Every Family in God's Service

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” ~ Colossians 3:17

We believe that, among other reasons, God sent Jesus to the world to show us what it looks like to live in a righteous relationship with him. When Jesus commands us to follow him, he does so with the intention of transforming us into his holy image. Following Jesus means to enter a way of life that is given its character and shape and direction by our Lord. It means living life visibly and audibly and obediently like Jesus. Christ-like behavior means what we do, why we do it, and how we do it all comes from him.

Disciples of Jesus are marked by the same traits that characterize the one we follow: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience; love, joy, peace, goodness, faithfulness, self-control. Christ’s life is defined by unflinching love and selfless sacrifice. And the lives of our members will be, too.

Your shepherds and ministers take very seriously the words of our Lord: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”

Our worldview will place Jesus as the very center and purpose of our lives. Christ will be the urgent and absolute guideline to our everyday activities and interactions. He will be the constant companion to our thoughts and values. We live in Christ’s name and are enmeshed in his death and resurrection. Everything we do is done conscious of his calling, his commands, his promises, and his provision.

The Legacy focus from here on out is spiritual growth and maturity and discipline. Christian accountability to God and to one another. Christian responsibility as we attain to “the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” And the expectation for all our members is that they demonstrate Christ-like behavior in everything they do, say, and think.

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