WCC TEN CORE VALUES
1. We believe that lost people matter to God, and therefore, they should matter to the church.
(Includes concepts of relational evangelism and evangelism as a process.)
2. We believe that God inspired teaching is the catalyst for spiritual transformation.
(Includes concept of verbally communicating the inspired Word of God.)
3. We believe that the message of Jesus Christ is sacred, but the method for communicating must change with changing times.
(Includes the concepts of relating to our culture through creativity, printed materials and use of the arts.)
4. We believe that life-change happens best in small groups.
(Includes concepts of discipleship, connection, vulnerability and accountability.)
5. We believe that prayer is a key component to effective ministry and personal growth.
(Includes concepts of consistent private and corporate lifestyles of communicating and partnering with God.)
6. We believe that excellence honors God and elevates people.
(Includes concepts of evaluation, critical review, intensity, and thoroughness.)
7. We believe that a church should operate as a unified community as they are discovering and implementing their spiritual gifts.
(Includes concepts of unity, servant-hood, spiritual gifts and ministry callings.)
8. We believe that generosity promotes personal and corporate growth.
(Includes concepts of financial stewardship, attitude, and faith in God.)
9. We believe that full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every believer.
(Includes concepts of empowerment, servant leadership, strategic focus, and intentionality.)
10. We believe that the church should be recognized in the community as an agent of positive change.
(Includes concepts of meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.)
