CORE PASSIONS
I. The Gospel – This is our central passion, from which the others flow. Because the Gospel changes everything. “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel…” (Romans 1:16).
II. The Bible – Because the Bible is the source of our spiritual life. “These are the scriptures that testify about me (Jesus)” (John 5:39).
III. The Church – Because the Church is God’s new community, made possible by the Gospel. “The Church of God, which he bought with His own blood…” (Acts 20:28).
IV. The Community – Because the Gospel changes our attitude towards our city and our world. “The love of Christ compels us” (2 Corinthians 5:14).
V. Humility – Because the Gospel gives us an honest view of ourselves. “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5).
VI. Prayer – Because we must. “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1).
VII. Renewal – Because the Gospel renews our everyday lives (homes, jobs, neighborhoods, education, politics, media and the arts). “Whatever you do, work hard, as for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23).