Individual expectations
Of a Gospel-Centered Community
01
Reality: We Are All Broken by Sin
Gospel Truth: We are called to find our wholeness in Jesus.
Gospel Expectation: We must live open and honest lives. Your will often hear us say, "Open and Honest."
Gospel Expectation: We must live open and honest lives. Your will often hear us say, "Open and Honest."
03
Reality: We Can All Be Hurt by the Brokenness of Others
Gospel Truth: We are called to be as forgiving to others as Christ is to us.
Gospel Expectation: We must put others before ourselves. You will often hear us say, "Others over Self."
Gospel Expectation: We must put others before ourselves. You will often hear us say, "Others over Self."
02
Reality: Our Brokenness Hurts Others
Gospel Truth: We are called to make amends for the hurt our brokenness causes.
Gospel Expectation: We must clean up the mess that our brokenness causes. You will often hear us say, "Mess up, Fess up."
Gospel Expectation: We must clean up the mess that our brokenness causes. You will often hear us say, "Mess up, Fess up."
04
Reality: We Should Seek Healing in All Relationships
Gospel Truth: We are called to spur one another on to love and good works.
Gospel Expectation: We must give and receive spiritual correction. You will often hear us say, "Give and Receive."
Gospel Expectation: We must give and receive spiritual correction. You will often hear us say, "Give and Receive."
Community expectations
Of a Gospel-Centered Community
05
Reality: We are Created to Live in a Community of Broken People
Gospel Truth: We are called to be a member of a local church.
Gospel Expectation: We must commit to be a part of a like-minded church. You will be asked to "Be a Member."
Gospel Expectation: We must commit to be a part of a like-minded church. You will be asked to "Be a Member."
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Reality: Our Community Requires Stewardship to Function
Gospel Truth: We are called to provide for the needs of one another.
Gospel Expectation: We must financially support the work of the ministry. You will be asked to "Be a Steward."
Gospel Expectation: We must financially support the work of the ministry. You will be asked to "Be a Steward."
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Reality: Our Community Requires Service to Function
Gospel Truth: We are called to care for one another.
Gospel Expectation: We must participate in the work of the ministry. You will be asked to "Be a Servant."
Gospel Expectation: We must participate in the work of the ministry. You will be asked to "Be a Servant."
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Reality: Our Community Requires Structure to Function
Gospel Truth: We are called to follow the leaders that God has given us.
Gospel Expectation: We must follow our leaders within biblical limits. You will be asked to "Be a Follower."
Gospel Expectation: We must follow our leaders within biblical limits. You will be asked to "Be a Follower."
our values
God’s Glory
We believe that God’s glory is the ultimate purpose for our lives. Therefore, we are committed to celebrating God through passionate worship and biblical preaching that inspires an intentional daily focus on him. Psalm 29:1-2; Psalm 115:1; 1 Corinthians 10:31, Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 3:16-17
God’s Word
We believe that God’s Word is the truth and the absolute authority for our faith and practice. Therefore, we are committed to the public reading of Scripture, biblical preaching, and weekly Bible teaching in order to make the Bible accessible, understandable, and applicable for daily living. John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:19-21, 2:2
Spiritual Growth
We believe that spiritual growth is the expectation of every believer. Therefore, we are committed to the pursuit of Christlikeness through the practice of spiritual disciplines and obedience to God’s Word. Psalm 1:1-2; Psalm 119:11; Matthew 6: 16-18; Mark 8:35; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Colossians 3:12-17, 4:2; 2 Peter 1:5-8, 3:16; 2 John 1:6
Community Unity
We believe that the unity of the community is a primary goal of the body of Christ. Therefore, we are committed to loving, caring for, and serving one another for each other’s benefit and our blessing. Romans 12:3-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1-16; Philippians 2:3-4
Mobilized Mission
We believe that mobilized mission is the natural response of a transformed life. Therefore, we are committed to equipping every member for the engagement of the lost world with the hope of the gospel, at home and to the ends of the earth. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 2:8; 1 Peter 3:15
Our Beliefs
We embrace the beliefs of the historic Christian church as declared in the Bible and practiced in the ancient church.
Below is a brief statement of the core beliefs of TRUE LIFE CHURCH.
1. We believe the Bible is God’s timeless Word to us and is relevant to our lives today.
2. We believe in one God who exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We believe that we are created for God’s glory.
4. We believe that true life and the forgiveness of sin is found only through Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection.
5. We believe that the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives to draw us to the Father through Jesus Christ and to seal our salvation.
6. We believe that sin has separated us from the Father.
7. We believe in a literal heaven and a literal hell.
8. We believe that salvation is a gift of God's grace found only through faith in Jesus Christ.
9. We believe that salvation is neither gained nor lost by our own efforts or failures.
10. We believe that the local church is a community of believers united by the same purpose and mission.
1. We believe the Bible is God’s timeless Word to us and is relevant to our lives today.
2. We believe in one God who exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We believe that we are created for God’s glory.
4. We believe that true life and the forgiveness of sin is found only through Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection.
5. We believe that the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives to draw us to the Father through Jesus Christ and to seal our salvation.
6. We believe that sin has separated us from the Father.
7. We believe in a literal heaven and a literal hell.
8. We believe that salvation is a gift of God's grace found only through faith in Jesus Christ.
9. We believe that salvation is neither gained nor lost by our own efforts or failures.
10. We believe that the local church is a community of believers united by the same purpose and mission.
