Value #4 – We Teach the Gospel Clearly
The Gospel is the greatest news that has ever been broadcasted in the history of humanity. It is also humanity’s only real hope (Rom. 1:16) because it declares that Jesus is Lord and that His death paid the penalty for sin, and in His resurrection He defeated sin and death (I Cor. 15). Therefore, as a church, we take great care in making sure this message is the centrepiece and the driver for everything we do.
Value #3 – We Engage in the Mission
One of the most pesky creatures found in the woods and wetlands of Nova Scotia is the beaver. Certainly there are many positive contributions that the beaver makes to our local ecosystem but there is also a downside. We all know that beavers are notorious for making elaborate dams. They diligently work hard to construct a 1.5-2m high home using sticks and logs from the surrounding area.
Value #2 – We Practice an Active Faith
Several months ago thousands of fans flocked to Glendale, Arizona to witness one of the most famous sporting events in the world: the Super Bowl. Millions more watched from home as the Philadelphia Eagles took the field against the Kansas City Chiefs. In many ways, the local church can unfortunately resemble an NFL football game.
Value #1 – We Pursue the One
Sheep are an interesting breed… to say the least. I’ve seen a meme circling around lately on social media of a farmer who works hard to pull one of his sheep out of a muddy ditch. The farmer struggles and strains to push the stuck sheep out of the ditch and back to safety. Eventually the sheep is free and back on the dry flat land. Not two seconds later do we see the sheep turn around and leap back into the ditch.
Our Mission
The local church can be about a lot of different things - but before he ascended into heaven Jesus was clear about the one thing that every church must be about. In Matthew 28:19-20b we read, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”