Our Core Values
Dependence on God
Dependence through prayer and thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19)
Depending on Christ’s power, strength, and salvation (2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:13, John 15:5, Psalm 61:7)
Trusting in God’s plans (Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 3:5-6)
As a church, we will depend on God by:
- Coming to Him in prayer, privately and corporately
- Having the word of God be the main source of life and practice
- Using words and actions that reflect Christ
- Continually stepping out in faith to accomplish only that which HE can do! (Continually doing the impossible through Christ)
- Rejoicing, always!
As individual members of The PIER, we will depend on God by:
- Holding each other accountable as students of God's word.
- Praying together for all things
- Beginning and ending meetings and fellowship in prayer
- Personally engage in weekly devotionals
Witnessing
Spread the gospel and make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20, Mathew 9:37-38)
Bring the Good News of the gospel to everyone (Isaiah 52:7, Acts 1:8)
Spread the truth and light of the gospel (Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:8, Proverbs 12:17, Jeremiah 20:9)
Do not be afraid to share the gospel (Acts 18:9, Ephesians 6:19, Matthew 10:9,1 Peter 3:15-16)
As a Church, we will witness by:
- Talking about the Word of God with others
- Church growth through the Word of God
- Sharing testimonies with the Church body
As individual members of The PIER, we will foster witnessing by:
- Teaching others how to witness and share their testimonies.
- Mentoring one another
- Sharing testimonies in services
- Developing (intentional) witnessing opportunities
Leadership
Leadership confronts sin in others (Matthew 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 2:5-11)
Biblical expectations of leadership found in: (1 Timothy 3, Titus 2, James 3:1, Ephesians 5:11, 2 Corinthians 2:14-18, Proverbs 6:16-19)
Leaders lead with a humble servant’s Heart (1 Peter 5:1-7, Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:14-17, Mark 10:43-45)
Leadership teaches, mentors, and instructs: helping the weak to grow (2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Proverbs 2:9, Romans 13:1-5, Romans 15:1-4)
Leadership submits, trusts, and obeys God (1 Samuel 15:22-23,1 John 2:3-6, James 1:22-25, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Psalm 125:1)
Leadership endures suffering and perseveres through God’s strength (Acts 9:15-16, Job 36:2, Romans 5:3-5, James 1:5, 1 Peter 1:6-9, Joshua 1:9)
As a Church we will lead by:
- Replication (Disciples making disciples)
- Willingness to serve
- Being Teachable
- Being Faithful
- Being Available
- Stepping out of our comfort zone
- Sharing Responsibilities / Delegation
As individual members of The PIER, we will foster leadership by:
- Sharing testimonies
- Awareness and use of individual’s gifts
- Encouraging others to step up and step out.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation with God through Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Isaiah 61, Romans 5:10-11, John 3:17, Ephesians 2:12-16)
Reconciliation of sin through confession and repentance to God (Isaiah 1:18, 2 Corinthians 7:10-11, Matthew 4:17, Hosea 6:1-3, Psalm 32:5, Hebrews 12:5-13, Revelation 2:4-5)
Reconciliation with others through forgiveness and love (Matthew 5:23-24, 44, Matthew 6:14-15, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Matthew 18:15-17, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:19-21,1 Peter 4:7-8, 2 Peter 1:5-9, John 15:9-13, Jude 22)
As a Church, we will strive to engage in the ministry of reconciliation by:
- Leading people to salvation through Christ Jesus
- Praying for broken relationships to become restored
- Having the courage to confront sin
- Walking together in unity
- Having evidence of forgiveness
- Having conviction leading to action
- Matthew 18 Leadership
As individual members of The PIER, we will foster reconciliation by:
- Pointing to Christ as our ultimate reconciliation
- Praying (opposed to gossip)
- Giving of restoration
- Counseling and supporting others within the community
Community
God created community (Genesis 1:26)
Community encourages and helps others (Hebrews 10:23-25, Philippians 1:3-8, Romans 15:1-3, Matthew 28:19-20)
Community is diverse and part of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)
Community shares and interacts with harmony (Acts 4:32, Acts 2:42, Psalm 133)
Community cares and loves one another (James 1:27, Galatians 6:10,1 Peter 4:7-10, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
We are first united with God, and then united with each other (John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:1-6, 29, 25, Ephesians 5:19-20)
Follow the Biblical commandments concerning the community of Christ (Colossians 3:12-14, Romans 12:9-16, Romans 13:8-10)
As a Church, we will foster community by:
- Regularly join together as a Body of believers
- Living out authentic fellowship: we want to be with each other!
- Giving the freedom to share our hearts
- Being involved with each other’s lives
- Being connected and involved with neighboring community
- Encouraging relationships to move beyond the church building and gatherings.
As individual members of The PIER, we will encourage community by:
- Providing hospitality within the church and individual homes
- Reading scripture, eating, and praying together
- Engaging in face to face interaction
- Sharing life with one another, through time, physical needs or prayer