First
Vision
First Church is a community
of Christian believers being
transformed through intentional
discipleship (Ephesians 4:13)
and spirit based worship
(John 4:23). God meets us in
these acts and leads us to practice
Christian hospitality (Romans
12:13) and to build lay
leadership
teams
(Ephesians 4:12),
resulting
in a
witness to all people
about new possibilities in Christ
(Matthew 28:19-20)and
service to
those who are hurting (Psalm 82:3).
First
Focus
Inspired by Acts 1:42-47
Find
unbelievers and bring them to
Christ.
Ignite
love and concern for one another
through fellowship
opportunities.
Reach
out to people in need.
Strengthen
people through vital worship.
Train
disciples to be devoted followers of
Christ
First
Core Values
1. We are the body of
Christ (Romans 12)
2. The Scriptures are God’s
guide for us (II Tim. 3:16-17
3. Prayer is our lifeline
to God (Luke 18:1)
4. Lost people matter to
God—and to us (Matt.28:19-20)
First DNA
1. A HEART for those in
need
2. A DESIRE to birth new
congregations
3. A SPIRIT of friendliness
and hospitality
4. A GIFTEDNESS to
re-franchise tradition
5.
Connectional LEADERSHIP
First Guiding
Principles
We strive to:
•
By Christ’s example, be leaders and
shepherds of God’s flock —
worshiping Him regularly
•
Study God’s Word, individually and
in groups, and apply it consistently
•
Pray regularly — individually and in
groups
• Exhibit Christ-like
behavior and harmony among all the
other Saints
•
Work hard, for Christ’s sake
•
Help those who can’t help themselves
•
Look first at the “log in our own
eye” before addressing the
“speck in the eye” of another
•
Always encourage others to be the
best they can be
•
Work toward excellence in all we do,
never accepting the status quo
(Excellence attracts like a magnet)
•
Communicate directly, honestly,
openly and effectively
•
Abide by our guiding principles