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Belief Statement I Core Values I Mission Statement

Vision Statement I 2006-2007 Emphasis

 

 

Belief Statement

We believe that Jesus is the son of the Living God and our Savior.  Jesus is always present in our lives, always loving, always guiding.  Because of this, we seek to follow Christ�s example through these core values.

 

Core Values

 

Unconditional Love - Our Values exist under the umbrella value of unconditional love � the love that we receive from God.  As stewards are called to sow that love in the world.

 

Family -  We value all family units.  We seek to support, encourage, and celebrate all families.  We are all conceived and created by God as part of God�s family.

 

Compassion  -  We define compassion as the call not only to sympathize with the suffering of others, but to reach out in an attempt to alleviate it.  Compassion is a core value in how we treat those within and outside of the church.

 

Diversity - Part of our Disciples ethos is to respect and expect a diversity of opinion and belief.  We are also called to embrace, as Christ did, others who are different from ourselves.

 

Justice � Though Micah 6:8 we are called to do justice in God�s world.  We seek to help do Justice in our community and beyond through prophetic advocacy and by being an anti-racist/pro-reconciling church.

 

Responsibility � Christ calls us to be responsible for own faith journey as well as walking with others.  We do this by living out the Six Marks of Discipleship:  Pray daily, Worship Weekly, Read the Bible, Serve at and beyond the congregation, be in Relationship to encourage spiritual growth in others, and to Give of our time, talent and resources.

 

Committed Lay Leadership � As we live out the Six Marks of Discipleship, we realize that we are all called to ministry through our baptism and commit ourselves as God has given us talent to lead in our joint ministry.

 

Deepening Spirituality � Under-girding our values is the value of a deepening relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  We are called into that deeper relationship through prayer, study, and worship.

Mission Statement

 

First Christian Church is a Christian community sojourning together to

• Welcome with love all people

• Bring healing and hope to the Wheeling area

• Live out compassion and justice in God�s world

We accomplish our mission through prayer, worship, Bible reading, service and giving.

 

Vision Statement

 

As God works through the talents and resources we generously offer we see a future for our church and our community where

• Children will be nurtured and have more opportunities to succeed;

• Older adults will enjoy enhanced quality of life, connected with and serving others;

• Those at all stages of their journey will find a spiritual home at First Christian Church; and

• The community of Wheeling will become exemplary, demonstrating what can happen when churches and community groups work together for the well-being of all of God�s people.

 

First Christian Church, Wheeling Mission Emphasis for 2006-2007:

 

• Older Adults

• Children and Families

• Welcoming

• Ecumenism

 

Approved March 19, 2006