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Core Values (Ministry Filters) Part 2

As we celebrate the past year in the life of Church at the Grove, we are taking a look at the Core Values, or ministry filters as we like to call them. 

• Authentic Relationships

Among the characteristics of the Buster (Gen-X) and Bridger (Millennial) generations is the longing desire for meaningful and accepting community.  Church at the Grove desires to be a community of acceptance and belonging for those outside the faith.  Christ places such an emphasis on our relationships with one another that He makes them the litmus test of true spirituality.  It is amazing and challenging.  Clearly, He meant for our relationships to each other, and our willingness to serve each other to be the greatest apologetic of the Christian faith.  Huge Groves of red cedars dot the western coast of the United States.  From a distance they appear tall and sturdy and strong.  But underground, their roots are shallow.  When  one falls, others often follow.  The only thing that holds up these majestic trees is that they lean on each other.  Their branches literally reach out and touch one another.  Their roots intertwine and support one another.  Not one of them can stand alone.  The journey of life is too difficult to make alone!

• Intentional Simplicity

One of the unique characteristics of Church at the Grove is found in our intentional effort to accomplish more by doing less.  This focus on simplicity will empower us to do the few things we do with excellence, and empower individuals and families to pursue missional ministries in their neighborhoods and circles of influence.  We will seek to maximize the time of individuals and families by maintaining a very simple calendar so they can use their time effectively to impact their community. 

• Faithful Stewardship

Stewardship is defined by how Time, Talent, and Treasures are handled.  Church at the Grove will seek to manage God’s resources with integrity and balance.  In addition, we will seek to lead people to faithfully manage their valuable resources in ways that honor God and most effectively fulfill His purpose.