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Sense
of Community
We value Christian community. We desire that the people of Lighthouse
commit themselves to participating in Care Communities and other small groups
where they can develop friendships, care for each other, learn God's Word, exercise
their spiritual gifts, grow in their faith and reach the lost (Acts
2:44-46).
Spiritual
Growth
We seek to help people grow spiritually by
encouraging growth in biblical knowledge, Christian character and Christian
practices. As people grow, we will begin
to encourage them to develop the five purposes of every believer: worship, discipleship, service, evangelism
and fellowship (Colossians 2:6-7; Mark 1:17).
Excellence
We value excellence in ministry. We believe that excellence honors God and
inspires people. Therefore, we will
encourage evaluation, critical review, intensity, and excellence. (Colossians 3:17; Malachi 1:6-14; Pro 27:17)
Lay Ministry
We value the work of the ministry accomplished by
nonvocational workers. We view everyone
at Lighthouse as a minister and that each one has a particular SHAPE for
ministry. We believe that the primary
responsibility of pastors is to "prepare God's people for the works of service"
(Eph 4:12). Therefore, as much as
possible, the ministry of Lighthouse Christian Center will be placed in the
hands of lay ministers. This will be
accomplished through training opportunities and through practices which
encourage lay initiation, leadership, responsibility and authority in the
various ministries of the church.
Team
Leadership
We believe that Lighthouse should be led by men and
women with leadership gifts. We value
servant leaders who provide strategic focus and intentionality to the
ministry. We also believe in
collaborative leadership; people working together as teams, forging unity out
of diversity (Nehemiah 1-2; Romans 12:8; Acts 6:2-6).
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