Since 2007, FPC has been guided by the values crafted, committed to and communicated regularly with our church family.  We seek to embrace these in all we do, plan and carry out together.  We share these values with those who attend our Connections Class, admit we have yet to fully embody them, and know there are other God-honoring values we haven't included.  Each of these impact how we live out God's call to be The Church.

FOUNDATIONAL VALUES

who we hope to be

Christ-Centered

Christ is the firm foundation upon which we build our lives.  As we focus on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we see more clearly God's plan for us to be forgiven and reconciled to Him.  When we are influenced by external and internal factors, it is Christ through the Holy Spirit who calls us back to His way, His truth, and His life.

Missional

God calls us to action.  As we strengthen one another in the body of Christ, we seek to become God's hands, feet, and voice in our community and world.

Loving

God calls us to love as he loves: unconditionally, patiently, and graciously.  As His followers we believe that loving God and loving others in genuine and consistent ways is more important than worldly success.

Biblical

We believe all scripture is the inspired Word of God that dynamically bears witness to Christ and points us in His direction.  Both Old and New Testaments tell the grand story of who God is and who we are called to be.  We seek not only to understand God's Word, but to be transformed in our everyday lives through prayer and study.

MINISTRY VALUES

how we strive to do ministry

Relational

God calls us to leave behind our isolated lives and covenant with others in Christian community.  As deep-rooted relationships develop, we engage more fully with God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Creative

With innovation and energy, we carry out mission and ministry in ways which touch the heart, soul, and mind.  Using multiple methods, we communicate the unchanging biblical message in an ever-changing world.

Effective Leadership

God calls men and women to be His servant leaders and works through them to help others discover their God-given potential.  We encourage leaders to become enthusiastic, thoughtful, and adventurous.  We are committed to recognizing, developing, and equipping people to carry out ministries that bear fruit for God's glory.

Gift-Based Ministry

By grace, the Holy Spirit gives each follower of Christ differing abilities to be used in God's service.  We believe everyone has a purpose which only he or she can fulfill.  As believers, we use our talents and work together to carry out God's mission.