Core Values
Our 12 Core Values at Firelands Church
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HONOR Everyone Always
We see others through God’s eyes and draw out the best in them. Honor unlocks His promises and rewards—it’s about self-control, not control.
Romans 12:10, Matthew 19:19, Ephesians 6:1-3
AUTHENTICITY Let's Be Real
Authenticity is the courage to be fully known. We long for honest, vulnerable relationships. When led by the Holy Spirit, freedom is found in transparency.
Romans 12:9, Ephesians 4:25, Colossians 3:9-10
HEALTH Live Ready
God has marked us for greatness! Pursuing health prepares us for our destiny. We stay healthy by prioritizing our daily encounters, stewarding rest, forgiving others, walking in purity, and putting family first.
1 Timothy 4:8, Matthew 11:28-30, Proverbs 3:7-8
HOLINESS Be Like Him
The goal isn’t perfection but pleasing God. We live consecrated, set-apart lives for His glory. We are holy because He is holy.
Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8, 1 Peter 1:14-16
EXCELLENCE He is Worthy
Excellence is an ingredient of heaven. It’s always possible when we do the best we can with what we have. In all we do, we do it for Jesus.
Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 5:16, Titus 2:7-8
CELEBRATION It Is Good
We celebrate the small wins that lead to big victories, giving God the glory for every blessing and breakthrough. Don’t take yourself too seriously—choose joy and have fun!
Psalm 118:24, Habakkuk 3:18, Revelation 19:7
FORGIVENESS It's Not Optional
We forgive because He forgave us. Forgiveness is the gateway to freedom and healing. There is no spiritual growth without it because unforgivness blocks grace.
Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13, Luke 23:33-34
GENEROSITY No Strings Attached
We don’t give to get; we choose to be generous with our time and resources. Generosity prepares the ground for all that God wants to do in and through us. It’s truly better to give than to receive.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Hebrews 13:16, Acts 2:44-45
STEWARDSHIP It's All His
Stewardship is intentional; it doesn’t happen by accident. It’s heaven’s strategy to bring increase on earth. We will be held accountable for everything God entrusts to us.
1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, Luke 16:10
EMPOWERMENT Run The Play
Jesus empowers us so we can empower others. This relationship is built on a foundation of mutual teachability, where we humbly learn from one another. Our goal is to pull leaders further in and higher up.
Luke 9:1-2, Exodus 18:17-23, Acts 1:8
TRUST Dive In
Shallow relationships aren’t satisfying, so we choose to go deep. Trust is built when we support one another and speak the truth in love. With covenant connections, the entire community thrives and unifies.
Galatians 6:2, Psalm 125:1,
Proverbs 3:5-6
FEEDBACK Limit Blind Spots
Feedback is the fast track to growth. When individuals grow the body thrives. Healthy feedback is a two way street—we desire to hear and be heard.
Proverbs 19:20, Ecclesiastes 7:5, Ephesians 4:15
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12 Core Values
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Statements of Faith
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