!
10. Service: An effective church community will attend to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all participants!
11. Small Groups: Care for each other happens best in a variety of small groups!
12. Stewardship: We are called to be faithful stewards of all our God-given gifts of time, talents (skills/abilities), treasure and that piece of God's creation entrusted to our care and use.
13. Worship: Appropriate and effective worship is centred on the Word of God!
14. Youth: Engaging programs and worship for youth and young adults are essential for effective ministry!

Ancaster Christian Reformed Church
Last Updated on June 11, 2005